El Pital
Honduras, Ocotepeque
El Pital
LocationHonduras, Ocotepeque
RegionOcotepeque
TypeBiological Reserve
Coordinates14.3833°, -89.1333°
Established1987
Area43.8
Nearest CityNueva Ocotepeque (30 km)
About El Pital
El Pital, on the border with El Salvador, is the site of Honduras's second-highest summit (2,730 m). Its oak and cloud forests are among the most undisturbed in western Central America, sheltering the resplendent quetzal, highland salamanders, and rare epiphytic plants found nowhere else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is El Pital located?
El Pital is located in Ocotepeque, Honduras at coordinates 14.3833, -89.1333.
How do I get to El Pital?
To get to El Pital, the nearest city is Nueva Ocotepeque (30 km).
How large is El Pital?
El Pital covers approximately 43.8 square kilometers (17 square miles).
When was El Pital established?
El Pital was established in 1987.