Atlántida is a department located
on the north Caribbean shore of
Honduras, Central America. The capital is the port city of La Ceiba.
In the
past decades the tourism took over to become the most important legitimate
economic source for the coastal area. In 2005 it had an estimated population of
about 372,532 people. The department covers a total surface area of
4,251 km².
The
department was formed in 1902 from territory previously parts of the
departments of Colón, Cortés, and Yoro. In 1910 it had a population of
some 11,370 people. La Ceiba is known as the night life city in the Atlántida
department. With tourist coming from all over the world to enjoy a nice
Caribbean weather and beach resorts, La Ceiba is the preferred destination.
Another important city in the area is Tela. Similar to La Ceiba, Tela has
incredible resorts and is known for the beach parties that make this city an
attractive destination. San Juan Pueblo, a small town midway of La Ceiba and
Tela is showing prosperity and quickly growing into one of the most
industrialized towns.
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| Atlantida, Honduras |
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