Isla del Tigre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Isla del Tigre
In the late 19th century, German immigrants established Ampala as the major port of Honduras in the Pacific. The town raised to some wealth, the remnants of which can still be seen today. EventuallySan Lorenzobecame the favorite port for the Pacific, and by the 1930s the port fell mostly out of use and most of the Germans left. Since the waterways to San Lorenzo pass through some wetlands and are therefore hard to maintain, a group ofSouth Koreaninvestors showed interest to reestablish a port on the island. During a civil war in Nicaragua, Honduras allowed Nicaraguan rebels to install a base on the peak ofCerro El Tigre. Some ruins of their base are still there. Several villages are scattered around the island. They are usually named as the beaches they are closest to. The main town on the
Where to Eat in Isla del Tigre
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Velero
Where to Stay in Isla del Tigre
- 🏨El Parque
- 🏨La Comercial
- 🏨Velero
Isla del Tigre Travel Guide Sections
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