Copán Ruins
Region: Copán Ruinas, Copán Department
Cultural heritage
World Heritage site famous for Classic Period Maya stone carvings and hieroglyphic stairway.
Tourism in Honduras
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
Region: Gracias a Dios Department
Nature
World Heritage wilderness encompassing jungle, wetlands, and indigenous communities.
Roatán Island
Region: Bay Islands
Beach/Diving
Crystal-clear coral reefs and Caribbean resort. Popular cruise port.
Pico Bonito National Park
Region: Atlántida Department
Nature
Trekking paradise known for cloud forests, waterfalls, and birdwatching.
Lake Yojoa
Region: Cortés and Santa Bárbara Departments
Lake
Nation's largest lake. Lakeside restaurant freshwater fish dishes and walking enjoyable.
Fortaleza de San Fernando de Omoa
Region: Omoa, Cortés Department
Colonial architecture
18th-century Spanish stone fortress built to counter Caribbean pirates.
Celaque National Park
Region: Lempira Department
Nature/Mountain
Cloud forest housing nation's highest peak, Cerque Mountain at 2,870 m.
Tegucigalpa Old Town
Region: Francisco Morazán Department
Historic townscape
Capital's heart preserving Spanish colonial cathedral and cobblestone slopes.
La Ceiba Carnival Venue
Region: La Ceiba, Atlántida Department
Event
Main street of national festival held in May.
Cayos Cochinos Marine Reserve
Region: Offshore Atlántida Department
Nature/Islands
Diving point known for pristine uninhabited beaches and pink coral.
Suggested itineraries
Maya Ruins and Mountain Coffee Route
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Copán Ruins, Copán Hot Springs, Celaque Mountain cloud forest, Highland coffee plantations
San Pedro Sula arrival → Copán Ruins tour → Coffee experience and hiking in Lenca highlands → Tegucigalpa departure. Condensed history and nature.
Caribbean Diving & Garifuna Culture Experience
Duration (days): 7
Highlights: Roatán Island, Cayos Cochinos, Punta Gorda Village, La Ceiba Carnival
Intensive diving course on Roatán, then visit Garifuna settlements to experience traditional cuisine and music. Week-long island time course.
Travel tips
- Rainy season (May-November) brings daily squalls. Waterproof packs and quick-dry clothing essential.
- Use safety-licensed 'Radio Taxi' from urban areas to suburbs.
- Long sleeves and insect repellent necessary for mosquito-borne disease prevention.
- Tap water not potable. Keep bottled water on hand.
- Bring small-denomination U.S. dollar bills for easy exchange in rural areas.
- Avoid solo walking in capital and major cities at night; use hotel transportation.
- Credit cards accepted only in urban areas. Islands and countryside are cash-based.
- Strong sunlight requires sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen year-round.
- Prepare border crossing cards and small fees for cross-border bus travel.
- Polite to ask before photographing in Garifuna areas.