Things To Do in Gracias
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Gracias Attractions
The Parque Central, a small tree-filled square surrounded by colonial buildings, is the most active spot in town, which isn't saying much. La Iglesia de San Marcos, on the southern side of the park, was built in the late 1800s. Beside it, you can find the remnants of the Audiencia de los Confines, now the home of the parish priest. One block to the north is Las Mercedes, the most attractive of the three colonial churches in the city. The facade dates back to 1610. The park underwent a major renovation in 2008 and 2009, and is looking better than ever.
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Balneario Aguas Termales
After a day of hiking the steep hills of Celaque, there's nowhere better to turn than this naturally steamy pool of thermal water. The Balneario hot springs complex sits hidden on a hill submerged in pine forests outside of town. Several pools ranging from 92° to 96°F (33°-36°C)… - Historic Site
Casa Galeano & Jardin Botanico
Once the home of a wealthy colonial family, this restored colonial house from the 1840s has quickly become one of the best museums in western Honduras outside of Copán. Colonial artifacts, models of villages, old photographs, murals, and pre-Columbian tools are paired with a… - Landmark
El Fuerte de San Cristóbal
This small fort, perched atop a hill just a short walk from the Parque Central above Hotel Guancascos, affords the visitor the best views of Gracias. Apart from the tomb of one time Honduras (1841-42) and El Salvador (1847-52) President Juan Lindo and a few Spanish cannons, there is… - Natural Attraction
Termas del Rio
This hot springs facility owned and operated by the Posada de Don Juan is at Km 7 on the road to Santa Rosa. There are two elegant-looking pools of different temperatures, one of which is quite large, as well as changing facilities and a small restaurant. If you are turned off by the…
Gracias Shopping
Try the gift shops at Guancascos, Rinconcito Graciano, and Posada de Don Juan. Authentic Lenca crafts, mostly ceramics, can be found in small shops in the nearby towns along the Ruta Lenca.
