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.

The Red Guara or Red Macaw – National Bird of Honduras

The Scarlet Guara or Scarlet Macaw (Ara Macao) is native to Honduras, mainly from La Mosquitia and thanks to a conservation project it can be found flying freely in the Copán Ruinas archaeological park, now declared the Sacred Valley of the Scarlet Macaw.

The Red Guara or Red Macaw – National Bird of Honduras

The Red Guara and the White-tailed Deer national bird and mammal of Honduras

On June 28, 1993, the government of the Republic of Honduras named the Red Guara and the White-tailed Deer by executive decree, as the national bird and mammal of Honduras.

Rhyncholaelia Digbyana Orchid – National Flower of HondurasRhyncholaelia 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 HondurasNational 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.
Pabellón Nacional de HondurasNational 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.

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.

5 autochthonous groups and 2 ancestral

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.

Ethnic Groups of Honduras
Events, festivities and anniversaries throughout the year 2026. Days that remember events, historical dates and important achievements for the country.
List and lyrics of folk or costumbrista songs that are an important part of the musical culture of our Honduras.
Honduras has two cultural areas: a peasant area of indigenous/mestizo and Afro-Caribbean origin; each one representative in its folklore.
Honduras keeps in the memory of its history the feats of great men, who were an example of dedication, courage and love for the homeland.
Honduras honors 6 historical figures as Heroes of the Nation and 8 national symbols, 3 of them considered major and 5 minor.

Honduran Heroes

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.

Background and History

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

The Mayan Society

The Mayan Civilization 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.