El Porvenir (Spanish: The Future) is a town, with a population of 5,202 (2013 census),Citypopulation.de Population of all localities in the Department of Atlántida with at least 200 inhabitants and a municipality in the Honduran department of Atlántida. The largest town of the Municipality is El Pino, with a population of 6,304 (2013 census).
Geography The municipality is in the department of Atlantida and borders with the city of La Ceiba, San Francisco. It counts the villages of El Pino and La Unión.Municipal map of Atlántida Department (El Porvenir is the nr. 2) Much of El Porvenir extends along a coastline. The beach is a popular place for both locals and visitors, especially during Semana Santa. Most of the area surrounding El Porvenir is dominated by pineapple fields.
Transportation El Porvenir is serviced by both buses and mototaxies. Buses come at infrequent intervals and depart for either La Ceiba or La Unión. Moto-taxies can only be taken within the city limits, but numerous taxis travel to La Ceiba and further. The CA-13 highway goes past El Porvenir and connects it to surrounding cities and the nearby Golosón International Airport.
References
External links Municipality of El Porvenir (Secretary of Government and Justice)
Honduras Child Alliance (Non-profit educational enrichment organization and volunteer program based out of El Porvenir)