Welcome to Honduras

Unique Facts

• Some of the best-preserved examples of Mayan architecture are found at Copan in Honduras. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its hieroglyphics and stelae.
• Of the 110 mammalian species in Honduras, half are bats.
• The second-largest barrier reef in the world, Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, lies off the coast of Honduras and is the site of fantastic diving opportunities.
• The Honduran flag has five stars, one for each of the five countries of Central America. The middle star represents Honduras.
• You won’t have to fly into it, but the Toncontin International Airport has been ranked number two in the list of most dangerous airports in the world due to its mountainous location and short runway.

Language

Honduras’ official language is Spanish.

When To Go

The best time to go to Honduras is the dry season between December and April. May through November are hotter and more humid.

Airports

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport, San Pedro Sula

Passport Validity

Passport must be valid at time of entry.

Visa Required By US Citizen?

None required for stays of up to 90 days

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccines for most travelers when visiting Honduras: Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Depending on where you are traveling, you may also need Hepatitis B, Malaria, Yellow Fever and Rabies vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types A and B. Standard voltage: 110V. Frequency: 60Hz.

Currency

Official local currency: Honduran Lempira

Getting Around

Use extreme caution when driving in Honduras. The road conditions are poor, not well lit or marked and bear heavy commercial truck traffic. Be alert for people and animals wandering onto the road. Do not drive at night. Avoid the following stretches of road: the road between Tegucigalpa and Choluteca, the road from El Progreso to La Ceiba, CA-5 and the highway between San Pedro Sula and Tela and the road from Juticalpa to Telica and from the turnoff to Gualaco on Route 39 to San Esteban and Bonito Oriental.

Avoid public transportation in Honduras. Travel in groups whenever possible. If you do have to travel by bus, do it during daylight hours only and in first-class. Use radio-taxi service only.

Driver’s License

A valid US driver’s license and an international driving permit are required.

US Embassy Info

U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
Avenida La Paz
Tegucigalpa M.D.C.
Honduras
Telephone: +(504) 2236-9320 or +(504) 2238-5114
Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(504) 2238-5114 or +(504) 2236-9320, extension 4100
Fax: +(504) 2238-4357

Local Visitor Info

Roatan Tourism Bureau
Online Inquiries
info@RoatanTourismBureau.com
Social Media Handles
@RoatanTourismBureau
Community Forum
info@roatan.online

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

Ambulance: 195
Police: 199

Safety and Security

While the crime rate is high throughout the country, municipalities along the north coast and central portions of the country have historically had the country’s highest crime rates. The Bay Islands, including Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, as well as the Copan Ruins, have notably lower rates of violent crime and increased law enforcement services.