San Fernando Fortress and Beach tour

Omoa ranks up there with Honduras's top destinations for colonial history. White sand beaches and calm waters provide a gentle breeze and a great view of dolphins who love the harbor. Known as the home of the San Fernando Fort, built by the Spanish in the late 1700s. Construction of "Castillo de San Fernando" began in 1759, in order to protect against the many attempts of foreign invasion and pervasive attacks by pirates. The adjacent museum, built in the past decade, has been a work in progress. It features a very rich history and artistic display of the way Omoa was in the late 1700s. The fortress was also used as a prison for many years. When it became a tourist attraction, a long-term restoration and protection plan was put into action. During the Colonial Era, Omoa was the most important port on the Atlantic coast of Central America. The goods collected from Honduras were sent by ship to Spain from this location. As it became well known, a large fort needed to be constructed overlooking the port in order to handle the onslaught of pirates. Buccaneers eventually torched the fort and the Omoa Fortress of San Fernando followed. The drive to the fort will take you through the banana and African palm plantations and you will have the opportunity to look at the water buffalos pulling the wagons full of fruit. You will also ride along the shoreline where you will enjoy the cattle ranches and farms. We will end the tour at a family restaurant on the beach, for a swim in the ocean and delicious lunch.