CUSUCO NATIONAL

PARK
By mario ivan cruz
Yensi hernandez
20/10/2021
• The park is located in the Sierra del
Merendón. Most of it is made up of cloud
forest between 1500 and 2450 meters above
sea level. The area has high rainfall and an
average temperature of 19 ° C. It is also
characterized by almost constant mist and
drizzle.

• The park is made up of a buffer zone that

covers an area of ​222.23 km² and a core zone
of approximately 72 km². The park is open to
visitors who can do various activities such as
hiking trails, camping, visiting waterfalls,
bird watching, etc.
What is the name of cusuco the national
park?
• It is one of the cloud forests of
Honduras, its name is due to the fact
that many years ago there were
exaggerated quantities of cusucos.
After the Second World War, a North
American logging company largely
exploited the lowlands, in fact the
access road to the park was left in
good condition.
in what year was the cusuco national park
founded
• The Cusuco National Park is a
protected area of ​Honduras located
in the municipality of San Pedro Sula,
it was declared a protected area in
1987 by the Parliament of Honduras,
under legislative decree 87-87.
where the cusuco park is located
• Cusuco National Park is located near
Cerro Jilinco and Cucamelito
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