5 souvenirs to bring back from a trip to Honduras

By Strilets RuslanaMar 1, 2024 21:17 PMLite
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5 souvenirs to bring back from a trip to Honduras
Bring a piece of Honduras home with you. Source: pixabay

Although Honduras is a small country in Central America, it has a lot to offer tourists. From fascinating coral reefs, pristine beaches, and colonial-era cities to archaeological sites.

In addition to its natural beauty, this place is a real paradise for shopping enthusiasts. When it comes to shopping, you will find a diverse range of local products that perfectly convey the authenticity of Honduran culture and traditions, as newsbytesapp.com emphasizes.

Ceramic products

Ceramics have a traditional and historical significance for Honduras, as they represent the millennia-old Mayan culture. Here, local artisans make carved replicas of Mayan statues that are beautiful enough to be a great addition to your home decor.

Available in a variety of designs, sizes, colors, and shapes, these handcrafted items are sold in large numbers in the country's markets.

Lenkiv pottery

Another traditional product, Honduran Lenka pottery, is a well-known souvenir that is worth buying. It is unique in that it is black and white. These handmade ceramic products are baked in low-temperature wood-fired ovens and dried for twenty-two days. Then the products are hand-polished with stone.

You can get the best selection in local villages and potter communities.

Jewelry

Honduras is a paradise for those who love fine jewelry. Jade jewelry has been extremely popular since the Mayan culture, and today the locals value it more than gold. So be sure to get a stunning jade necklace, rings, or earrings.

You can even buy jewelry with semi-precious stones and pearls.

Wood carving

Everyone will find something for themselves here, because carving is famous in the country, from wood carving to musical instruments.

Artisans widely use mahogany to make stunning sculptures, furniture, and decorative objects that have intricate designs and reflect the cultural elements of Honduras. Since this wood is on the verge of extinction in the country, make sure you only buy authentic products.

Tobacco

Honduras is one of the leading exporters of cigars in the world and has more than 250 local brands that produce them. The origins of the tobacco industry date back to the Mayan culture, and today the country has all the plans to make its tobacco industry the largest in the world. However, you can buy one or two packs of cigars to take home.

Earlier, TravelWise reported what to bring back from a trip to Tajikistan.

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