Police Step Up Security as El Merendón Tourism Surges
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 17, 2026 · Originally reported August 17, 2026 by La Prensa
Rising numbers of visitors to El Merendón's natural attractions and cafés — including flower farms, mountain biking, and hiking — have led police to increase patrols to protect tourists and local businesses in the mountain communities.
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