National park · Honduras
Montaña de Yoro National ParkParque Nacional Montaña de Yoro
Enter Montaña de Yoro National Park: pay ~check fee, drive or bus 3.5 h from San Pedro Sula, hike to Black Eyes Lagoon (≈5 km (3.1 mi), moderate) in dry months Oct–Apr; the May–Jul fish‑rain phenomenon is check.Enter Montaña de Yoro National Park: pay ~check fee, drive or bus 3.5 h from San Pedro Sula, hike to Black Eyes Lagoon (≈3.1 mi (5 km), moderate) in dry months Oct–Apr; the May–Jul fish‑rain phenomenon is check.
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Area
155 km² (60 sq mi)60 sq mi (155 km²)
approximate
Established
1987
Best months
Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
UNESCO
None
Rules in force · 8Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Honduras ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Honduras's migration authority or a Honduran consulate; the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua can make your permitted stay count across all four.
- Honduras ↗Transit San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa by day and with pre-arranged transport; do not use public buses between cities.
- Honduras ↗Do not travel to Gracias a Dios (La Mosquitia) except with a specialist operator; several governments advise against all travel there.
- Caribbean Honduras ↗Ferries to Roatán and Utila leave La Ceiba in the morning and mid-afternoon only; the last boat is not a late one.
- Caribbean Honduras ↗Carry cash on the islands and the east coast; card readers fail and ATMs are few outside Roatán's west side.
At a glance
- Country
- Honduras
- Area
- 155 km² (60 sq mi)60 sq mi (155 km²)
- almost 155 km² (check)
- Established
- 1987
- Best months
- Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
- Permits
- For some areas
Montaña de Yoro National Park, created in 1987, protects 155 km² of cloud‑forest on Honduras’ Caribbean highlands. It offers steep forest trails, the striking Black Eyes Lagoon, and wildlife such as jaguar, puma and dozens of bird species. The park is reachable from Yoro town, 14 km south of the town of Yoro.
Decide
Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- No UNESCO listing; national park since 1987.
Size and age
155 km² (60 sq mi)60 sq mi (155 km²) · national park since 1987
almost 155 km² (check)
Why go
- Cloud‑forest trekking with high‑elevation views.
- Spot apex predators such as jaguar and puma.
- Reach the striking Black Eyes Lagoon after a forest hike.
When to go
- JanGo
- FebGo
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayCaution
- JunCaution
- JulCaution
- AugGo
- SepGo
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGo
- Jandry, cooler
- Febdry, cooler
- Mardry, pleasant
- Aprdry, warm
- Maystart of reported fish‑rain period (check)
- Junreported fish‑rain period (check)
- Julreported fish‑rain period (check)
- Augrain easing, trails may be muddy (check)
- Septransitional, improving (check)
- Octdry, clear skies
- Novdry, cooler
- Decdry, cooler
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar, puma, ocelotAll year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Birds (hundreds of species)All year | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
Show 3 sectionsHideHow to get there, Zones and sectors, Sketch map
How to get there
Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Yoro gateway | Entrance gate, visitor info, small parking area. | check — open with entry ticket |
| Black Eyes Lagoon zone | Dense forest trail ending at Laguna Negros Ojos. | check — hike; no special permit |
Sketch map
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3 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates approximate; park entrance near central Yoro region.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Top experiences
Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry | Free | person | check — amount not published |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry permit or guide
Park rules
- Litter
- Carry out all rubbish; no open fires.
- Camping
- Allowed in designated areas only; respect park boundaries.
- Drones
- Not permitted without park authority permission
Where to stay
Near the park
Yoro town hotels
Basic rooms, restaurants, easy access to park gate.
In the park
Camping in the park
Designated sites; bring own gear.
Safety
Wild predators medium
Rain and mud high
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- Gate area reachable by car; short easy loops for limited mobility.
- Longer forest trails steep and uneven; not suitable for wheelchairs.
Visiting lightly
- Pack out all waste; use refillable water bottles.
- Avoid buying souvenirs that exploit wildlife.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Montaña de Yoro National Park?
The official entry fee is not published online; visitors should expect a modest fee at the gate (check).
What are the best hikes in Montaña de Yoro National Park?
The flagship hike is to Black Eyes Lagoon (≈5 km, moderate). Short cloud‑forest loops near the gate are also popular.
When is the best time to visit Montaña de Yoro National Park?
Dry months December to April and October to November offer clear trails; avoid the May‑July fish‑rain period.
Can I camp inside the park?
Camping is allowed in designated areas; bring your own gear and follow park rules.
How do I get to the park from major cities?
From San Pedro Sula take a bus to Yoro (≈3.5 h, ~12 HNL) then a short drive; from Tegucigalpa drive ~4 h via CA‑5.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go
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