Tela

Tela is a relaxed coastal town on the Caribbean coast of Honduras and one of the country's leading gateways to nature and ecotourism. It is best known for its broad sandy bay, the Jeannette Kawas National Park with its tropical rainforest, mangroves and coral reefs, and the Lancetilla Botanical Garden, one of the largest and most important tropical botanical gardens in Latin America. Nearby, Punta Izopo National Park offers a network of mangrove-lined waterways rich in birdlife and other wildlife. Tela is also shaped by the vibrant culture of the Garífuna people, reflected in its traditional cuisine, music and dance. Its laid-back atmosphere and exceptional natural surroundings make Tela one of the Caribbean coast's most appealing destinations.