What do I need to know before going to Honduras?

Honduras - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
  • Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and kidnapping. ...
  • Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping, is common. ...
  • Gracias a Dios Department – Level 4: Do Not Travel.




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A COVID test is not required when arriving in Honduras.

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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.

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Do I need to wear a face mask in Honduras? Wearing face masks is required in some public places.

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To enter Honduras, you must purchase a tourist card at the airport. This allows you to visit Honduras for up to 90 days. If you're not a tourist or you plan to stay longer, you'll need a visa.

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Santa Rosa de Copan The 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.

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Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in Honduras, so your behaviors are important.
  1. Eat and drink safely. ...
  2. Prevent bug bites. ...
  3. Stay safe outdoors. ...
  4. Keep away from animals. ...
  5. Reduce your exposure to germs. ...
  6. Avoid sharing body fluids. ...
  7. Know how to get medical care while traveling. ...
  8. Select safe transportation.


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Areas to avoid after dark. Conversely, there are areas or town around Roatan which should be avoided after dark or in which extra precaution is recommended. Coxen Hole, Los Fuertes, French Harbour, are some of the main places where tourist and residents alike should keep a watchful eye.

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If you don't want to deal with currency exchange or taking money out of an ATM during your Roatan trip, you could theoretically bring all of your cash in USD along with you. For a 7-day trip, I would bring at least $700-1,000 USD, with the assumption that you'll have some left over.

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Regional specialties include sopa de caracol, fried fish, tamales, carne asada and baleadas. Other popular dishes include meat roasted with chismol and carne asada, chicken with rice and corn, and fried fish with pickled onions and jalapeños.

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