Honduras has the most amazing wildlife

People talking about pumas and jaguars, brightly colored tropical birds like parrots and toucans, and nearly neon insects sprinkled amid the plants. Honduras is home to over 100 different species of snakes and reptiles, including the basilisk, a long-legged crested lizard. If you have the time and money, venture into the distant forest to observe some of Honduras' magnificent wildlife. The nation is home to many big cats, monkeys, and birds, and the rainforest is the biggest north of the Amazon.

Because Honduras is relatively underdeveloped – notably in comparison to adjacent Costa Rica and even less so in comparison to neighboring Nicaragua – a major portion of this rainforest remains wild and uncontrolled. There are many locations that are off-limits to tourists, but there are many spots to explore to get a taste of this country's diverse nature.

Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve, Lago do Yojoa, and Pico Bonito National Park are all fantastic sites to observe some of these species in their native environment; all of which are national parks with low admission fees and plenty of opportunities to watch animals.