Industry in Santa Rosa
Tobacco Factory, La Flor de Copán:
At the Flor de Copán tobacco factory, you can tour the factory and observe the traditional method of rolling cigars by hand. The cigars made here are exported to North America and Europe and are of exceptional quality. Tours take place Monday through Friday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and cost $2 per person. Please visit our Flor de Copán page to learn more about the Flor de Copán factory and the cigar making process.
Copan Industrial:
Copan Industrial produces the only soft drink made in Honduras, Copan Dry. This product is a source of great pride for the residents of Santa Rosa and comes in 6 flavors: cream soda, strawberry, banana, orange, pineapple and fruit punch. Visit their website at http://www.copandry.com/.
Artisan goods:
Santa Rosa boasts a wide variety of artisan products including metalwork, leather, woodwork, stone carvings, pottery, hammocks, and much more. Visit our Artisan Crafts page for more information on the workshops in Santa Rosa.
Granja Penal:
Polígono Industrial:
Polígono Industrial is a social development project that produces and exports products to Europe and North America. The factory is located in Colonia Los Angeles and is accessible by dirt road. Among the products made here you will find decorative baskets full of sweets typical to Santa Rosa, which are sold in artisan shops, at conventions, fairs and other events.
Coffee is the main crop produced in Western Honduras, and much of rural life revolves around the coffee harvest. The coffees of the area are of exceptional quality and flavor, and are exported to countries around the world. To learn more about the coffees of Western Honduras and the process of producing coffee, please visit our Coffee of Honduras page.
There are several coffee exporters in the region:
Beneficio de Café Inaginsa:
This coffee beneficiary is located in Colonia Osorio. At Beneficio de Café Inaginsa, the visitor can observe the full process of preparing coffee for exportation.
Beneficio Maya:
At Beneficio Maya regional coffee is roasted and classified for export. You can observe the process and buy high quality coffee. It’s best to take a taxi to Beneficio Maya because it is somewhat hard to find. There is activity at the plant all year, but the most active time is during coffee season (October-February). Visit their website at http://www.cafecopan.com/.
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