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Honduras Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are November and December good months to visit Honduras?

11

November

Shoulder
season

12

December

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Honduras for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 51 to 61 USD

Tourist's budget
from 94 to 121 USD

Did you know?

The population of Honduras is around 9.90 mil., which puts the country in 92. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Tegucigalpa (HN) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1822 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Tegucigalpa click here

Tegucigalpa
Tegucigalpa
El Progreso
La Ceiba
Choloma
San Pedro Sula
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1822
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Honduras on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

Lempira (HNL) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 HNL
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.03782
26.4408
GBP
0.03145
31.79493
USD
0.03987
25.08
Update: 15 Nov 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Honduras

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Distance matrix
MilesTegucigalpaSan Pedro SulaSanta RitaComayaguaTrujilloSanta Rosa de CopánTelaRoatán
Tegucigalpa-11214039151116118161
San Pedro Sula112-87771427143116
Santa Rita14087-10422525130203
Comayagua3977104-1517992150
Trujillo151142225151-20510047
Santa Rosa de Copán116712579205-113185
Tela1184313092100113-73
Roatán1611162031504718573-

Best Ways to Experience Honduras

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 51 to 61 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 94 to 121 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Honduras via the Prices link

Currency

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Lempira (HNL)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Honduras.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Honduras

Umiarkowane

Areas with malaria

Present throughout the country and in Roatán and other Bay Islands. None in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagHonduras for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 3 months
  • Includes Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador
  • Departing airport tax applies.

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In Honduras the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

92 / 231
Ranking
9 904 607
mestizo (mixed Amerindian and European) 90%, Amerindian 7%, black 2%, white 1%

Area

104 / 230
Ranking
43.4 thous. mi²
It is approximately 1% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

112 / 196
Ranking
74.9
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 71.3women 78.6

Median age

43 / 157
Ranking
24.4
Average age of population expressed in years.men 23.5women 25.2

Population growth

74 / 172
Ranking
1.22%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

67 / 131
Ranking
88.5%
Ability to read, write and count.men 88.2%women 88.7%

GDP

141 / 194
Ranking
5 418 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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