Cayos Cochinos
Honduras, Islas de la Bahía
Cayos Cochinos
LocationHonduras, Islas de la Bahía
RegionIslas de la Bahía
TypeMarine National Park
Coordinates15.9667°, -86.4833°
Established1993
Area460
Nearest CityLa Ceiba (30 km)
About Cayos Cochinos
Cayos Cochinos comprises two forested islands and 13 coral cays 30 km northeast of La Ceiba, embedded in the Mesoamerican Reef. Managed by the Honduran Coral Reef Fund and partly inhabited by the Garífuna community of Chachahuate, its reefs and seagrass beds are among the best preserved in Honduras.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cayos Cochinos located?
Cayos Cochinos is located in Islas de la Bahía, Honduras at coordinates 15.9667, -86.4833.
How do I get to Cayos Cochinos?
To get to Cayos Cochinos, the nearest city is La Ceiba (30 km).
How large is Cayos Cochinos?
Cayos Cochinos covers approximately 460 square kilometers (178 square miles).
When was Cayos Cochinos established?
Cayos Cochinos was established in 1993.