In the first decades of the XXI century, Honduras experienced higher levels of crime and violence compared to its other Central American neighbors. This situation caused the country to be largely avoided by most visitors and investors. However, it didn’t stop Tegucigalpa, its capital city, from experiencing an explosion of residential and office developments which are currently reshaping its skyline. Defined by a unique topography, and tropical weather, the city served as a testing ground for modernist urban principles that contributed to the transformation of a small mining town into one of the largest metropolises in Central America.
The city is divided in half by the Choluteca River, with its geography featuring two small valleys that host the colonial centers of Tegucigalpa and Comayagüela. These valleys are surrounded by El Picacho Mountain to the north and numerous hills and slopes that are home to most of the city’s residential activity, this geographical setup creates a unique landscape with natural barriers and elevation changes that shape Tegucigalpa's layout and influence the urban planning and infrastructure.
