The Honduran population is made up of almost five and a half million inhabitants, 90 % mestizos (white with indian) and 9.5 % pure indians with their own language and culture. Some of these are representatives of the Jicaque, Lenca, Chorti, Miskito, Paya, and Garífuna tribes.
The Spanish brought from Europe the Baroque and Renaissance ideas which were then mixed with the ancient Mayan architecture. This combination can be clearly seen in the Colonial buildings located in the principal Honduran cities.
Examples of these are the Cathedral in the city of Tegucigalpa and the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Comayagua. The Mayan ruins are also a great cultural attraction in the country. Whether you like to study ancient cultures or not, it is well worth visiting the ruins of Copan, a center for the study of astronomy where one can see the Stairs of Jeroglíficos. Also, worth mentioning are the Ecologic and Archeological Park in Covas de Talgua or the Mayan Sculpture Museum.
Tegucigalpa, the countrys capital city, is the most interesting spot in Honduras where one can see the historical center, the oldest structures, and most of the museums. The city does not have the traditional urban characteristics, and never was actually founded. It was the natural result of people settling along the main rivers where silver was discovered. Between the months of May and June, the whole city celebrates with various fairs and the special carnival in the third week of May.
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