Hello from Honduras, my beautiful friends!  Imagine you are sitting outside under a tunnel of trees with the sunlight gently shining through the leaves and you feel the warmth of the sun. You are listening to birds chirping while you enjoy a Ponche De Pina (a Honduran, hot pineapple punch) and then you slowly fall into a state of bliss as you breathe in the fresh air and appreciate nature’s surroundings.  If you are looking for a place filled with peace and tranquility, book a trip to Hacienda San Lucas.

Hacienda San Lucas, a gorgeous, century-old property owned by Flavia Cueva, is nestled near the Maya ruins of Copan in Western Honduras on a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The hacienda was lovingly restored by the Cueva family to its original design using only local materials, techniques and labor making it an unparalleled eco-lodge.

There are many activities the property has to offer ranging from hiking and horse back riding to bird watching and enjoying a cup of organic San Rafael Coffee Finca.  The property itself also has an authentic country open kitchen for its guests to enjoy during their stay.

For me, I would love to travel to Hacienda San Lucas for my appreciation of pure nature. Hacienda San Lucas once faced environmental threats such as erosion and deforestation leading to many animals losing their homes and even worse, their lives!  The Cueva family has planted nearly 4,600 trees to protect the Maya ruins of Copan and are protecting the environment the best they can by providing walking trails on the property instead of allowing automobiles. Hacienda San Lucas is a serene hot spot for ecotourism this year.

Embrace the inner eco-tourist in you today!