Gracias
Gracias is a city in the Honduran department of Lempira.
Travel to Gracias, visa requirements
Gracias is reached by bus from San Pedro Sula. The easiest way to find out where the buses to Gracias depart from is to ask around.
Get around
Most of the town of Gracias is accessible on foot. If you have a lot of stuff to carry or you don't want to walk, there are red mototaxis everywhere that you can hail from the street.
Gracias attractions and sightseeing
Gracias has a museum, three big churches, and an old colonial fort above Hotel Guancasco.
City tours
Mostly, Gracias is nice for walking around and experiencing small-town life in western Honduras. It's a very old place with an interesting history. It's also a jumping off point for visiting Celaque. A few kilometers outside of town are the aguas termales, or hot springs, that are nice after a long hike or day of traveling.
Shopping, Gracias souvenirs
Good restaurants and cheap meals
Hotel Guancasco has great, if simple, food. It's probably the most expensive place in town to eat. There are several restaurants in town, with varying quality of food.
Gracias nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.
Hotels, youth hostels, lodging
There are several hotels in town. The most comfortable, and also the most expensive at around US$10 per night, is Hotel Guancasco, run by an expatriate Dutchwoman.
Get out
The only way to get out of Gracias is by bus or private car. The easiest way to find the bus 'station' is to ask anyone in town. There are buses to San Pedro Sula, Santa Rosa de Copán, and La Esperanza (in Intibucá).
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