Santa Ana de Yusguare

Santa Ana de Yusguare is a small municipality in Choluteca department, southern Honduras, located in the hot lowlands near the Pacific coast. The town is surrounded by agricultural land, including melon, sorghum, and sesame cultivation. The climate is tropical dry with extreme heat during the dry season (November–April).

The community is modest and traditional, with limited tourist infrastructure. The surrounding landscape is characterized by flat agricultural plains and dry tropical forest remnants. Santa Ana de Yusguare is a transit point for those traveling between Choluteca and the Pacific coast.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Toncontín International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, approximately 155 km to the north. Travel by road takes about 3 hours.

By Car / Road

Santa Ana de Yusguare is accessible via secondary roads from Choluteca. From Choluteca, the drive takes about 35 minutes (30 km). Colectivo services connect the town with Choluteca for around L 30–40.

The town is small and walkable. Mototaxis available for L 15–25.

• Parque Central — The town's main plaza.

• Agricultural lowlands — Fields of melon, sorghum, and sesame.

• Visit local farms — Agricultural tours during harvest season.

• Birdwatching — Farmland and wetland species.

• Comedores in town — Plato típico for L 70–100.
• Fresh produce — Local fruits and vegetables.

Small bars with Honduran beers for L 25–35. Bottled water essential.

• Budget: Basic hospedaje for L 200–300 per night.
• Mid-range/Upscale: Use Choluteca.

Local market with basic goods. Carry cash.

• Choluteca (30 km north, 35 min) — Regional capital.
• San Lorenzo (30 km south, 30 min) — Pacific port.
• Marcovia (20 km west, 20 min) — Agricultural town.