In general El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have serious problems with violent crime. Nicaragua and Costa Rica are much safer. But, high crime countries are generally safe for tourists, and the low crime countries are not crime-free countries.
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Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping, is common. Violent gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, rape, and narcotics and human trafficking, is widespread. Local police and emergency services lack sufficient resources to respond effectively to serious crime.
The crime rate of the country has given Honduras a bad reputation, meaning it is frequently overlooked by safety-conscious travelers. However, the true victims of this violence are local women and those involved with or who cross the gangs. Tourists tend not to be targeted.
Santa Rosa de CopanThe 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.