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Culture and Traditions of Honduras

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Honduras being a multi-ethnic country and counts among its living culture the Pech, Tawahkas, Lencas, Tolupanes, Chortís, Garífunas and Miskitos.

Rhyncholaelia Digbyana Orchid - National Flower of Honduras

Rhyncholaelia Digbyana Orchid – National Flower of Honduras

The Rhyncholaelia digbyana Orchid was declared the National Flower of Honduras on November 25, 1969. Known as "Orchid of the Virgin"
National Heroes and National Symbols of Honduras

National Heroes and National Symbols of Honduras

Honduras has great men, who were an example of dedication and love for the country. As well as major and minor national symbols.
National Pavilion of Honduras on Juana Laínez Hill

National Flag of Honduras – Flag and national symbol

Know the official color, protocol of use, oath and duties towards the National Flag of Honduras and the day of commemoration.

Ethnic Groups of Honduras

Honduras being a multi-ethnic country and counts among its living culture the Pesh, Tawahkas, Lencas, Tolupanes, Chortís, Garífunas and Miskitos.

These groups are part of history, which despite economic and geopolitical changes have maintained their way of life and vision of the world.

Meet the Ethnic Groups of Honduras – Existing indigenous groups in Honduras

5 autochthonous groups and 2 ancestral


Catrachos, the men of Xatruch

Catracho is a nickname used colloquially to refer to Hondurans, and it means «the men of Xatruch» in honor of the bravery demonstrated by the army of Hondurans under the command of General Florencio Xatruch against the North American filibusters.


Civic Calendar of Honduras

Civic Calendar of Honduras

Events, festivities and anniversaries throughout the year 2023. Days that remember events, historical dates and important achievements for the country.

Folkloric and Popular Songbook of Honduras

Folkloric and Popular Songbook of Honduras

List and lyrics of folk or costumbrista songs that are an important part of the musical culture of our Honduras.

Folk Dances of Honduras

Folk Dances of Honduras

Honduras has two cultural areas: a peasant area of indigenous/mestizo and Afro-Caribbean origin; each one representative in its folklore.


National Heroes and National Symbols of Honduras

Honduras counts in the memory of history with the exploits of great men, who although not perfect, were an example of dedication, courage and love for the country.

Every year when the national celebrations approach in the month of September, they are remembered with the purpose that present and future generations be inspired and learn from their national love for Honduras.

National Flag of Honduras

History of the National Flag of Honduras

It was created by Legislative Decree No. 7, in the city of Comayagua on March 6, 1866.

Know the protocol and use, as well as its meaning, oath, how to turn and duties towards the National Pavilion of Honduras.

Honduras has 8 national symbols, 3 of them considered major and 5 minor.

Major Symbols

  1. The National Flag of Honduras
  2. The National Shield of Honduras
  3. The National Anthem of Honduras

Minor Symbols

  1. The Red Guara – National Bird
  2. White Tailed Deer – National Mammal
  3. Orchid Rhyncholaelia Digbyana – National Flower
  4. The Pine – National Tree
  5. The Map of Honduras

Background and History

During this period the Mayan language develops and the Mayan people gain experience and build some great cities.

The Mayan Society

La Civilización Maya

The Mayan Civilization

The Mayan Civilization was the only one of the pre-Hispanic era to have a perfect writing system and such a precise calendar, which was capable of predicting both solar and lunar eclipses and studying the movements of Venus and Saturn.

They were the first in America to use zero in their mathematical calculations.

Structure of the Mayan Civilization