Just Call Me "El Guia"

So I have decided that in my next life I should be a tour guide.  Between Deborah's visit in July and the 13 new teachers arriving, I've gotten to hit up all of the hot spots in Gracias this month.  I might even invest in one of these stylish new vests that all of the taxistas are sporting...

So if you come to visit, here is a list of 10 places you can't miss in Gracias:

1) Aguas Termales/ Hot Springs:

Of course the best time to go is at night when it's cool, so I don't have any good pictures of the actual pools. Here we are enjoying the national beer, Salva Vida, or as Eddy likes to call it "Baywatch Beer"

2)  El Rion:

Just a nice hour walk down the road from my house.  We like to spend afternoons by the river.

3) Celaque National Park:

Take a nice hike in my back yard!  Mt. Celaque is the tallest mountain in Honduras and the home to one of the last cloud forests.

4) Fort San Cristobol:

The best view in town!  Located at the top of the city, it once protected this small town from attack.

5) Cemetery:
Such attention to detail.  The graves look like small homes!

6) Botanical Gardens/ Casa Galliano:
The former home of a local artist turned into a cultural museum.  The backyard is home to the Botanical Gardens.

7) Titanic:
A little drive outside of town, but definitely the best dining choice around.  The food is great and the architecture and ambiance can't be beat!  Take a note from Eddy and order the fish (eyes, head and all!) or try the typical anafre (a bean dip kept warm by a special ceramic pot)

8) Parque Central/ Iglesia:

Newly- renovated, it's a great place to people watch.  Enjoy a cafe con leche from the coffee shop in the center while you overlook the park.

9) Villa de Ada:
Besides the pools, water slide and zip line, you can meet Lola the monkey!

10) Night Life:
You're probably thinking that a small town like Gracias doesn't have much to offer in terms of going out.  We actually have some nice places that have opened up in the past year.  My favorite is the rooftop lounge.  Here are some pictures from the Hawaiian party a few weekends ago.

So...who's ready to come visit???