San Juan, Intibucá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Juan
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 San Juan, Intibucá
Location in Honduras
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| Country | Honduras |
| Department | Intibucá |
| Founded | 1747 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 177 km2 (68 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,887 |
| • Density | 78.46/km2 (203.2/sq mi) |
| Postal code |
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| Municipality number | 1012 |
San Juan, Intibucá is a small town in the western mountains of Honduras. It is located in the Intibucá region. The town was started by the Spanish way back in 1747.
San Juan is a central spot on the "Lenca Trail." This trail connects different towns like Santa Rosa de Copan and Marcala. Many Lenca groups, who are native people of the area, still live in the villages around San Juan.
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Life in San Juan: Coffee and Culture
In the middle of San Juan, you can find an old Catholic Church. It was built by the Spanish a long time ago. Right next to it stands a huge ceibo tree.
Most people in San Juan make their living from coffee. There are many coffee farms all around the area. Some farms are part of special groups called cooperatives. For example, FUNDECASA grows coffee that is approved by Rainforest Alliance. This means it's grown in a way that helps nature. Another group, COARENE, produces Fairtrade and organic coffee. Fairtrade coffee helps farmers get a fair price for their crops. Organic coffee is grown without harmful chemicals.
Nature and Fun Activities in San Juan
San Juan is a great place for Ecotourism. This means visiting natural areas in a way that protects them. There's a warm thermal spring just outside of town. It has been set up for visitors to enjoy.
The Opalaca Biological Reserve is also nearby. This is a special area that protects plants and animals. Many small streams flow through the valley, adding to its natural beauty.
A group of local leaders has created a special tourism cooperative. It's the first of its kind in Honduras! They offer trips for people who want to see "the Real Honduras." This area is very rural, with amazing natural sights. You can find waterfalls, cloud forests, and deep canyons.
The cooperative includes many local people. There are guides, small restaurants (called comedores), and guest house owners. Horse owners also help with tours. Visitors can take guided tours on horseback. Local people also teach visitors how to roast coffee. You can even learn about making local crafts or how sugar cane is produced.
Getting Around San Juan
It's easy to get to San Juan. Buses leave daily from nearby towns like Gracias and La Esperanza. Once you are in the village, you can use Moto-taxis to get around. These are like small motorcycles that give rides. Some visitors also like to hitchhike between towns. This is a common way to travel in this part of Honduras.
Who Lives Here?
In 2013, a count was done in San Juan. The municipality had about 13,405 people living there. Most people, about 66.78%, were Mestizo. This means they have a mix of European and Indigenous backgrounds. About 27.00% of the people were Indigenous. Most of these were Lenca people (24.67%). A smaller group were Chʼortiʼ (2.30%). There were also some White people (4.61%) and Black or Afro-Honduran people (1.58%). A very small number (0.03%) were from other groups.
See also
In Spanish: San Juan (Intibucá) para niños
