About 100 thousand people.

Choluteca is the main city of southern Honduras, known for its hot, sunny weather. It has a charming colonial old town and is an important stop on the road to nearby countries.
You can stroll the colonial center with its old church, cross the famous Choluteca bridge, and taste sweet local treats made from cashew fruit.
The colonial center has one of the oldest churches in the country and pretty plazas shaded by leafy trees.
The area is famous for cashews and cashew-fruit sweets, a fun and tasty snack you can find at the markets.