Tenampúa

Tenampúa
Shown within Honduras
LocationComayagua Valley
Coordinates14°13′59″N 87°33′07″W / 14.233°N 87.552°W / 14.233; -87.552
History
BuilderLencas
Founded300 a.C
Associated withLencas

Tenampúa is an archaeological site belonging to the Lenca culture dating from the Mesoamerican classical period, located in central Honduras in the Comayagua valley. It is known for having the interesting characteristic of having several mounds of between 6 and 15 meters and a fortress inside, in addition to being a place located in a mountainous area with difficult access. The area is also characterized by being full of pine trees and a cool climate hovering between 15 and 21 degrees Celsius in temperature and strong gusts of wind.