Celaque National Park
Park Mountainous Honduran park containing the nation's highest peak
Highland national park in Honduras, Celaque preserves montane cloud forest and upland trails; visitors come for multi‑day hikes, birdwatching and the region’s cool mountain environment.
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Celaque National Park is a protected area in western Honduras that conserves cloud forest, montane habitats, and highland watersheds. It includes the country’s highest mountain, widely known as Cerro Las Minas or Pico Celaque.
Hikers and naturalists visit for mountain trails, high-elevation cloud forest, endemic flora and fauna, and panoramic views from the park’s peaks. Trail conditions vary and visitors should be prepared for steep, rugged terrain and changing mountain weather.
The area was designated for protection to conserve its montane ecosystems and water sources; management efforts focus on biodiversity conservation and watershed protection. The mountain and surrounding forests have long been important to local communities for resources and cultural value.
The park is located in western Honduras in the highlands; it spans montane terrain and is accessed from nearby towns in the western interior of the country.
- Highest peak: Contains Honduras's highest mountain, known as Cerro Las Minas or Pico Celaque, rising to about 2,870 metres above sea level.
How to Get to Celaque National Park #
The park’s main access points are reached from Gracias (Lempira Department) or from La Esperanza; local guides from these towns lead treks into the park. Roads are rural and sometimes rough; a 4x4 is useful for remote approaches.
Tips for Visiting Celaque National Park #
- Organize a local guide from Gracias or La Esperanza for treks; trails can be minimally marked.
- Acclimatize before climbing Cerro Las Minas - the park's highest peak - as weather and altitude can affect routes.
Best Time to Visit Celaque National Park #
The dry season offers the most reliable hiking conditions; spring and autumn are particularly pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Celaque National Park #
Celaque National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1113 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 21 mm.
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (156 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
