Parque Nacional La Tigra is a cloud forest reserve about 22 km northeast of Tegucigalpa, accessible as a day trip. Honduras's first national park, it covers 238 square kilometres of montane forest at elevations between 1,800 and 2,270 metres — noticeably cooler and damper than the capital.
The park has a good trail network suitable for day hikes. Birdwatching is the main draw: resplendent quetzals are occasionally seen, along with emerald toucanets, highland trogons, and dozens of other cloud forest species. Howler monkeys, pumas, and white-tailed deer are present but less reliably spotted. Two visitor centres — Jutiapa (more developed) and El Rosario (quieter, near an old silver mine) — serve the park. A private shuttle or taxi is the most practical way to get there; public transport exists but involves a long walk from the highway.