Music

Honduras' music is diverse. Punta is the main "ritmo" of Honduras, with other music ranging from Paranda, Bachata, Caribbean salsa, cumbia, reggae, merengue, soca, calypso, dancehall, and reggaeton, to Mexican rancheras heard in the country's interior. Guillermo Anderson and Polache are two of the most well-known musicians. Banda Blanca is a well-known music group in Honduras and around the world. It is considered as one of the Unique Cultural Characteristics In Honduras.

People enjoy dancing to the complex drumbeats. It may be difficult to get used to due to the unique sounds, but it is not difficult to dance. Dancing Punta entails moving the hips in a circular motion from left to right. As the hips move, the toes come into contact with their points and aid in the movement. There are fast-paced songs that add to the complexity of the dance, but it is still enjoyable to move to.

Guitar, marimba, and other instruments are used in folk music. Punta is well-known in Honduras. La Ceiba and Cand are two popular folk songs. In Comayagua, there is a national orchestra called the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Honduras.

Other popular styles include salsa, reggae, merengue, and reggaeton. Mexican rancheras is popular in Honduras' interior rural areas. Tegucigalpa, the country's capital city, is a hotspot for modern Honduran music. The Honduran government promotes folk music shows. This music is performed with marimba, guitar, and other instruments.