In the mid 1530s, the natives of western Honduras resisted the Spanish incursions, their efforts were led by SicumbaSicumba is also transcribed Coçumba, Ciçumba, Çoçumba, Zozumba, Soamba, Joamba, Socremba etc. His true name is unknown. in the Ulúa Valley. Sicumba was the indigenous lord of an extensive and well-populated territory along the lower Ulúa River; he had a number of strong fortresses along the course of the river, and commanded many warriors. His centre of operations was his riverside fortress at Ticamaya.Sheptak, Blaisdell Sloan and Joyce 2011, pp. 157, 165. Sicumba headed an indigenous campaign that successfully limited Spanish activities in western Honduras for a decade.Sheptak, Blaisdell Sloan and Joyce 2011, p. 165.
