city in Honduras
Juticalpa is in the Honduran Highlands. Juticalpa has managed to maintain its colonial heritage, which in some areas contrasts with some modern structures in the city.
This city of around 140,000 people (2020) sits in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa. It is a commercial center for the Olancho region. Ranching and agricultural comprise the main economic activity.
The city has a tropical climate, all year round. The rainy season is from May to October. The climate is significantly warmer than Tegucigalpa because of the Valle de Juticalpa's elevation. Several thunderstorms occur during the period of May through September (wet season). October, November and December are cooler and often cloudy with drizzle. From January through April, the region receives very little rain (Dry Season). During this season field fires are often observed, some are intentionally created due to an old unlawful practice for renewing crops, and others are the result of severe heat or arson; these fires create a thick blanket of smoke that settles over the Juticalpa Valley for almost a month. The air improves after the first rain. During the rainy season, the incidence of dengue fever is quite high due to the many mud puddles that become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
The City Hall, the Cathedral, the House of Culture, the "Rosa Luisa H. de Ochoa" School are monuments of the history of Juticalpa and the department of Olancho.
Tapado Olanchano, casserole, meatballs, corn rice, and tripe are typucal dishes.
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This city has a very good hotel infrastructure, excellent restaurants and nightclubs.