Montaña Santa Bárbara National Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Montaña Santa Bárbara National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Montaña Santa Bárbara National Park Location in Honduras
Location	Honduras
Area	121.3 km2 (46.8 sq mi)
Established	1 January 1987

Montaña Santa Bárbara National Park is a special protected area in Honduras. It was created to protect nature on January 1, 1987. This park covers about 121.3 square kilometers (46.8 square miles) of land. Its highest point reaches 2,777 meters (9,111 feet) above sea level.

Montaña de Santa Bárbara is a unique mountain. It's like an island of rock, standing alone. To its north is a flat area called the Ulúa-Chamelecón Plain. To its west, you'll find the beautiful Lake Yojoa.

Exploring the Park's Forests

The park is home to different kinds of forests. Each type grows at a different height on the mountain.

Dry Forests in the Lowlands

In the lower parts of the park, you'll find tropical dry forests. The plants here are used to less rain. They have special ways to survive during dry seasons.

Moist Forests at Mid-Elevations

As you go higher up the mountain, the air becomes more humid. Here, you'll see moist forests. These forests get more rain and have many different types of plants.

Cloud Forests on the Peaks

Even higher up, you'll enter montane forests and cloud forests. These cloud forests are often covered in mist and clouds. This makes them look magical and helps many unique plants and animals thrive.

Reaching the Mountain Peak

You can reach the top of Montaña Santa Bárbara! One way to climb it is from the southeast side. You start your journey from a small village called Los Andes.

See also

In Spanish: Parque nacional Montaña Santa Bárbara para niños