Honduras Travel Guide 🇭🇳
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Honduras — Caribbean Bay Islands, Mayan ruins, rainforests & colonial towns
🌤 Live Weather — Tegucigalpa
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Tegucigalpa
🌴 Highlights Roatán · Copán Ruins · Cayos Cochinos
💱 Currency Honduran Lempira (HNL)
🗣 Language Spanish (English in Bay Islands)
⏱ Time Zone GMT−6
🔌 Plug Type Type A · B — 120V
Famous for: world-class diving · coral reefs · Mayan heritage · lush national parks
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free for many nationalities Passport valid 6+ months Onward ticket recommended- Part of CA-4 regional visa agreement
- Travel insurance recommended
- Entry duration varies by nationality
Check rules if crossing borders overland.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Apr Dry season (best weather)
🌧 May–Oct Rainy season
🐠 Mar–Jun Best for snorkeling & diving
💸 Shoulder Season Lower hotel prices
Caribbean coast weather differs from highlands.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $30–50 / ₹2,500–₹4,200 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $70–120 / ₹5,800–₹10,000 per day
- 👑 Luxury — $180+ / ₹15,000+ per day
Island stays & dive tours increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Roatán Utila Copán Ruins Cayos Cochinos La Ceiba Gracias🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights to Bay Islands
- Ferries to Roatán & Utila
- Intercity buses
- Taxis & shuttles in tourist areas
Plan extra time for island connections.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Tigo · Claro
- Tourist SIMs available in cities
- Good coverage in urban areas
- Weaker in jungle & rural zones
Download offline maps for remote travel.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred in many areas
- Cards accepted in resorts & malls
- ATMs available in major towns
- USD common in Bay Islands
Carry small bills for ferries & local shops.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Baleadas
- Seafood & conch dishes
- Tamales
- Caribbean coconut cuisine
- Plantains & beans
🎊 Festivals & Events
- La Ceiba Carnival
- Semana Santa processions
- Garifuna cultural festivals
- Bay Islands events
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Tourist areas improving & monitored
- Avoid isolated areas at night
- Use certified dive & tour operators
- Follow ferry & boat safety rules
Ask locals or guides about regional conditions.
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Water shoes & snorkel gear
- Rain jacket (wet season)
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical Caribbean climate
- Warm year-round
- Wet & dry seasons
- Cooler in highlands
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Tegucigalpa city & viewpoints
- Day 2 — Travel to Roatán
- Day 3 — Reef snorkeling / diving
- Day 4 — Cayos Cochinos day trip
- Day 5 — Copán Ruins (optional extension)
❓ FAQs
Is Honduras good for snorkeling & diving?
Yes — the Bay Islands are part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Is English spoken?
Common in Bay Islands, limited elsewhere.
Do I need cash?
Yes — useful in small towns & transport.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 195
👮 Police 911
🔥 Fire 198
🩺 Medical Assistance Local Hospitals
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