El Cajon Dam, Honduras
From series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”
El Cajon Dam was built in Honduras in 1985. Its height is 226 meters and length 282 meters. This dam was built on the Comayagua River that has the wild and headlong stream. The dam had to minimize the threat of flooding of this area. Engineers from the whole world took part in the building of this dam. There were specialists from Germany, Italy and even Switzerland.
The dam has quite big and complex underground engine-room. Since the building, El Cajon Dam is a huge industrial building in Honduras. The dam construction is very thin and firm at once. This cut back on spending material and money.
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Fuel station: 'Gasolinera Dippsa' in 16 km 
Supermarket: 'La Despensa Familiar' in 16 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Santa Lucía' in 16 km
Police station: 'Posta Policial Rio Lindo' in 26 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante La Champa' in 6.82 km
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Apart Hotel Villa Nuria
Located in 55 km from El Cajon Dam
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Rooms: 180
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The apartment has 2 dormitories, seating and dining areas and an equipped kitchenette. The bathroom has free toiletries. Some rooms feature city … More: photo, rates and booking
Metrotel Express
Located in 57 km from El Cajon Dam
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Rooms: 60
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The air-conditioned rooms at Metrotel Express feature basic décor, cable TV and telephone. The private bathrooms have a shower. Guests can enjoy … More: photo, rates and booking
Los Arcos Hotel Boutique
Located in 60 km from El Cajon Dam
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Rooms: 17
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Rooms: 17
The rooms have a contemporary décor, air conditioning, a fan and a sofa. They include a flat-screen cable TV, a fridge and pool views. The bathrooms … More: photo, rates and booking
Tamarindo Hostel
Located in 61 km from El Cajon Dam
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Rooms: 8
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The air-conditioned rooms offer colourful décor and Honduran artists art works. The bathrooms are private or shared with shower and free toiletries. … More: photo, rates and booking
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