The mango is one of the most popular fruits in Honduras, and thanks to its deliciousness, it serves as the raw material for making candies, jams, and wines.
Mango cultivation in Honduras
It is believed that the origin of the mango tree was in the Himalayas; mango cultivation dates back more than five thousand years in southern India, Myanmar, and the Andaman Islands.
Currently, in India, there are forests of wild mangoes. Mango trees have spread to all tropical areas such as Central America.
They are also found in subtropical areas with favorable climates such as Florida, South Africa, Israel, Egypt. The arrival of mangoes to America is attributed to the Portuguese, who introduced it to Brazil in the 18th century, and the Spaniards, who spread mangoes across the continent.
The Mango Festival
On the last weekend of May, in the city of Yuscarán in La Paz, the National Mango Festival is celebrated, aiming to showcase to locals and tourists the deliciousness of this fruit, which is an important product for the region, as it is the raw material for making candies, jams, and wines.
The National Mango Festival offers many surprises and activities, beginning with a parade of floats that fill the streets with color, where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of mangos produced in the region, including Yuscarán mangos, Cambray mangos, Cojones, and many more.
They can also enjoy a variety of local dishes typical of the region and Honduras.
