It’s sad to report that the Lodge at Pico Bonito will be closing its doors for good in 2 weeks. Here is an article from HondurasTips that describes the situation.
One of the owners died in 2017. He was an strong advocate of conservation and ecotourism for the Pico Bonito National Park. But the remaining owners do not share his vision. The plan is to remove the exiting infrastructure, and some say, create a palm oil plantation in its place. The local wildlife will then have to vacate the area.
The Lodge is adjacent to the 218 square mile park, one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries in the region. It provided employment for local young people as birdwatcher guides for clients who came from all over the world. They will soon become unemployed, but they have indicated they would like to continue offering their services…somehow.
There is one option remaining to save the Lodge. It is being offered for sale for $4 million until the doors close in April. Here is your chance to save the Lodge and continue its great work…if you have $4 million dollars to invest. Otherwise, Honduras will be losing one of its greatest draws for tourism and a strong advocate for conservation and protection of its natural environment.
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