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What are the traditions of Honduras?

Food and drinks are the center of social gatherings, and Hondurans will enjoy sharing their culture, including dancing Punta, a traditional Honduran dance. Since Hondurans generally consider people to be more important than schedules, being late for appointments or social events is a common way of living.



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Nearly 95 percent of the population is Roman Catholic. However, there has been rapid growth among evangelical Protestant groups such as the Methodists, Church of God, Seventh-Day Adventists, and Assemblies of God.

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This Central American country has a 3,000-year-old Mayan culture, beautiful beaches, and delicious cuisine. Honduras' tropical weather enriches its lush flora and fauna. Slightly larger than the state of Tennessee, Honduras is mountainous and the only Central American country without active volcanoes.

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Regional specialties include sopa de caracol, fried fish, tamales, carne asada and baleadas. Other popular dishes include meat roasted with chismol and carne asada, chicken with rice and corn, and fried fish with pickled onions and jalapeños.

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