giant ceiba tree which grew near the old dock, which itself finally fell into
the sea in late 2007. The city has been officially proclaimed the
"Eco-Tourism Capital of Honduras" as well as the "Entertainment
Capital of Honduras". Every year, on the third or fourth Saturday of May,
the city holds its famous carnival to commemorate Isidore the Laborer (Spanish San
Isidro Labrador). During this time, the city is host to approximately
500,000 tourists
