Esquilinchuche
El Esquilinchuche is a small village in the municipality of
Topography and access
El Esquilinchuche sits on a low rise that forms the banks of the flood plain of the
Esquilinchuche is connected to the main
A temporary wooden toll bridge is set up every year during the dry season south of Esquilinchuche crossing the Guayape River and taken down during the wet season when the river grows from one that can be waded to a torrent that is often over 1 km in width.
Government
Esquilinchuche is loosely governed by a local group of village elders known as the 'patronato'. There are no governmental offices of any kind to be found in Esquilinchuche or the surrounding small towns.
The name
El Esquilinchuche is known by its residents to be named for a large tree with sparse long leaves (approximately 1.5 × 8 inch) and prominent white five petaled flowers that once grew in abundance in the town. The Esquilinchuche tree has a very soft wood and is identifiable by the milky sap that oozes out when any branch is cut. Today there are no Esquilinchuche trees in El Esquilinchuche. The tree is said to be named for Esquiline Hill, one of the famous seven hills of Ancient Rome.
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Esquilinchuche Tree
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Flowers and leaves of the Esquilinchuche Tree
Residents and town amenities
The
During Hurricane Mitch in 1998 the Guayape river lapped at the edges of the town, swallowing three residences that had been built a few feet below the level of the rest of the town. Other than some livestock, there were no fatalities.
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Main Street Esquilinchuche
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A member of the Esquilinchuche patronato with some of his grandchildren and cattle
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A pila, commonly used for washing both clothing and dishes in Honduras
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Delivery of some 'Carbon' posts in Esquilinchuche
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A baptism ceremony in El Esquilinchuche
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An Esquilinchuche wedding parade in April 2008, the main ceremony was held in Juticalpa
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One of the businesses in central Esquilinchuche
Sports Facility
The town gathering place is a full size campo de Futbol where people can be seen playing futbol at all times of the day and evening. Larger town events use this sports area.
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Soccer Field in Esquilinchuche
School
Esquilinchuche has a primary school. Middle and High School students travel to surrounding communities like Catacamas and Juticalpa.
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Primary School side view
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Primary School Front