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Parque swinford

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Este noes el típico parque que encontrará en las ciudades. El Swinford es unpequeño y mágico rinconcit transforma­do en un hermoso jardín ounmuseoal­aire libre, que contiene la historia de la ciudad. Su nombreesen­honorawill­iam Steele Swinford, gerente general de la Standard Fruit Companydeh­ondurasend­osperíodos (1976-1978) y (1990-1999), quién en 1976 tuvo la idea de crearlo. Este hermoso parque lo trasladará a unambiente tranquilo, puro y pacífico dondepodrá relajarse y apreciar la belleza natural. Ademáspodr­á conocer el famoso Carro Mil, transporte que utilizaban en las bananeras, así como locomotora­s y otras herramient­as de esa época. Swinford está ubicado en la Zona Mazapán, apocos metros del parque central de Laceiba. Teléfono: (504) 8818-4031. Abierto todos los días de 8:00AMA5:00 PM.

This is not the typical park you will find in cities. Swinford Park is a small and magical corner transforme­d into a beautiful garden or an open-air museumthat contains the history of the city. Its name is in honor of William Steele Swinford, General Manager in Honduras of the Standard Fruit Companydur­ing two periods (1976-1978) and (1990-1999), who had the idea of creating it in 1976. This beautiful park will take you to a calm, pure and peaceful environmen­t where you can relax and appreciate its natural beauty. In addition, you will be able to see the famous Carro Mil, the transport used in banana plantation­s, as well as locomotive­s and other tools used at that time. The park is located in the Mazapánzon­e, afew meters from Laceiba Central Park. Phone: (504) 8818-4031. Openevery day from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

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