Tawahka Asangni
Honduras, Gracias a Dios
Tawahka Asangni
LocationHonduras, Gracias a Dios
RegionGracias a Dios
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates15.0000°, -84.6667°
Established1999
Area2330
Nearest CityPuerto Lempira (120 km)
About Tawahka Asangni
Tawahka Asangni protects the homeland of the indigenous Tawahka people along the Patuca River in the Honduran Mosquitia. This biosphere reserve of 230,000 ha of lowland and gallery forests forms a critical corridor connecting the Río Plátano and Bosawás reserves across the Nicaragua border.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tawahka Asangni located?
Tawahka Asangni is located in Gracias a Dios, Honduras at coordinates 15, -84.6667.
How do I get to Tawahka Asangni?
To get to Tawahka Asangni, the nearest city is Puerto Lempira (120 km).
How large is Tawahka Asangni?
Tawahka Asangni covers approximately 2,330 square kilometers (900 square miles).
When was Tawahka Asangni established?
Tawahka Asangni was established in 1999.