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El Progreso is in western Caribbean Honduras. It is the fourth largest city in Honduras after the capital Tegucigalpa. It rests at the base of a mountain range in the Valle de Sula in an important agricultural area of Honduras. It is a good base for entering the country and visiting other parts of the country. It is on an important crossroads of Honduran Highways that go towards Tela/La Ceiba, Comayagua/Tegucigalpa, and San Pedro Sula/Copán Ruinas. Because of the importance of El Progreso it is known as the Pearl of the Ulua. The river Ulua passes through El Progreso and is known as one of the country's largest and most important rivers.
Club 360°, La Barracuda, La Jungla
Jardin Progreseño (Club 360°, La Baracuda, La Jungla). Jardin Progreseño, two blocks from the new city hall towards the boulevard,it has a main downstairs open air bar and dance area with live music every weekend,admission ranges from US$2 to $4. The upstairs is "La Jungla" which is a great karaoke bar and dance with a big screen to watch and enjoy the best and most current videos, free admission. There is the "Baracuda Bar" which is the nicest pool hall and sports bar in Progreso located on the corner. And soon to come a casino and new disco for VIP members. Every bar has the best high tech lighting, big screens TVs, projectors, fog machines, great drink and food specials. Well staffed with security guards all night. The owners are one of Honduras' most well known musical duo and they play weekly. The clubs are always packed from Friday to Sunday. Their slogan is "The place where the best people in El Pregreso meet".
El Progreso is located 20 minutes south from the International Airport Ramón Villeda Morales, located outside of San Pedro Sula. International flights come in from Houston, Atlanta, Miami and San Salvador.
Read in the guideA very efficient local bus system operates in most major areas of El Progreso.
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