Gracias
Founded in 1536, Gracias is a tiny mountain town in western Honduras and the capital of Lempira Department, with a café and restaurant scene that outpaces its size. Set in highland terrain roughly an hour from Santa Rosa de Copán, it draws independent travellers looking for a base in this mountainous corner of the country.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population7,909
- Nearest water from center 3.3 km2.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Gracias: quick answers
Where is Gracias?
Gracias is in Honduras, about 119 km74 miles in a straight line from San Salvador.
How do you get to Gracias?
The nearest airport is Gracias (GAC), about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gracias?
The warmest month is April, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 18°C64°F. The wettest month is September, with about 302 mm11.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gracias?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 17 restaurants and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gracias?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Santa Barbara, La Esperanza and Santa Rosa de Copán.