History and General Information

The Trujillo Bay area was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502 during his fourth and last trip and the town was founded on May 18, 1525. This was the first continental land in which he set foot and where the first Catholic Mass was offered in the mainland of the Americas.

Trujillo became one of the first capital cities in the New World, having an important economic activity that attracted English pirates in the area. The Santa Barbara Fortress, of which remains still stand, was built to protect the Spanish wealth in the area, and was open until William Walker; the American filibuster that came looking for adventure to Central America was captured and executed. Another important factor in the development of Trujillo was the arrival of the Garifunas who settled down in this coast.

This area was named after the hometown of its founding captain, the Spanish Francisco de las Casas, who came from a town with this name in the province of Caceres. Punta Caxinas, as it was originally called, due to its abundance in a fruit that has this name, became the first port in Honduras thanks to its broad and wide harbor. The bay also protected the ships from the open sea winds.

You may stay in comfortable hotel in Trujillo and spend unforgettable days and nights. We invite you to visit it so just get in touch with us.

Places to Visit

In this community and its surroundings you may find a number of attractive places. To the South you can find The Cuyamel Caves, where archaeologists have found remains of pre-Columbian cultures.

About 9 miles from Trujillo, through a dirt road you will reach the town of Santa Fe, a Garifuna community established in one of the most beautiful virgin beaches in the world. Another interesting place is the Guaimoreto Lagoon, an exceptional place to watch birds in their natural habitat. Nearby the Tumbador Farm can be found, where crocodiles are raised.

The Capiro y Calentura National Park offers an extraordinary natural environment to walk in its forest and swim in its thermal waters. To visit this place we suggest that you contact us so we can offer the best option concerning safety and commodity.

In the community of Silin, 5 miles from Trujillo you may go to a small and comfortable hotel which also includes thermal water pools and a massage service.

At the opposite end of this beautiful bay you will find Puerto Castilla, a modern port where ships deliver and pick up cargo.

There are a number of ‘’champas’’ (open restaurants) where you can eat or have a drink. It is interesting to know that the bay has19 miles of beach where you can find the ideal place to be accompanied or simply have your own space during a beach day. If you want to be treated like a king for a few days you should stay in the Christopher Columbus Hotel, located by the beach next to the landing field. La Quinta de Trujillo Hotel found at the opposite end of the strip also has comfortable rooms with all the necessary services.

Whenever you need to do your shopping there are many businesses that take credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB. In case you desire to live closer to the Garifuna culture don’t forget to visit Cocopando, a disco bar in the beach. You may listen to regional music here and it has the environment that this ethnic group is known for.