Honduras History

 One of the most unique Caribbean coastal regions, Honduras, is known for its beautiful tropical beaches and delicious food. The coastal region definitely has a multi-ethnic history. Honduras was a part of the large Mesoamerican cultural network and home of the Garifuna people.  It wasn't until July 1502, Christopher Columbus landed on the Bay islands which is a group of eight main islands off of the coast of Honduras, and shortly after he went to the mainland. Columbus named the region Honduras for the deep waters off its coast. Over a decade later in 1521, the Spanish of the Aztec Empire declared all indigenous people subjects of the Spanish Empire. The Spanish Empire took over Honduras. For the next few years, Honduras was conquered three more times. Honduras was first colonized by Hernan Cortes then Olid set sail to the region where he declared himself the governor, having numerous run-ins with Cortez over the control of Honduras. In 1740 Edward I and the British got a piece of territory of Honduras when signing a peace treaty. The Treaty of Friendship and Alliance with the Miskito King. The Spanish were angered and retaliated to gain back the territory to force the British out but lost. However, in 1821 Honduras gained its independence from Spain by joining the formation of the United Provinces of Central America. 

When learning the history of Honduras, it was pretty interesting that Christopher Columbus gave Honduras its name for its deep waters off its coast. Another interesting fact is that was about the pirates and their constant attack on the region. Pirates love to travel and take over everything lol. Also, I never thought that the British wanted control over the coastal region. The British have been known to take over quite a few lands so I guess this shouldn't be a surprise. However, it was an eyebrow-raiser. Honduras' history has definitely been reflected in its people, culture, and food. Music is a huge part of the Honduran lifestyle, by the sounds of salsa and cumbia are quite popular. if visiting Honduras, you can hear the music in concerts and on the streets. The locals often listen to Mexican ranchero music. The food is a mixture of unique cuisines from the Caribbean and the Spanish. 



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#1. Guyana

#2. St. Lucia

#3. Barbados

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