The mango is one of the most popular fruits in Honduras, and thanks to its exquisite taste, it serves as the main ingredient for making sweets, 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 over five thousand years in southern India, Myanmar, and the Andaman Islands.
Currently, in India, there are jungles of wild mangoes. Mango trees have spread to all tropical areas including Central America.
They are also found in subtropical regions with favorable climates such as Florida, South Africa, Israel, and Egypt. The arrival of mangoes in America is attributed to the Portuguese, who introduced it in Brazil in the 18th century, and to the Spaniards, who expanded mango cultivation throughout 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 offer both locals and tourists the exquisite taste of this fruit, which is a vital crop for the area as it is the raw material for making sweets, jams, and wines.
The National Mango Festival offers many surprises and activities, beginning with a parade of floats that fill the streets with color, and visitors can enjoy a wide variety of mangoes produced in the region, including Yuscarán mangoes, Cambray mangoes, cojones, and many others.
They can also enjoy a variety of traditional dishes from the area and Honduras.
