Honduras is a Central American country in the Cyberpunk 2020 universe. With Caribbean Sea coastlines to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south it has a wide range of land. In the tropical rain forest near Guatemala, the ancient Mayan ceremonial site Copán has stone-carved hieroglyphics and stelae, tall stone monuments. In the Caribbean Sea are the Bay Islands, a diving destination that's part of the 1,000km-long Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
History[]
Honduras entered into a major conflict with the US along with Panama, El Salvador, and Nicaragua in what was known as the First Central American War.
Resources[]
Honduras is known for its rich natural resources, including minerals, coffee, tropical fruit, and sugar cane, as well as for its growing textiles industry, which serves the international market.
Cities[]
Tegucigalpa[]
Tegucigalpa is the capital city of Honduras. Set in a central valley surrounded by mountains, it's known for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture. The main Plaza Morazán is dominated by the 18th-century Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel, with its baroque interior. The Museum of National Identity traces the country's history. It includes a virtual tour of the Copán Mayan ruins of western Honduras.
San Pedro Sula[]
San Pedro Sula is a city in the Sula Valley of northern Honduras. It's known as one of the country's main transport hubs. The San Pedro Sula Anthropology and History Museum has exhibits on the region's past, from pre-Columbian times to the present. To the west, in the Merendón mountains, Cusuco National Park has trails through cloud forest rich in wildlife, including many species of bats and the rare quetzal bird.
Reference[]
MACDONALD, M. Home of the Brave. 1st ed. Berkeley CA: R. Talsorian Games. 1992