Guayape River

The Guayape River (Spanish: Ro Guayape) is a large river that drains much of Olancho and central Honduras. The main tributary of the Guayape is the Rio Jalán, which also joins it near Juticalpa at El Plomo. The river then flows through it with a number of tiny settlements, including El Esquilinchuche. Guayape is split among three vast areas.

The Puente del Burro, a contemporary cement construction that replaced the massive steel suspension bridge that had stood for decades after being built by the US Army Corps of Engineers and was destroyed by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, is the largest bridge over the Guayape. The Guayape River joins the Guayambre River further down the coast from the bridge, and the stream is thereafter known as the Ro Patuca.

Guayape boasts stunning landscapes and infinite waterfalls while being a little-known even among Hondurans. It also boasts some of Honduras' best and most fertile land.

Length: 80,47 km (50 mi)