In the department of Atlantida, highly profitable agro-industrial crops such as African palm, cacao, citrus fruits, coconut, plantain, and cassava have been developed.
What products are available
Also, the production of corn, beans, and rice, which are the food staples that secure the country's diet. Furthermore, agricultural activities are controlled by a North American company, the Standard Fruit Company.
In addition to agriculture and fishing, cattle ranching is developed in the department of Atlantida, which is one of the most important sub-sectors in livestock farming.
A bit of its gastronomy
The gastronomy of the department of Atlantida, thanks to its agricultural development, offers a variety of exquisite dishes based on meats, fish, and seafood.
All accompanied by vegetables, rice, beans, eggs, sausages, and dairy products.
One of the favorite dishes of Atlántida's typical food are the famous baleadas from the city of La Ceiba. They are wheat flour tortillas filled with fried beans and grated cheese.
Also very popular are tatau, a coconut soup with a variety of tubers and seafood; and cazabe, large yuca tortillas baked.
Throughout the department of Atlantida, meals are accompanied by bananas, cooked cassava, or fried plantain slices.
Among the beverages, it is worth mentioning hin, a kind of beer made with cassava; and maramara, a fermented corn-based drink.
