Years ago, Tegus was a prosperous center of silver and gold mining, the prosperity began to draw people in from all over the country and Central America.
Later, it became the capital of Honduras and subsequently the seat of government. After the first Honduran capital of Comayagua burned during the civil war, the government's offices were moved to its present day location in 1880.

The old church of Suyapa, houses the country's patron saint Virgin of Suyapa. Located a few miles away from the city’s downtown, the church of Suyapa receives yearly thousands of visitors, who offer prayers by lightning pay home age to their beloved patron saint by lighting candles. Nearby the city, rises the Picacho Mountain, a natural lookout, located at an elevation of thirteen hundred meters above the sea level and from which the city can be spectacularly appreciated. The Catholic community in Tegucigalpa has built a Christ statue on top of the hill and has become the symbol of Christianity in Honduras since.

The city’s altitude of almost one thousand meters above sea level gives the area a refreshing and template climate. Through the months of June to December, the rain brings out flowers and the emerald green of surrounding mountains. When traveling in the area makes sure to pack along a lightweight sweater or jacket and rain gear during rainy season. There are several world-class shopping malls in the city. Leather goods, jewelry and fashions are just a few of the items available here. There are Electronic shops and even an Internet cafe, where you can catch up on news on the World Wide Web. After stocking up on items you may need to take a breather and go out to nearby towns like Santa Lucia y Valle de Angeles.

There is no shortage of restaurants in this city. Whether it’s Italian, French or international, you'll find plenty of possibilities for an excellent meal served with first- rate hospitality. After dining, hit one of the many dance clubs or spend the last few hours before dawn swaying to the Latin rhythms of Salsa and Merengue.

At 12 miles from the capital, you can find La Tigra national park, a cloud forest preserve area. The drive up to the park is lovely as it winds through pine forest and coffee plantations. The preserve was declared a protected area in 1952 and became the country’s first national park. It is haven for a large variety of plant and animal life. It spans 23,571 Hectares and within it boundaries roam tapirs, monkeys, Ocelots and Jaguars.