Located on the pristine shores of the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Cortes is the premier port city of Honduras and of Central America.  Its port is one of the most modern, most advanced and most equipped of its kind, which ranks 36^th in the volume of goods exported to the United States.  However, the impressive port of Puerto Cortes is not all there is to the port city.  There are many compelling reasons to visit Puerto Cortes, which is fast becoming a haven for tourists and vacationers in Honduras.

Beautiful Beaches

This is the Caribbean Sea we are talking about, after all!  And when you hear Caribbean, there is only thing that comes to mind – miles and miles of beautiful beaches with spectacular sceneries and offering many opportunities for activities both on land and on sea., and Puerto Cortes is no exception the rule.

You will discover that sun, sand, surf and sea are just a short walk and/or drive away from wherever you are in Puerto Cortes.  You will have the opportunity to soak up the sun, swim to your heart’s content and sleep in a hammock under the tress in the Beaches of El Faro, Cieneguita, Coca-Cola, Travesia and Baja Mar.  For more adventures, you can always engage in water sports like snorkeling, fishing, boating and sailing and waterskiing.  These are often offered by the hotels but can also be availed of through other private establishments.

Friendly People

Despite the poverty experienced by many Hondurans, smiles and laughter abound.  Besides, who wouldn’t be when you live in a Caribbean paradise like Puerto Cortes is?  Although most people in Puerto Cortes cannot speak English, thus necessitating a Spanish dictionary of conversational phrases, you will discover that help is almost always extended.

There are unsavory characters in Puerto Cortes.  (What city hasn’t a share of them, anyway?)  These are the bad apples in the basket of good apples.  Just remember to always be vigilant about your personal safety and property and you will be alright.

Colorful Festivities

From religious celebrations to secular events, Puerto Cortes can put on a show of rich local culture.  You will discover that Honduran culture as shown in a modern city like Puerto Cortes is a must on your vacation itinerary.

First, be transported to Venice in Central America through the Noche Veneciana on the last Saturday of August every year.  You can revel in the sights and sounds of gondolas on parade and fireworks from the boats, which serve as the culminating activity of the two-week fiesta honoring Puerto Cortes’ patroness – the Virgen de la Asunción.  Second, be amazed with the religious fervor coupled with joyful merriment that pervades Holy Week in Puerto Cortes.  Processions featuring Biblical characters in colorful costumes parade in the streets, which add a surreal quality to the whole exercise.

There are many more festivities in Puerto Cortes – Honduran Independence Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, to name a few – that are not to be missed by both tourists and locals alike.  All you need to do is plan your itinerary to coincide with them.

With these three compelling reasons to visit Puerto Cortes, nothing and nobody should keep you from visiting this Caribbean city.

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