Chinacla

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Chinacla
Municipality
Chinacla is located in Honduras
Chinacla
Chinacla
Location in Honduras
Coordinates: 14°10′N 88°0′W / 14.167°N 88.000°W / 14.167; -88.000
CountryHonduras
DepartmentLa Paz
Area
 • Total62 km2 (24 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total8,096
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)

Chinacla is a municipality in the Honduran department of La Paz.

Its populations is around 8,000 people. The main activity there is coffee, which is the principal income for the families. It is considered one of the poorest areas in the Department of La Paz. Tourist attractions include the big fall called El Chorro, there are also caves from thousand years ago. Chinacla's traditions are still preserved. The Lencas live there and have a variety of customs and also food.

Coordinates: 14°10′N 88°00′W / 14.167°N 88.000°W / 14.167; -88.000

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