La Ceiba is the eco-tourism capital. La Ceiba is the gateway to Bay Islands, where you can raft the Rio Cangrejal, hike in the rainforest, or explore the winding canals of Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge, searching for monkeys, alligators, manatees and water birds. High rainfall and steep slopes in the rain forest protected area of Pico Bonito National Park combine to form elegant waterfalls and spectacular scenery.