The white mass
Water dropping into a green basin.
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Pulhapanzak Falls is a 43-metre waterfall on the Río Blanco, north of Lake Yojoa in Honduras. White water drops into a basin ringed by dense green forest, with thick spray above, and sources consider it among the most beautiful falls in Central America. Remains found in the area may mark a centre of an ancient culture, including mounds, traces of paved roads and small pieces of pottery. International archaeologists studying them place them in the Late Classic period, from 600 to 900. Today the falls lie within a resort with cabins, a restaurant, camping areas, a pool and walking trails. A neat fenced path drops toward the basin, and the white mass appears before you with smaller falls beside it. Spray sometimes makes a rainbow in the sun and soaks visitors. There is a viewpoint and green walkways. Thick trees cover the valley walls, and the finest view is from below, where you hear the roar and see the water in full force. The falls are 53.4 km in a straight line south of San Pedro Sula. Arrange transport, as walking in main towns is not advised. Rocks are slippery, so bring suitable shoes and do not cross the barriers. Bring a phone cover and a light jacket. Swim only where allowed near the falls, and ask about water levels in the rainy season.
Water dropping into a green basin.
Sometimes seen in the spray.
A safer way down to the basin.
Río Blanco, north of Lake Yojoa
Yes, Lake Yojoa is close to the south.
Yes near the basin, so bring a light jacket and phone cover.