Located only 100 miles east La Ceiba, connected by an excellent paved highway, lies one of the oldest cities of Honduras. Trujillo lies close to the point where Christopher Columbus first put his foot in mainland America, this on his fourth and last voyage in 1502. Trujillo had a difficult time during the colonial years, as it was attacked by pirates on several occasions. Unfortunately, most of the old, truly colonial heritage of Trujillo was lost during these attacks, however, the fortress of Santa Barbara offers mute testimony of days gone by, located within the largest natural bay in Central America, the beaches of Trujillo are some of the best in the north coast of Honduras. The natural environment around the city offers a lot, with a national park and a wildlife refuge all within walking distance of downtown. A good variety of hotels offer the beach worshippers a good alternative to stay and enjoy the towns atmosphere. The Garifuna´s influence in Trujillo is apparent throughout town, as Barrio Cristales is itself a Garifuna village.