Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

The Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve is in Honduras.

Culture and History

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

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Palacios near the park has a small airstrip. From there you can enter the park by boat or on foot.

Fees/Permits

Tours and Getting around Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve tourist attractions and sightseeing

Petroglyphs can be seen in the upper reaches of the Río Plátano. Archeologists suspect a hidden town somewhere around this place in the jungle.

The Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve is the home of unique wild life such as toucans, monkeys, parrots, rare butterflies, and sea turtles. Terrain includes jungle, forest, and beach land. Some communities even offer tours of archeological sites! Travelers also get to see how indigenous residents live their every day lives.

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve city tours

There is so much to do in the Biosphere Reserve! Tours through the indigenous communities of the La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance allow travelers to view beautiful natural environments. Travelers have the opportunity to engage in authentic cultural exchanges with the indigenous communities of Belen, Raista, Brus Laguna, Yamari Savannah Cabanas, Plaplaya, Batalla, Les Marias. These cultural activities include storytelling, dancing, drumming, singing, and craft making. Travelers can also kayak, swim, hike, and canoe to explore the land and waters of the biosphere.

• La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance, info@larutamoskitia.com, ☎ (Honduras) +504.406-6782, [1]. A collection of six indigenous communities that provide ecotourism products and services within the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve. All of the ecotourism enterprises that are a part of La Ruta Moskitia are 100% community-owned and operated, and therefore all of the financial benefits of La Ruta Moskitia go directly to local communities. This organization distributes packaged tours within the Biosphere Reserve including transportation to the reserve, lodging, food, drink, tours through the indigenous communities, and hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor opportunities! Awards and recognition of The La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance includes the World Travel and Tourism Council's Tourism for Tomorrow "Investor in People" award in 2008, the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award "Best Park or Protected Area" in 2007, and the Conde Nast Traveler's coveted Green List in 2006. Also, La Ruta Moskitia was recognized as one of National Geographic Adventures "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth." and recommended by Lonely Planet and Outside Magazine. Prices range anywhere from $425 - $1,125.  

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve souvenirs and shopping

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

In the Great Pine Savannah, home to the Yamari Savannah Cabanas and the Bus Laguna, travelers enjoy fresh seafood dinners. Other areas allow tourists to watch how their meals are being made such as the Batalla community where traditional ‘casaba’ bread is made.

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Travelers can access alcoholic drinks in most communities .

Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

In the small town of Las Marias it is possible to stay with the indigenous people.

Most of the host communities are part of the La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance, which provides lodging for travelers. Lodging is typically in the form of small cabanas with comfortable single beds or larger ecolodges. Showers and flush toilets are available at all locations.

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