El Progreso - Ulua River

Ulua River

The River Ulúa is one of the biggest and most important rivers of Honduras. This river has its birth in the department of Intibucá under the name of Rio Grande de Otoro.

The river runs through the departments of Santa Bárbara, Cortés, Yoro and Atlántida. It is fed by the rivers: Higuito, Mejocote, Jicatuyo, Pelo river, Comayagua and Sulaco.

In addition; many other creeks help to its development. The total length of Ulua River is 400 km. Due to its might, Rio Ulúa is also one dangerous river. During cyclones or torrential rains it has a tendency to grow excessively. Therefore, causing damages to the cities where it runs. Hurricane Mitch crept ashore on October 29, 1998 and lingered until November 3, leaving as much as 3 FEET of rain in its wake as it lingered and meandered northward. This resulted in epic flooding and total devastation of the Ulúa basin. Recovery is still incomplete after a decade later.