Los Naranjos Ecological & Archeological ParkLago de YojoaPico PijolPulhapanzak WaterfallCampo de PelotaParque Nacional Montaña de Santa Bárbara
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Río Lindo

Río Lindo is a town in Santa Cruz de Yojoa district, Honduras of about 3,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit: 44 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 21 parks. The must-see places are Los Naranjos Ecological & Archeological Park, Lago de Yojoa and Pico Pijol.

15.0333° N, 87.9833° WPop. 3,479

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km114
Must-see7
Notable81
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Los Naranjos Ecological & Archeological Park, heritage site near Río Lindo
Must-see

Los Naranjos Ecological & Archeological Park

Heritage site · 14 km

Lago de Yojoa, lake near Río Lindo
Must-see

Lago de Yojoa

Lake · 23 km · Santa Bárbara

Must-see

Pico Pijol

Nature spot · 58 km · Yoro

Places near Río Lindo by type

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One day from Río Lindo

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:12 pm

128 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Río Lindo
  2. Central Hidroeléctrica Francisco Morazánlake · 45 min
  3. Parque Nacional Cerro Azul Meámbarnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Lago de Yojoalake · 45 min
  5. Parque Nacional Montaña de Santa Bárbaranature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Los Naranjos Ecological & Archeological Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Río Lindo
Today’s loopRío LindoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Río Lindo?

Los Naranjos Ecological & Archeological Park (heritage site, about 14 km), Lago de Yojoa (lake, about 23 km), Pulhapanzak Waterfall (waterfall, about 3 km), Bird Watching Tower (viewpoint, about 14 km), Campo de Pelota (heritage site, about 15 km), Los Naranjos View (viewpoint, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Río Lindo?

114 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Río Lindo?

Iglesia Católica San Buenaventura, about 2 km by road; Iglersia de San Francisco de Yojoa (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Río Lindo?

Ruins: Structure 1 and Stelae, about 14 km by road; Structure IV (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Río Lindo?

Start in Río Lindo, visit Central Hidroeléctrica Francisco Morazán, then Parque Nacional Cerro Azul Meámbar, then Lago de Yojoa, then Parque Nacional Montaña de Santa Bárbara, then Los Naranjos Ecological & Archeological Park, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.