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Honduras

Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca, and to the north by the Gulf of Honduras, a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in Central America.
  • Known for banana republic, United Fruit Company.
  • Served by Sulaco Airport (SCD).

History

Honduras, officially the Republic of Honduras, is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca, and to the north by the Gulf of Honduras, a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea. Its capital and largest city is Tegucigalpa.

Airports

Jutigalpa airport (JUT) 64 km to the centre
Jutigalpa, OL, HN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Carta Airport (LUI) 72 km to the centre
La Unión, OL, HN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sulaco Airport (SCD) 80 km to the centre
Sulaco, YO, HN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
El Cubo Airport 34 km to the centre
FM, HN
Outdoor
Aserradero El Encino Airport 35 km to the centre
La Canoa, FM, HN
Outdoor
Llanos Del Tigre Airport 37 km to the centre
Moroceli, EP, HN
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Honduras
Honduras
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sulaco Airport (SCD); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Honduras. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

South Shore Canopy Zipline
Adventure