Yoro district, Honduras

Places to visit near El Progreso

El Progreso is a city in Yoro district, Honduras, home to about 100,810 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 53 churches, 26 parks, 7 forts & heritage and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sula Valley (10 km), San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple (36 km) and Pico Pijol (43 km).

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El Progreso, Honduras
El Progreso, Yoro district, Honduras. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

El Progreso at a glance

Location
Yoro district, Honduras
Population
about 100,810
Coordinates
15.4000° N, 87.8000° W
Places within 50 km
111 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near El Progreso

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from El Progreso: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near El Progreso

53 churches within 100 km of El Progreso. The closest is Casa De Bendición (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near El Progreso

26 parks within 100 km of El Progreso. The closest is Area Verde (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near El Progreso

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of El Progreso. The closest is El Obelisco (La Paloma de Tibao) (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near El Progreso

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of El Progreso. The closest is Los Naranjos, Lago De Yojoa (2 km); the best-known is Laguna Jucutuma (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near El Progreso

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of El Progreso. The closest is Sula Valley (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near El Progreso

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of El Progreso. The closest is Campamento Internacional Las Américas (7 km); the best-known is Pico Pijol (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from El Progreso

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in El Progreso
  2. 1 km Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes · church, Yoro
  3. 9 km Sula Valley · viewpoint, La Lima
  4. 27 km San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple · church, San Pedro Sula
  5. 35 km Museo de Fotografia El Arte · museum, Yoro
  6. 1 km Museo Ferroviario · museum, Yoro
  7. 2 km Back to El Progreso

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How to reach El Progreso

    All places near El Progreso by distance

    Within 15 km of El Progreso

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near El Progreso by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5353Casa De Bendición (1 km)
    Parks2626Area Verde (1 km)
    Forts & heritage725El Obelisco (La Paloma de Tibao) (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs718Los Naranjos, Lago De Yojoa (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints213Sula Valley (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Campamento Internacional Las Américas (7 km)
    Museums58Museo de Fotografia El Arte (2 km)
    Beaches & coast08Chachahuala (60 km)
    Other attractions56Kiosko Turistico Artesanal (1 km)
    Caves15La Cave 90 (33 km)
    Waterfalls13Col Las Cascadas (30 km)

    El Progreso: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near El Progreso?

    Sula Valley (viewpoint, about 10 km), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (church, about 1 km), Museo de Fotografia El Arte (museum, about 2 km), Museo Ferroviario (museum, about 2 km), San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple (church, about 36 km), Laguna Jucutuma (lake, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Progreso?

    111 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 26 parks, 7 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to El Progreso?

    Casa De Bendición, about 1 km by road; Parroquia San Ignacio de Loyola HN (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to El Progreso?

    Area Verde, about 1 km by road; Parquecito Col. INVA (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to El Progreso?

    El Obelisco (La Paloma de Tibao), about 1 km by road; Funeraria Amor Eterno (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from El Progreso?

    Start in El Progreso, visit Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes, then Sula Valley, then San Pedro Sula Honduras Temple, then Museo de Fotografia El Arte, then Museo Ferroviario, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near El Progreso?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near El Progreso

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; El Progreso’s location and population from GeoNames; see also El Progreso on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.