Description of the attraction
La Leona Park was planned back in 1840 on the El Picacho spur of the La Leona district. Despite the legends about lions, which gave the name to the area, the first houses of wealthy people began to be built here. The municipality gave land to families who were interested in building and connecting to the sites of La Ronda and La Pedrera. The large arched residences were designed by the German immigrant Gustav Walter, and these buildings still survive today.
A number of transformations take place in Tegucigalpa between 1910 and 1930, the administration of President López Gutierrez begins systemic construction work in the Park of La Leona under the direction of the architect Augusto Bressani. A huge stone wall was erected to prevent soil leaching during the rainy season, a street that rose in waves from La Pedrera was paved along it, street lamps were decorated with wrought iron elements in the French style, and in addition, in the center was placed a monument to General Manuel Bonilla (former president of the republic), made of bronze.
The government officially opened the park in 1925. Since then, La Leona has become a very popular place in the capital, as is one of the most picturesque parts of the city. In addition to various types of trees, a basketball court, alleys and paths, several old vases, the garden is famous for its breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings.
The park is located in the historic center of Tegucigalpa, close to all the famous landmarks.
