Sambo Creek


Sambo Creek is a traditional Garífuna village east of La Ceiba on the Caribbean Sea north coast of Honduras.

Culture

Sambo Creek has one of the largest Garifuna population in Honduras and is considered to be one of the epicenters of cultural preservation. An annual fair in June is held there and traditional dances are still practiced, like the punta.

Demographics

The ethnic composition is 65% Garifuna, 35% Mestizo.

Notable people