Why visit honduras

Shopping and essential activities will be allowed from 5am to 10pm daily irrespective of your identification number, in all departments. Anyone circulating during curfew hours will be detained by local authorities. The only exceptions are people conducting the activities indicated in the website of the Honduran Police. People may only travel during the authorised window.

The Director General of the Police issued instructions to the Police Commands throughout the Honduran territory to coordinate, verify and supervise the strict compliance of all control and security measures. British nationals should respect the curfew.

It is mandatory to use facemasks, sanitary gel, and maintain social distancing in public. Ensure you have the documents for your hotel, car rental, tour or ticket reservations with you at all times. Local authorities may stop you and ask for documents confirming your travel plans. You can keep up to date with the latest restrictions by visiting the official page where all important information about COVID as well as all advice from the Honduran authorities can be found.

Some hotels are not open given the current situation. If you are trying to find a hotel in Honduras, please call in advance to confirm that they are taking reservations and to be informed of any measures or requirements they may have. Bars, discotheques, gyms, sport complexes, theaters, educational centres and convention centres are prohibited from operation. Meetings in private homes may not exceed 10 people. For the contact details of English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers.

If you think you have COVID symptoms you should seek medical advice and check the official page where all important information about COVID as well as all advice from the Honduran authorities can be found. Small clinics provide testing, basic medical attention and medication to COVID patients that present mild symptoms and do not require special medical care.

British-issued prescriptions cannot be used locally. Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. Read guidance on how to look after your mental wellbeing and mental health. View Health for further details on healthcare in Honduras. We will update this page when the Government of Honduras announces new information on the national vaccination programme. You can sign up to get email notifications when this page is updated.

British nationals resident in Honduras are eligible for vaccination, if they choose to join the programme. Information about COVID vaccines used in the national programme where you live, including regulatory status, should be available from local authorities. For information on financial support you can access whilst abroad, visit our financial assistance guidance. If you need urgent consular assistance, contact your nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out more about the global threat from terrorism. You should be vigilant at this time. There are high levels of crime.

Most serious crime does not affect tourists but attacks on foreigners including armed robbery and sexual assault do sometimes occur. These attacks can take place anywhere and at any time of the day.

People have been killed and injured resisting attack. It is useful to carry a small amount of money to hand out in the event of a robbery. The Bay Islands are generally safer than mainland Honduras, but there have been several attacks on visitors, including on the ferries to and from mainland Honduras.

If you are driving a car or scooter, avoid side roads in remote areas particularly Palm Beach Road close to Milton Bright.

Take care on beaches in Tela and the north coast towns after dark. There have been attacks on foreigners on beaches after dark. Take care if you are travelling alone. In remote areas it may be safer to travel with others or take part in a tour. Never accept lifts from strangers or attempt to hitchhike. Be vigilant of your surroundings at all times and in all locations.

There have been reports of violent attacks on cars and buses. Using a reputable tour company for longer journeys may reduce the risks. On shorter distances, use radio or hotel taxis. Avoid walking around Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and other main towns and cities on mainland Honduras. Be particularly careful at bus stations, airports, isolated beaches, tourist sites and on public transport.

Keep your valuables locked away in a safe if possible. Avoid displaying valuable items like jewellery, cameras, iPads and mobile phones. It is safer to withdraw money from ATMs in shopping centres and to change money in hotels or banks.

Do not withdraw too much money at one time. There have been attacks on foreigners after they have withdrawn money from ATMs. Avoid withdrawing money at night. Foreign visitors and residents can be targeted by scam artists. The scams come in many forms, and can pose great financial loss. If you or your relatives or friends are asked to transfer money to Honduras make absolutely sure that it is not part of a scam and that you have properly checked with the person receiving the money that they are requesting it.

Do not travel after dark as you greatly increase the risk of attack. The isolated roads of the Department of Santa Barbara have also seen criminal activity, and hijackings of vehicles have occurred on roads in and around Tela, La Ceiba, Trujillo and El Progreso. Take particular care near the borders with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Travellers have been targeted by armed robbers after crossing the Honduran border into El Salvador.

It is often better to cross borders in the morning as they sometimes close in the early evening or remain unmanned at night. Take care and avoid walking on unmarked paths or off main roads in these areas. You can use your UK driving licence to drive in Honduras if you are visiting for under 3 months, but an International Driving Permit is recommended.

Make sure you have adequate insurance. If you are involved in an accident, contact the police or the fire brigade and stay with your vehicle. If you are in a serious accident, you may be taken into custody regardless of responsibility. Seek legal help and inform the British Embassy in Guatemala. Driving standards in Honduras are generally poor. You may need a 4x4 vehicle if you are not travelling on main roads.

You should avoid road travel at night. Many vehicles travel without lights, and animals often wander across the roads causing accidents. It is generally safer to travel on main roads between major cities and tourist destinations. Lock vehicle doors and keep windows closed. If possible, travel in convoy. The incredibly smooth highway ended up continuing all the way up to the Caribbean coast.

In fact, the roads were a lot better than many of those in the United States. Especially New York. Screw driving there. There were large malls everywhere, huge supermarkets, ATMs, gas stations, restaurants and pulperias — little markets , endless street food, and more. What else could you ask for? Try to picture Honduras in your head. What do you see?

Prior to this trip, I used to see images of MS, automatic guns, crime, kidnappings, and rundown cities. I was seriously concerned about coming here. Look up videos of Honduras on YouTube. The reality is a lot more complex than that. That being said, both of these cities have lower murder rates than many cities in the US.

Most of the crime is drug-related, which is the common theme in Central America. The cocaine route officially unofficially? The reality is that the Honduran government has made strides towards curbing danger and crime in Honduras. Murder rates have fallen dramatically, and those affected are almost always rival gangs — just like in big cities in the US.

During our week in mainland Honduras, we never really felt like any place was sketchy. Though we exercised normal precautions such as not driving at night, never showing jewelry, trying to not stand out , we never felt like in danger. Every year apart from , nearly 1 million cruise passengers visit the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja. Roatan features the larger and fancier resorts, and tends to be more touristy. Utila is a bit more off the beaten path, and therefore offers much more affordability.

The beaches in La Ceiba and Tela are great too. They remind us of the beaches in the Dominican Republic ; long, full of palm trees, white sand, and little restaurants lining them. Our Honduras Holidays.

Read 1 review. See all our Honduras Holidays Give us a call. Honduras month by month. Honduras is an ideal place to escape the northern hemisphere winter, as December , January and February are the driest months here. Humidity is a little lower at this time, too, making the heat more bearable. These are peak months to travel to Honduras, so accommodation will book up fast, and prices may be higher.

Book as far in advance as you can if travelling at this time. Late November can be a good time to travel for slightly drier weather, but before the arrival of peak crowds and prices.

The Caribbean coast in particular can still be pretty soggy though. This is a colourful celebration across the country, and many Hondurans will be holidaying at this time, particularly on the Bay Islands. This celebrates the arrival on the island of the Garifuna people, of African and indigenous Carib origin.

Expect plenty of energetic drumming and dancing. May to September are the best months to see whale sharks off the Caribbean coast. May and June are the wettest months across the country, although this tends to fall in short, monsoon-style bursts each afternoon. While hurricanes can occur as early as June or July , late August , September and early October are the peak of the hurricane season.

While scientific evidence is sketchy, local residents claim it is an act of God, who provides fish to the impoverished residents of this landlocked village. The highlands, including Tegucigalpa, are pleasantly cool all year round. Need some help? Give us a call. Our top Honduras activities. What to do in Honduras. What not to do in Honduras.