This area is know for its architecture, leather goods, wood carvings, and Lencan pottery. Lencan pottery derives from the time when the Lenca people lived in Honduras during the Spanish conquest. They make the pottery using clay that they shape with corn cobs, pencils, Popsicle sticks, and bottle caps. They then tape a design that they want to appear and fire the clay, there are several color varieties. The result is a black background with a white design or vice versa. They are beautiful and purchasing them helps the local woman in the community. We purchased some coasters and a mask but sorry no pictures as they are wrapped for transport. Here are other examples of the pottery.
This teapot and 4 cups cost 29 US dollars.
These tiles range from 1.50-5 dollars depending on size, color, and design.
We also purchased other local crafts including small woven baskets, a beautifully carved wooden box, and earrings.
We spent the afternoon wandering the shops and having an authentic meal at Pupasa Bonita. The suggested meal was pupasas which are thick, handmade, corn tortillas filled with beans, pork/chicken, and aged (smelly and salty) cheese that is grilled. Again with the wisdom of Andrew Mike and I decided to split a chicken pupasa and then chicken tacos. It was a good decision as the pupasa was not our favorite meal. We also had anafres which is a local appetizer of refried beans and cheese. It is similar to a fondue as it is in a clay pot over coals that you dip homemade, warm, thick tortilla chips into. This was delicious!!
The Valley was clean and well decorated with natural trees and beautiful murals made from recycled materials or hand painted.
Park in the center of town where families gathered and children played among trees and flowers.
Church in the center of town
Great adventure into a unique area of Honduras!
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