Pico Bonito National Park

The mountains of the park

Pico Bonito National Park is located near La Ceiba in Caribbean Honduras. The park is renowned for its diversity of bird species and is one of the best places in the world to view toucans and the lovely cotinga.

Get in

The park is only a short distance from La Ceiba and there are busses available. Alternatively, take a taxi.

Fees and permits

As of 2023, the fee to enter the park ranges from $8–10 USD depending on which entrance you take. (The price is far less for Honduran citizens.)

See

• El Bejuco Falls After a challenging hike, take a dip in the swimming holes surrounding the falls.
• Unbelievable Falls A moderate hike leads to this tiered waterfall and swimming hole.
• Cascada Zacate It's just a short hike up to this waterfall. No swimming allowed though – the community downstream uses the water as their drinking supply.

Do

• Birdwatching Tours are available from many of the lodgings surrounding the park.
• Hiking The park is criss-crossed with trails. Be wary of the heat and bring lots of water!
• Whitewater rafting on the Cangrejal River.