Honduras - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk.
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.
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.
Entry, Exit and Visa RequirementsTo enter Honduras, you need: A U.S. passport with at least three months validity. Evidence of onward travel. For stays of up to 90 days, you do not need a visa for tourism.
Located in Central America, Honduras is bordered by Nicaragua in the southeast, by Guatemala in the west and El Salvador in the southwest. Honduras also has two coastlines, one on the Caribbean Sea and one on the Pacific Ocean.
Yes, if you travel smart and use common sense. The sad truth is nowhere is 100% safe, especially for women traveling alone. Bad things can happen to you in every corner of the world and Roatan is no different.