Belen Gualcho
Founded in 1715 in the mountains of Honduras's Ocotepeque department, Belén Gualcho is a compact village whose name translates from Lenca as "Place of many waters." Its colonial Church of La Trinidad and a weekly Sunday market — where Lenca people gather to trade and buy supplies — are the main draws. The village's name in Nahuatl, meaning "House of the oaks," reflects the layered indigenous heritage of the area.
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- Population2,359
- Nearest water from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
Belen Gualcho: quick answers
Where is Belen Gualcho?
Belen Gualcho is in Honduras, about 98 km61 miles in a straight line from San Salvador.
How do you get to Belen Gualcho?
The nearest airport is Gracias (GAC), about 2 hr 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Belen Gualcho?
The warmest month is April, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 15°C60°F. The wettest month is September, with about 312 mm12.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Belen Gualcho?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Belen Gualcho?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Gracias, Cabanas and Santa Rosa de Copán.