10 Safe Destinations in Honduras
Many travelers visiting Central America become nervous when they read the travel warnings that their governments post about Honduras. The following questions always arise: Is it safe to travel to Honduras? Which places are safe and which are not? Is it worth the risk of visiting Honduras despite the travel warnings?
Today, I am going to answer the above questions, and try to give you an unbiased view of what the reality is. Having lived in Honduras for the last 25 years, I have developed an “insider” knowledge. This is what I know about which are the safe destinations in Honduras. Following is a list of the most important safe destinations in Honduras that you should not miss. The list includes the destinations that you can travel to and enjoy at ease. They are safe to travel with your family, even if there are young kids with your group.
Of course, you should travel in a responsible manner and make use of your common sense. Do not do things you would not do at home. Consider that carrying illegal drugs on you, even if it is for personal consumption is against the law. Refrain for getting blind drunk and then walking out on the street with strangers. When possible, get a local guide to show you around. Do not walk around with flashy jewels. Remember that Honduras is a poor country, and tempting the poor people with your expensive articles is unwise. The bottom line is that Honduras is not as dangerous as they say it is!
1. Copan Ruinas
Perhaps the brightest star in mainland Honduras, Copan Ruinas is a great destination that all should visit. Copan is so much more that a great Archaeological destination. A visit to Macaw Mountain Bird Park justifies a visit here even if you are not interested in Archaeology. The town is a small charming community with cobblestone streets and plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. Copan Ruinas is one of several safe destinations in Honduras that you can enjoy during your travels. The archaeological park, as well as town, and the trails from town to the park are all safe.
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2. Santa Rosa de Copan
The capital of the department of Copan, in Western Honduras is considered by many as the safest city in Honduras. This is the coffee capital of Honduras. It is a great gateway towards the Lenca Route that includes Gracias and La Esperanza. Santa Rosa de Copan offers many different things to see and do. It also has a great selection of restaurants and bars to choose from. Night life in Santa Rosa de Copan is great. This is because the city is very safe. It is a good destination to visit with family, including children and older folks.
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3.- Gracias
Gracias is a charming, and until recently unknown destination in Western Honduras. The city has blossomed into a great spot to visit. It deserves to be in this list of safe destinations in Honduras. Feel free to walk around the city, visit Celaque National Park or visit the hot springs within the destination. Gracias offers a variety of hotels to stay in. You are sure to find one that will fit your budget. The current president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernandez is from Gracias, and he has done a great job promoting its development. Gracias offers a unique window to life in a rural, laid back corner of Honduras.
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4. Lake Yojoa
The largest natural lake in Honduras is surrounded by two different National Parks. It is one of the top birding hot spots in Central America. Parque Nacional Azul Meambar is the most accessible National Park if you are coming from San Pedro Sula. The lake is on highways CA5, which connects Tegucigalpa with San Pedro Sula. Unlike the previous destinations, Lake Yojoa does not offer a community per say where everything in the destination revolves around. It’s rather large size leads to more isolated hot spots where you can relax and enjoy the destination. The most three more popular spots on the Lake are Honduyate Marina, D&D Brewery and Panacam Lodge.
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The first is ideal if you are looking for water sports and sailing. Honduyate offers nice rooms, good food and great lakefront location. Panacam Lodge is the most popular spot for those looking to do serious bird watching, as well as being in the rainforest. D&D Brewery offers a great setting to meet friends. This is the perfect spot to visit the El Naranjo Eco Archaeological Park and kayak the shores of this beautiful lake. They are home to one of the few micro breweries in Honduras, and you can taste their great beers. All the above mentioned areas in Lake Yojoa are safe. Lake Yojoa is one of the top safe destinations in Honduras.
5. Tela
A charming sleepy beach town on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras, Tela is one of the safe destinations in Honduras. Tela developed as the center of the Tela Railroad Company operations in Honduras. Together with La Ceiba, it stands as the Banana Republic Capital of the World. In the past, cargo ships would sail from Tela and La Ceiba to distribute bananas and other fruits harvested in Honduras. Today, Tela has become the premier beach destination in Honduras.
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Tela boasts the only World Championship PGA golf course on mainland Honduras at Indura Golf Resort. A variety of Garifuna Villages are around the bay. This provides the perfect setting to get to meet and know this unique culture. There are many different places to stay within town and around the bay. Both the city and the Garifuna Villages are safe. Please take note that it is not a good to walk alone on the lonely beaches between the communities.
6. La Ceiba
The original capital of the Banana Republic, La Ceiba is often overlooked due to concerns about safety. These concerns are unfounded. Unless you are looking for night life, I suggest you plan on visiting and staying in the Cangrejal River Valley. This is by far the nicest area in La Ceiba, probably one of the nicest areas in Central America. There is a cluster of 10 small hotels and 4 tour operators that are in this area, so it is easy to find the right place for you. My favorite hotel here is La Villa de Soledad B&B. The area is only 9 km. south of La Ceiba, up in the Nombre de Dios Mountains.
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The area is ideal to enjoy nature, and if you are looking for some adventure activities, this is your place! World Class white water rafting, hiking in the tropical rain forests and zip lining though the forest canopy are only a few of your alternatives. Most travelers plan on spending at least 3 nights in this lovely Shangri La like valley. Another great excuse to visit La Ceiba is the fact that this is where the ferry terminal for the Bay Islands is. From the Cangrejal River Valley, you are only 30 minutes away from the ferry to Roatan or Utila!
The Cangrejal River Valley is one of the safe destinations in Honduras. Travelers walk between the different lodges and activities at easy. Birdwatchers stroll down the main road with their fancy binoculars and cameras. Locals appreciate the tourists and take care of them!
7. Comayagua
The Colonial Capital of Honduras is often overlooked. Although easy to get to, as it is on the CA5 highway between San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, it is off the regular beaten path that tourists travel. Comayagua is Honduras’ colonial gem. It’s downtown has been renovated, there are several museums in town and strolling through the city is a pleasure. A variety of hotels, restaurants and bars provide the perfect selection for every budget and taste. Best of all, Comayagua is one of the top safe destinations in Honduras. You will feel safe and comfortable strolling through this charming city.
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8. Roatan
This island is perhaps the most well known destination in Honduras. Roatan has become an important port of call for many different cruise ships. This means that on certain days of the week, normally between Tuesday and Thursday, the island is full with cruise ship passengers. These day travelers can turn the island into a tourist trap. The good news is that few cruise ship passengers make it out to Roatan’s East End. So if the island feels crowded, head out to the East End! Roatan is one of the Safe Destinations in Honduras. Remember, it is always a good idea to use your common sense. Do not venture out to lonely places. It is a bad idea to hike along the beach and coast from between West End and West Bay. This area is lonely, so save yourself some grief and take a cab or a water taxi to your destination!
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9. Utila
World famous as the most affordable destination in the World to get Scuba Certified! Utila is a charming island where everything is within walking distance. The waterfront beach bars are a fun place to enjoy the sunsets and meet friends from around the world. Utila has to be one of the safest destinations in the World. Most young travelers visiting the island don’t want to leave it! There is even a fun video put together by a couple of Ausies that tells the story of travelers that do not want to leave the island. The videos title is “If you come to Utila” and I recommend you watch it! If you decide on visiting the island after viewing the video, you will want to meet “Dr. John”, one of the characters that lives in Utila.
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Until recently, it was hard to travel between these two islands. However, the Utila Dream ferry boat now offers regular service between Utila and Roatan on the weekends. The trip beats having to travel back to La Ceiba and then to the other island.
10. Guanaja
The most isolated of the three main Bay Islands, Guanaja is the most beautiful and less visited. The island has a personality of its own, and offers a true Robinson Crusoe setting. There is no regular ferry to Guanaja from La Ceiba. This means that you either have to travel to Trujillo to take the ferry to Guanaja or fly from La Ceiba. Most travelers fly, as it is a lot more time efficient. Guanaja has small family owned and run resorts. It offers a peaceful setting with spectacular sunsets, friendly people and lots of places to explore. Guanaja is one of the 10 safe destinations in Honduras that we feature in this post.
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In all honesty, I could continue writing about more safe destinations in Honduras. Most of Honduras is safe. As a matter of fact, even the two large cities, Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are safe to travel to if you use your common sense. Southern Honduras also offers many safe destinations. San Lorenzo, Choluteca and Amapala are just a sample of these.
You should plan on visiting Honduras before the world realizes that it is a safe destination and everyone tries to visit. At the moment, you will feel welcome, pampered and plain lucky to have the country almost to yourself. Now you know of at least 10 safe destinations in Honduras. Start planning your trip and try to visit as many of them as possible. There is something for every taste. Mayan Archaeology, Nature and Adventure, Diving, Colonial Monuments and live cultures are all here for your enjoyment. There is no doubt that despite being one small country, Honduras offers a huge alternative of things to do! Enjoy!
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November 2, 2017 @ 2:38 pm
Hi!! My wife and I are planning on travelling into Honduras from Nicaragua in the next couple of days and travelling around and exploring. Obviously we are aware of he reputation of Honduras but having travelled around equally contentiously reputed places we want to judge for ourselves and not base assumptions on media representation. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about the ease and safety of the crossings into Honduras and anything about using local transport around the country as opposed to the shuttle buses. We are on a very limited budget but absolutely want to make the most of our time there and see as much as we can! Thanks,
Dani
November 4, 2017 @ 1:09 pm
Hi Dani! I am sure your wife and yourself will enjoy traveling through Honduras. Border crossings are easy, and the only recommendation I can think of is do not exchange a large amount of money at the border. If you will be traveling on regular buses, it is best to do so early in the morning. Enjoy your trip in Honduras and feel free to reach out if you need any help!
December 8, 2017 @ 9:30 pm
I’d like to travel Honduras with local guides for some of my time there. What do you know about Journey Latin America (UK) tour company?
December 10, 2017 @ 12:25 am
Hi Noreen!
Journey Latin America is a reputable and responsible tour company. They hire only the best local tour guides and hotels. I believe you would be in great hands if you use them to arrange your trip to Honduras! Let me know if I can help you in any way! Thanks for reaching out to us!
January 6, 2018 @ 3:35 am
Hi John great article you have written.my wife and myself are really interested in going to Honduras,we are in El Salvador at the minute.would you recommend traveling around the country on local transport,we have laptops and things like that so your advice would be appreciated.
January 6, 2018 @ 3:45 am
Hi Andrew! As a general rule, traveling on the highway using the local transportation in safe and you should have no problem. I would certainly avoid traveling on within the big cities using the local buses and carrying your laptops and valuables.
You are safest if you travel on the bus companies that do not pick up or drop off passengers along the highway. The best alternatives are Hedman Alas and Viana Transportes. However, these to not always go where you want to go. From El Salvador, take the King Quality bus to San PEdro Sula or Tegucigalpa. This would be the safest alternative to insure your laptops stay with you. The San PEdro Sula bus station is safe and you can change buses within the terminal safely. As in all public areas, keep an eye on your belongings! I would be happy to give you more specific options if you tell me where you are planning to visit in Honduras. Safe travels!
February 17, 2018 @ 5:49 pm
Hi John, I was thinking of taking the ferry from Placencia to Puerto Cortes on Friday and then taking the bus from Puerto Cortes to La Ceiba to catch the ferry out to Utila/Roatan. I am backpacking (fluent in Spanish), but do have my laptop, etc. with me. Is this route safe? Is there a particular bus company I should look into?
Also, I was not planning to scuba dive, but like to snorkel and kayak. Are there enough other activities on the islands to make it worth visiting as a non-diver? Many thanks!
February 18, 2018 @ 1:18 pm
Good morning Brandon! Thank you for reaching out to me! Always happpy to help a traveler through Honduras! I am not sure which bus company to recommend between Puerto Cortes to San PEdro Sula. If at all possible, take a direct bus, that is, one that does not stop to pick up or drop of passengers along the way. This bus will bring you to the San Pedro Sula bus station, where ALL the buses in and out of San Pedro Sula operate from. The two safest bus companies are Hedman Alas and Viana. They both offer service to La Ceiba. I must say that both of these companies are more expensive that the others. I would not worry to much about your trip on a bus in Honduras. Highway robberies are not that common in Honduras. It is more dangerous to be on the intra city buses. Some of these routes are actually quite dangerous.
You will not have a problem finding activities on the islands. Both Utila and Roatan offer a variety of things to do in addition to scuba diving. It is now possible to travel between both islands on the Utila dream ferry, so make sure you visit both, they are very different from each other! Have a safe trip and enjoy Honduras. While in La Ceiba, check out the Cangrejal River Valley. You will be happy you did. There are a couple of affordable lodges there.
February 21, 2018 @ 10:35 pm
John, my wife and i like vacationing away from big hotels but near clean beaches and water. We do like some amenities – kitchen, air conditioning, TV, WIFI. Any suggestions for contacts? THANKS
February 21, 2018 @ 11:43 pm
Hi Steve!
I love the east side of Roatan. Camp Bay Resort and Paya Bay Resort are great alternatives. The beaches there are very pristine and things are quiet. Another option is the Utopia Village and the Coral Beach Villas in Utila. On the mainland, you might want to check out the area around Trujillo. Banana Beach Resort is a great alternative. Not sure if all the above offer access to a kitchen but they are all lovely properties away from it all and with all the basic commodities.
February 26, 2018 @ 6:59 pm
Great Article John!
My wife and I are currently in Guatemala and planning the next leg of our central american journey. We are thinking of entering Honduras via Copan then doing a loop through Lake Yojoa, Gracias and Santa Rosa de Copan before making our way down to El Salvador. I guess I have a couple of questions, firstly which buses are best to travel between these destinations safely? (Is it possible to get to Lake Yojoa from Copan in a day?)and finally which destination would be best to finish at in order to get to El Salvador easily?
Thanks
February 27, 2018 @ 2:40 pm
Hi Brad! Thank you for reaching out! Always happy to help a traveler in Honduras! As a general rule buses on intercity routes in Honduras are safe. We have a problem with the buses that provide service within the big cities, such as San PEdro Sula and Tegucigalpa, but you will not be using those at all. There are two different border crossings between Honduras and El Salvador. One is the “El Poy” border near Ocotepeque and Santa Rosa de Copan, the other is “El Amatillo” on the Pacific Coast, on the Pan American Highway. From the route you are planning to take, I suggest El Poy, and leaving from Santa Rosa de Copan as your last destination in Honduras. In other words, from Copan travel to Lake Yojoa, then La Esperanza, Gracias and finally to Santa Rosa de Copan.
There is no direct service between Copan Ruinas and Lake Yojoa. This means you will need to go to San Pedro Sula. Don’t worry because you will not even need to go out of the bus terminal in San Pedro Sula to catch your next bus. If you take the Hedman Alas Bus from Copan Ruinas to San Pedro Sula you may end up in San PEdro Sula to late to catch a bus to Lake Yojoa. Depending on where you are staying in Lake Yojoa, you can take Cristina bus company service from San Pedro Sula to Tegucigalpa. You can let the bus driver what hotel you are staying at and if it is on the main highway, he can drop you off in front of the hotel. If you are headed for the D&D brewery, which is a popular place for travelers, you will need to get off your bus at “La Guama” This is a junction on the main road and from there take the bus to Pena Blanca, There get a cab. If you are in San Pedro Sula early, you might catch the bus to “El Mochito” This bus can leave you within walking distance to D&D brewery. Happy travels in Honduras!
March 15, 2018 @ 9:46 pm
Hi John!! My family and I will be staying in Roatan for about a week at the end of July. I wanted to say thank you for such a well written article! I’ve been researching places to visit for weeks and many of the places that you’ve listed have not come up on any of my searches! That being said, I am concerned about safety because I will be traveling with an 8 year old child. We will be staying in a private cabin in Mud Hole and possibly scoping out real estate while we are there on the island. Due to the fact that we aren’t staying at a resort, combined with the warnings and lack of information on specific neighborhoods, I am concerned about our choice of where to stay. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated! In any case we are thrilled about visiting Roatan! I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. I came here on a cruise when I was 17 and it is the most beautiful place I have ever seen in my entire life. Thanks again for the great article!
Tiffany
March 15, 2018 @ 11:08 pm
Hi Tiffany! Glad to hear our posts are useful to travelers planning their trip to Honduras! As a general rule, Roatan is very safe. The area where you will be staying has the drawback that it is very close to the island dump, where all the garbage is disposed of. That means that you will probably have to drive past it every time you leave or arrive to your cabin. I would suggest getting the phone number of a couple of reliable taxi cabs on the island if you will be using a taxi. If you are renting a car, you will be fine! I am sure that the folks you are renting the cabin from can provide a couple of contacts for reliable taxi drivers. Other that that, use your common sense. Do not walk on lonely beaches after dark, stay together as a family and you will be fine! Enjoy your vacation in Roatan!
John
March 25, 2018 @ 11:59 pm
John my wife and I are considering buying a villa at the Njoi Trujillo Beach Resort. Our children told us we were crazy because it is not safe. we would appreciate any information you have on the safety in that area and any other info you have.
Thanks
Rick
June 21, 2018 @ 10:33 pm
Please update – your #3 location, Gracias, is now on the state departments stay away list. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/honduras-travel-advisory.html
June 28, 2018 @ 3:05 pm
Thank you for your comments James! I must state that the US State Department recommends staying away from the Department of Gracias a Dios. This area is in Eastern Honduras and has indeed seen conflict because of drug trade. My list of safe destinations talks about the city of Gracias a Dios, the capital of the Department of Lempira, in Western Honduras. This area is safe and is not on the report issued by the US State Department. I therefore stand by my post regarding the City of Gracias as a safe destination in Honduras!
August 14, 2018 @ 3:59 pm
Thank you for this awesome article! I am doing a solo trip around Central America, and would like to add Honduras to the mix. I will likely be traveling there from Guatemala, and was curious about finding safe taxis/ buses after crossing the border. What do you recommend?
August 21, 2018 @ 11:05 pm
Hi Megan!
I imagine you will be crossing into Honduras from Guatemala through the Corinto Border, near Copan Ruinas. There are regular buses that depart often from the border to Copan Ruinas, that is only 12 km away. These buses are safe so you need not worry. The best safest buses in Honduras are HEdman Alas. They are also the most comfortable ones. I recommend that whenever possible you use them.
January 21, 2019 @ 2:30 am
Hi there, would it be safe to rent a vehicle and drive around with another traveller in the daytime?
January 21, 2019 @ 2:36 pm
Hi Andrea! Yes it is perfectly safe to rent a vehicle and drive around the country in the daytime. Just keep in mind that some of the highways are not as good as those elsewhere and can have deep potholes. Drive carefully, avoid driving at night and have a good time!
January 21, 2019 @ 3:15 pm
Thanks so much John! I drove around Costa Rica so I am used to the potholes heheh
February 4, 2019 @ 6:43 pm
Thank you John for this awesome article. I am from Honduras; however grew up in the states and have not been back in 15 years. I’m going back in May with husband and kids, and I’m planning on renting a car and driving to Tegucigalpa and Valle de Angeles. Do you feel the roads are safe? is Valle de Angeles safe? We also plan on going to Tela and Roatan. I left Honduras when I was a child; therefore never traveled around the country and I hear there are so many beautiful places to see.
Thank you,
Maria
February 4, 2019 @ 9:17 pm
Hello Maria!
Thank you for reaching out to us with your questions! YEs you can certainly rent a car and drive around the country. Most of the highways are not very safe at night because of potholes and poorly marked roads. Because of this, I recommend that you try to keep your highway driving to day light hours. One notable exception to this is the CA5 highway that connects San Pedro Sula to Tegucigalpa. This highway is one of the best in Central America. Yes Valle de Angeles, Tela and Roatan are all safe and I am sure you will enjoy visiting them to the max. Feel free to get back with any other questions that you might have!
February 19, 2019 @ 4:18 pm
Loving your article. thank you so much for writing this!! I want to cross the boarder from Guatemala to Honduras. any tips on chicken buses or do you happen to know the route?
February 19, 2019 @ 4:41 pm
Hi Aki!
Your best option is to cross from Guatemala to Honduras via de Corinto Border, that is only 12 km. from Copan Ruinas. Copan is one of the top tourist attractions in Honduras and it is a must during your visit to Honduras. There are several outfits that offer shuttle bus services between Antigua Guatemala and Copan Ruinas.
If you are in the Rio Dulce area, then you may end up crossing through the Corinto Border. This in close to the Caribbean Coast and will bring you to Puerto Cortes and San Pedro Sula. Please note that there are regularly scheduled shuttle buses between Rio Dulce and La Ceiba. If you are headed directly to the Bay Islands, this would be a great alternative. Enjoy your trip!
John
February 19, 2019 @ 4:50 pm
Hi John thank you so much for your prompt reply. I really appreciate it. also sorry for the other comment. I thought my first one didn’t go through. I will probably have to cross from Copan due to limited time and skip Caribbean part. Do you know any mount climbs I can do in Honduras? I love climbing mountains and I would LOVE to do one in Honduras too!
February 19, 2019 @ 6:35 pm
Hi Aki! I think that your best bet would be Celaque, which is very close to Gracias in Western Honduras. There is a trail to the top of the mountain, and this is the highest peak in Honduras at around 2,800 meters. There are several places where you can get information on how to do this once in Gracias. I recommend you stay at the Hotel Guancascos in Gracias and contact Froni, the Owner. She is a Dutch lady that has lived in Gracias for over 20 years and is a wealth of local info! Enjoy your climb!
February 19, 2019 @ 4:37 pm
Hi John
thank you so much for your article. its so lovely. I am traveling to Guatemala and Honduras in a week time and I would like to know how to travel from/to Guatemala to Honduras with chicken buses? any chance you know the routes? any help would be much appreciated! thanks again for the amazing article!!!
February 21, 2019 @ 3:52 pm
Hello John,
I was looking through the website and the info is pretty accurate and good. You are the author of this website, but I would like to know the date you update or post the info about Comayagua. I am a student and I will be talking about Honduras, but I need to cited all my sources, unfortunately I couldn’t find the dates. Can you let me know? Please.
Thanks,
Sophie Jonhsen
February 22, 2019 @ 2:16 pm
Hi Sophie! Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes I am the author of this blog, and I run around the country regularly trying to keep the information updated and relevant. I was last in Comayagua about two years ago, so that would make the information was last updated around the beginning of 2017. Should be back in Comayagua any day to catch up with what is new.
John
April 19, 2019 @ 4:03 pm
Is it safe to fly in to Tegucigalpa to see my family and stay with them?
April 19, 2019 @ 5:08 pm
Good morning Susan! Thanks for reaching out to us! As a general rule, Tegucigalpa, just as any other city in the World can have some dangerous areas. As a general rule, I find most areas in Tegucigalpa safe, and enjoy walking around the downtown area whenever I visit the city. I suggest you confirm with your family is they live in a safe area or not. When walking around the city, make sure you do not wear jewelry that will attract attention to you. If possible, use taxis from trusted sources. You will surely enjoy visiting your family and Tegucigalpa.
April 29, 2019 @ 11:25 pm
Hi John!
The info you offer is so helpful! We will be visiting Honduras for a week and staying at the Indura Resort. Is there a local guide in that area that you could recommend to spend a day or two showing us around? We’d like to see the ruins and would love recommendations for the best place to zip line and snorkel. We appreciate your advice!
April 30, 2019 @ 4:07 pm
Hi Carrie! Happy to be of help! I would recommend that you talk to Garifuna Tours, they are a tour operator based in Tela that can help you arrange different activities. Do take note that the Ruins of Copan are a good 5 hour trip from Tela, and therefore would need to be considered as an overnight trip to truly enjoy and discover the site. To my knowledge, there are no zip lines in Tela, but there is one at Termas Jilamito, a interesting area with hot springs that is about an hour drive from Tela. Again, Garifuna Tours would be the people to contact.Their website is http://www.garifunatours.com
April 30, 2019 @ 8:30 pm
Thank you! One last question. Do you have any advice on safe and reasonable transportation to the resort from the airport? Our flight is arriving around midnight. Should we plan on waiting until morning to arrange transportation?
May 1, 2019 @ 12:33 am
Because of your scheduled arrival time, I assume that you will flying into San PEdro Sula with Spirit Air. If this is the case, I would contact Maya Temple Tours, they are the local sales agents for Spirit in Honduras. they offer shuttle service between San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, and I know some clients have booked such a service to La Ceiba. They have the transportation equipment, are reliable and best of all, they are affiliated with the airline. I would contact them and if they can not offer the service then ask Garifuna Tours for the service. Their web page is mayatempletours.com
November 9, 2019 @ 6:09 pm
Hi, what would you say is the safest place for an American to LIVE in Honduras for a period of about 6-9 months? Where can you get a safe rental for that time frame? Are there any safer areas to rent near the capital? or do you need to go elsewhere? Thank you
November 12, 2019 @ 10:53 pm
Good evening Lorette!
There are many safe areas in Honduras where you can live, including the two bigger cities, Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. I would ask why you will be living in Honduras and what your activities will be to be able to further make suggestions. You would do well to contact a reputable real estate agent to help you out. Remax is well established in Honduras and has bilingual realtors that can help you out.
February 20, 2022 @ 3:56 pm
I will be traveling soon from Nicaragua to Honduras. I am from the States, but my friend is from Nicaragua. I will have my own car. I prefer to avoid buses.
I appreciate everything you posted… Having been in Managua, I understand everything about night travel and being vigilant.
Of all the places you discussed, I was curious about the safety of the car. Do you only travel by bus and taxi?
The car is 17 years old, has several dents and does not look like anything I would take… But it is a third world country and would like to keep the car, and all 4 wheels for the entire trip. LOL
Your comments are appreciated. Thanks
February 26, 2022 @ 4:42 pm
Hi Angelito!
I travel throughout Honduras with my car. As a general rule, it is very safe to travel on Honduras highways, as long as you avoid the potholes in some highways. I would not worry about your car being stolen and much less having the wheels taken off the car. Enjoy your trip! One tip, if you have tinted windows, make sure you roll them down if you come up an police inspection along the road. As long as they can see who is in the car, they usually just wave you through!
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