Economy of Omoa

of Omoa and of the fortress of San Fernando, the largest of Central America and one of the few surviving colonial fortresses in the Americas. Today "The Castle" as it is often called is a national historic monument of Honduras and it is open to the general public.

Besides the fortress of San Fernando of Omoa, the tourist can enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the place. On the one hand; the great mountain range of Merendon can be appreciated with its exotic variety of plants and animals.

On the other hand the tourist can enjoy Omoa with its warm and sandy beaches, complemented by its palm trees. On these beaches, many tourists have also the opportunity to learn or practice scuba diving, as well as other water sports. For all the above Omoa has become, one of Honduras' fastest growing tourist attractions