Congolón, Piedra Parada and Coyocutena National Park
Congolón, Piedra Parada and Coyocutena National Park is a protected natureal area in the Highlands region of Honduras. The park includes Cerro Congolón, an 890 meter high mountain. The park also includes the site where Cacique Lempira, an indigenous leader, was killed by attacking Spanish conquistadors in 1537.
Understand
The park is officially named Parque Nacional Congolón, Coyocutena y Piedra Parada, but locals refer to it as PANACON, which is also used on local signage.
The park covers an area of about 13,600 hectares.
History
The park was established as part of the Honduras national parks system in October 2010.
Landscape
The park is heavily forested mountainous terrain. Some of the most significant mountains in the park include Cerro Congolón (890 m), Cerro Coyocutena and Piedra Parada.
Flora and fauna
More than 200 bird species can be spotted in the park, including the keel-billed toucan, motmots, and several types of hummingbird.
Mammals include several kinds of monkey, including the howler monkey. Felines include the jaguar as well as several smaller cats like the ocelot and jaguarundi. Other mammals include paccaries, tapirs, and white tail deer.
Climate
Get in
Fees and permits
Get around
See
Do
- Hiking - marked trails ascend each of the three major mountains
- Birdwatching -