The mountain chain of Mico Quemado is one of the main attractions of the city. It is located to the east of El Progreso, facing the great Valle de Sula.

More than 280 square kilometers of this mountain chain are protected by the Central Government of Honduras. This is due to its ecological wealth. Forests and valleys are filled with rare plants, and a huge number of exotic animals live there. The area is also important for the residents of the city as mountain rivers are the main source of water.

Miko Quemado is famous for its waterfalls. A huge number of rivers and streams flow down from the stone walls of the mountain chain. They run upon the rocks, forming another waterfall. The noise of falling water deadens other sounds of the forest.

There are a lot of them there! The animal world in these parts is incredibly diverse. There are pumas, monkeys, wild deer, badgers, foxes, ocelots, sloths, and armadillos in their natural habitat. Nevertheless, they are not often seen by visitors, but in particularly remote corners of the forest, animals are happy to rest in the shade of thickets. However, the staff of the reserve reminds you not to forget about the predatory nature of some animals and to observe the rules of behavior and photography. Moreover, bright exotic birds can be seen on the branches. There are more than one hundred species of rare birds in the region. You can also see reptiles and frogs of all colors and sizes. Be careful, they are hiding in the grass and may appear next to your boot.

The flora is no less attractive: centuries-old mountain oaks with spreading crowns, coniferous trees including rare blue pines and white cedars, broadleaf tobacco. Besides, orchids next to larch trees will be an amazing discovery for many tourists. Bright flowers and aerial roots wrap around the moss-covered tree trunks like lianas. The picturesque thickets of wild grapes are especially notable. The forest is filled with ferns and mosses which feed on its inhabitants.