El Progreso
This highway crossroads city in Honduras's Valle de Sula, El Progreso sits where routes branch toward Tela, La Ceiba, Tegucigalpa, and Copán Ruinas, making it a practical base for moving through the country. The Ulúa River, one of Honduras's largest, passes through the city, and the Mico Quemado mountain range rises to the east. Known locally as the Pearl of the Ulúa, it is one of Honduras's most commercially active cities and the most significant urban centre in the Yoro department.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population100,810
- Nearest water from center 3.7 km2.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.1 km5.7 mi
El Progreso: quick answers
Where is El Progreso?
El Progreso is in Honduras.
How do you get to El Progreso?
The nearest airport is La Lima (LLH), about 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in El Progreso?
The warmest month is May, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is October, with about 275 mm10.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in El Progreso?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 8 restaurants and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near El Progreso?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Pedro Sula, Omoa and Los Naranjos.