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Capital
Tegucigalpa
Tourist Attractions
Copn Ruins Archaeological Park
Located in the Copn Valley
Most important city of the Mayan civilization
The site was discovered in 1570 by Diego
Garca de Palacio (Road Warrior 1993)
Tourist Attractions
Museums
Galleries
National Parks
National Cuisine
Classic Honduran Dishes
tortillas or rice served with beans and a vegetable side dish
(squash, cassava, sweet potatoes)
Tamales
Plantains
Stereotypes
They are violent
They are poor
They are all named Jose
The men are very macho
Superstitions
The "evil eye"
Certain people (usually lighter skin) can make another person sick, tired, or even cursed
just by looking at them a certain way
Many babies wear red bracelets to protect themselves from it
Hand Gestures
Point with their chin
Pointing with their fingers is rude
Thumbs up is universal
"good job"