Lake Yojoa

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Lake Yojoa is the largest lake in Honduras.

[edit] Understand

A fresh water lake covering an extinct volcano field, Lake Yojoa is the largest lake in Honduras and a popular destination for sport fisherman and Honduran tourists.

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[edit] Landscape

There is a beautiful waterfall nearby. Pulapansak is worth the little extra effort to see. Hiking behind the falls which involves getting wet but recommended only with a guide (always one around to help).

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The lake is located off the highway between Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Bus and car are the only options for getting there.

From San Pedro Sula, to destinations on the NE side of the lake (including Peña Blanca) take the El Mochito bus. The bus leaves several times per day from Calle 5 and Avenida 1.

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[edit][add listing] See

Cataratas Pulhapanzak A beautiful waterfall, popular with Hondurans and tourists alike. Great for spotting macaws.

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  • Sport fishing After years of over-fishing the black bass popultion in the lake has again returned to safe levels. Bring your own equipment or join a tour with one of the hotels.
  • Honduyate Marina has sailboats and other water activities.

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  • Brisas del Lago
  • Agua Azul
  • Hotel Finca Las Glorias
  • D&D Microbrewery and Bed and Breakfast

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  • El Mochito nearby Bed & Breakfast and Brew Pub.
  • Copán

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