Honduras is rightfully considered one of the most exotic countries, a trip to which will remain in memory for a long time. Therefore, if you were lucky enough to go on a tourist trip, it's worth spending a little time and money on things that are capable of resurrecting pleasant memories after many years.
Features of shopping in the country
Inexperienced travelers often get lost in doubts that they bring from Honduras to please their loved ones. The optimal choice will be such products of local production:
- National costumes living on the territory of nationalities. They will come in handy at home as carnival or simply decorate the interior. Or you can buy bright fabrics with ethnic motifs and then sew some of them yourself.
- Ceramic hand-made articles with elements of national symbols, which are sold in shops and souvenir shops.
- Original ceramic ware , belonging to the most common souvenirs from Honduras.
- A miniature image of the "Staircase of Hieroglyphs" , located in the city of Kopane . It is covered with 2 thousand mysterious hieroglyphs and still remains a big mystery for scientists.
- Clay products sold in souvenir shops or small shops during the excursion routes. Among them are decorative balls, flower pots, stands for various objects, figurines of animals, saints, Indian deities. If desired, the master directly with you will put on them any inscription, giving personality to such a gift.
- Copper products : candlesticks, bells, turrets, openwork lamps for aromatic oils.
- Leather things of magnificent quality. Especially exclusive are bags and shoes made of crocodile leather.
- Clothes and hats. These can be hats with large fields, wide capes and ponchos.
- Local rum and cigarettes , which will be an excellent present for the stronger sex.
- Women's jewelry and accessories: wallets, bags and cosmetic bags, made by local craftsmen of banana or sisal fiber.
- Wall paintings , lampshades for lamps, belts from weaving threads and leather, in a wide range presented at local fairs and markets.
- Fragrant coffee and chocolate of the famous brand Flor de Cana.
- Frames for photos from precious wood.
- Wooden masks of the gods of ritual purpose.
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