Valle de Ángeles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valle de Ángeles
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 Valle de Ángeles
Location in Honduras
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| Country |  Honduras |
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| Department | Francisco Morazán | |
| Municipality | Valle de Ángeles | |
| Municipality since | 5 January 1865 | |
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| • Type | Democratic Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 107 km2 (41 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 17,652 | |
| • Density | 165.0/km2 (427.3/sq mi) | |
| Climate | Aw | |
Valle de Ángeles is a charming town in Honduras. It is a municipality located in the Francisco Morazán area. This town is known for its beautiful scenery and rich history.
Every year, the people of Valle de Ángeles celebrate their local holiday on October 4th. This day is known as San Francisco Day.
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Where is Valle de Ángeles?
Valle de Ángeles is surrounded by several other towns. To the north, you'll find the Central District. To the south, it borders San Antonio de Oriente. On the east, it's next to Morocelí and Villa de San Francisco. To the west, it shares a border with Santa Lucía.
The town is about 22 kilometers (about 14 miles) northeast of Tegucigalpa, the capital city. It sits in a valley surrounded by mountains like Los Lagos, El Carrizal, Palo Hueco, and Chinacla.
Fun Things to Do and See
Valle de Ángeles is a very popular place for tourists to visit. People love its old-style buildings, which show off its colonial architecture. You can also find many unique handmade items here. Local artists create amazing wood carvings, pottery, and modern art.
The area is also great for ecotourism, which means enjoying nature responsibly. The road from Tegucigalpa to Valle de Ángeles is fully paved, making it easy to get there.
Explore La Tigra National Park
Just a few kilometers away from the town is an important nature area called Parque Nacional "La Tigra". This park is a cloud forest, which is a special type of forest often covered in mist. It has many different kinds of plants and animals. You can explore its beautiful hiking trails. A lot of the fresh water for Tegucigalpa comes from this amazing forest.
A Look Back in Time
Valle de Ángeles has a long and interesting past. In 1791, it was known by a different name, "Cimarron" or "the pigsty." It was part of the Santa Lucia parish at that time.
On April 1, 1862, a person named Fray Juan de Jesus Zepeda gave the town its current name. Later, in 1865, it officially became a municipality.
This region was once very important for mining in Honduras. Places like Las Animas and El Socorro were busy mining towns. They produced valuable metals such as gold, silver, copper, tin, lead, and zinc.
See also
In Spanish: Valle de Ángeles para niños
