 CATACAMAS , situated midway along the Valle de Catacamas beneath the
southern flanks of the Sierra de Agalta, is a much smaller version of
Juticalpa, 41km away. Very few tourists come here - Catacamas marks the
end of the paved road - which no doubt contributes to the affable, small-town
charm of the place. It has a more spectacular setting than its larger
neighbour: a short walk up to the Mirador de la Cruz , fifteen minutes
from the centre on the northern side of town, gives superb views over
the town and valley, and across to the Montañas del Patuca.
Buses terminate on the Parque Central, from where it's pretty easy to
find your way around. The banks, post office and other essentials lie on
the couple of streets north of the Parque, while most hotels are to the
west. Of the very limited accommodation available, Hotel Colina , 1 Av
SW, just down from the Parque (tel 899 4488; US$5-10), is by far the
best, with reasonably comfortable rooms, all with bath, TV and fan, set
round a courtyard. Almost next door, the Hotel Oriental (up to US$10)
has a selction of basic but clean rooms, some with private bath, while
the Hotel Rapallo (up to US$5), one block away, is spartan and dingy,
but would do in an emergency. For eating , Restaurante Pollo Rico and El
Riconcito Típico , both a block north of the Parque Central, serve
unexceptional meat and chicken dishes, while the Buffet Ejectivo in the
Parque scores for cheap buffet food
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