Which pre-Columbian city, hidden for centuries in the jungles of Honduras, is often called the “City of the Monkey God”?

La Ciudad Blanca

La Ciudad Blanca, or the City of the Monkey God, has been shrouded in mystery, legends, and tales from explorers for centuries. Hidden in the impenetrable jungle of La Mosquitia National Park in Honduras, this pre-Columbian city has been the target of numerous expeditions. Only recently, with the aid of LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) remote sensing technology, have researchers been able to confirm its existence. LIDAR imagery has revealed complex structures, plazas, pyramids, and a dense network of paths, all concealed under dense vegetation. This discovery has not only confirmed local legends but also opened a new chapter in the study of pre-Columbian civilizations in the region, with profound implications for understanding cultural history and human occupation in these rainforests.