List of rivers of Honduras facts for kids

The Río Cangrejal in La Ceiba

Honduras is a country in Central America with many important rivers. These rivers flow through different parts of the country. They are very important for the economy, for farming, and for people's daily lives. Some rivers are entirely within Honduras, while others form borders with neighboring countries like Nicaragua and El Salvador.

One of the most important rivers is the Ulúa. It flows for about 400 kilometers (250 miles). This river goes through a very important farming area called the Valle de Sula. Many other rivers start in the mountains and flow north into the Caribbean Sea. On the other side of Honduras, rivers like the Choluteca River flow into the Pacific Ocean. The Choluteca River even runs through the capital city, Tegucigalpa. During Hurricane Mitch in 1998, this river caused a lot of damage in the city.

The Comisión Permanente de Contingencias (which means Permanent Contingency Commission) is a group that helps keep people safe. They give out warnings when rivers might overflow their banks.

This list of rivers is organized by where their water ends up. This is called a drainage basin. We will look at rivers that flow into the Caribbean Sea first, then those that flow into the Pacific Ocean.

Rivers Flowing to the Caribbean Sea

The Aguán River

The Tela River

The Ulúa River

Many rivers in Honduras flow into the Caribbean Sea. This is the northern coast of the country.

• Coco River (also called Segovia River)
  • This river forms part of the border between Honduras and Nicaragua.

• Cruta River

• Nakunta River

• Mocorón River

• Warunta River

• Patuca River
  • This is the longest river in Honduras. It is also the second longest river in all of Central America.
    • Wampú River
    • Guayambre River
    • Guayape River
      • Tinto River
      • Talgua River
      • Telica River
      • Jalan River

• Sigre River

• Plátano River

• Río Sico Tinto Negro (also called Tinto River)
  • Sico River
  • Paulaya River

• Aguán River
  • Yaguala River (also called Mangulile River)

• Papaloteca River

• Cangrejal River

• Danto River

• Cuero River

• Leán River

• Tela River

• Ulúa River
  • This river is very important for Honduras's economy. It helps with farming and transportation.
    • Humuya River
      • Sulaco River
    • Blanco River
    • Otoro River (also called Río Grande de Otoro)
      • Río Gualcarque
    • Jicatuyo River
      • Higuito River

• Chamelecón River

• Motagua River
  • Cuyamel River

Rivers Flowing to the Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is on the southern side of Honduras. Fewer rivers flow into this ocean compared to the Caribbean Sea.

• Choluteca River
  • This river flows through Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras.

• Goascorán River
  • This river forms part of the border between Honduras and El Salvador.

• Guarajambala River

• Lempa River

• Mocal River

• Nacaome River
  • Petacon River
  • Azacualpa River
  • De la Sonta River

• Negro River

• Sumpul River

• Torola River

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Ríos de Honduras para niños

• List of rivers of the Americas by coastline