What are the concerns about traveling to Honduras?

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.



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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.

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It's wise not to solo travel in Tegucigalpa, the Honduras capital and the largest city in Honduras so if you choose to visit, team up for extra security. If you do visit the cobbled streets of the city there are national parks and museums including the National Gallery of Arts with paleolithic stone carvings.

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If you're a budget traveler, you can expect to spend around $30 to $50 per day in Honduras, including accommodation, transportation, food, and activities. On the other hand, if you're more of a mid-range traveler, you might want to budget around $70 to $100 per day.

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Honduras is known for its rich natural resources, including minerals, coffee, tropical fruit, and sugar cane, as well as for its growing textiles industry, which serves the international market.

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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.

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10 Safe Destinations in Honduras
  • Copan Ruinas. A peaceful setting at the Copan Archaeological Park. ...
  • Santa Rosa de Copan. The Colonial Cathedral in Santa Rosa de Copan. ...
  • Lake Yojoa. Pulhapanzak Waterfalls near Lake Yojoa are a must to visit. ...
  • Tela. Pedestrian Street by the beach in Tela. ...
  • La Ceiba. ...
  • Comayagua. ...
  • Roatan. ...
  • Utila.


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Spain robbery rate was at level of 129.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2018, down from 132.4 cases per 100,000 population previous year, this is a change of 2.47%.

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Honduras registered a significant growth in the volume of inbound overnight tourism in 2022, totaling more than 840 thousand tourist arrivals.

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