Tegucigalpa - The Capital of Honduras

Population
1,363,000
Language
Spanish
Continent
North America
Since
1578
Eco Ranking
124/195

Source: Environmental Performance Index 2024.

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Flight time from Tegucigalpa to other capitals

CityDistance (km)Flight Time
Washington, D.C.29003h 25m
Buenos Aires62007h 18m
London860010h 7m
Paris880010h 21m
Rome970011h 25m
Cape Town1230014h 28m
Tokyo1260014h 49m
Canberra1390016h 21m
Abu Dhabi1400016h 28m
Singapore1790021h 4m

Capitals with similar population to Tegucigalpa

CityPopulation
Sofia1,405,612
Belgrade1,405,192
Dublin1,388,233
Montevideo1,381,611
Tegucigalpa1,363,000
Prague1,335,084
Niamey1,292,023

Capitals with similar eco ranking to Tegucigalpa

CityEco Rank
Baku121
Nuku'alofa123
Luanda124
Tegucigalpa124
Niamey126
Beirut128
Freetown128

Source: Environmental Performance Index 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the highlights of Tegucigalpa?

    The cathedral, the National Museum, Mercado San Isidro, and Parque La Leona are absolute must-sees.

  • What makes Tegucigalpa's markets special?

    The markets offer a colorful array of local products, handicrafts, and traditional dishes.

  • What's the best way to get around Tegucigalpa?

    Taxis and buses are the most common modes of transport. The city center is easy to explore on foot.

  • What is the best time to visit Tegucigalpa?

    The dry months from November to April are the most pleasant for a visit.

  • Which Honduran dishes should you try?

    Try baleadas, tamales, and local coffee for an authentic taste of Honduras.

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Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras

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