What is the best way to travel around Honduras?

Taxis are generally the safest way to travel around the bigger towns and cities, and should always be used after dark; they can also be hired for longer journeys – negotiate a price up-front. They operate in all the main towns, tooting when they are available.



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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.

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Safety in Honduras Don't carry all your valuables in one place, and don't wear expensive jewelry on the streets. Avoid walking in the streets alone at night, especially as a woman. Always take a taxi to get out after dark. Remember to keep your room doors locked every time you leave and get into your hotel room.

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Important export crops other than bananas include coffee beans, tobacco, and sugarcane. Corn is the chief staple crop. Honduran farmers also plant genetically modified corn (illegal in the rest of Central America), which has helped combat food shortages and rising corn prices.

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Most common modes of transportation for commuting in the U.S. 2023. 73 percent of U.S. respondents answer our survey on Most common modes of transportation for commuting with Own / household car.

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The Honduran Lempira is the official currency, and it's valuable to know its current exchange rate before your trip. Exchange currency at banks, authorized exchange offices, or airports to get the best rates. While US dollars may be accepted in some places, it's recommended to use the local currency to avoid confusion.

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Never, ever hail a taxi in San Pedro or Tegucigalpa. Particularly in San Pedro where it's organised crime that thrives, there are a number of taxi drivers that work for gangs, so it's always in your best interest to use a reputable company that you know will get you to your destination without any incidents.

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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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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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This Central American country has a 3,000-year-old Mayan culture, beautiful beaches, and delicious cuisine. Honduras' tropical weather enriches its lush flora and fauna. Slightly larger than the state of Tennessee, Honduras is mountainous and the only Central American country without active volcanoes.

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Plane Pros Traveling by plane is the quickest and most comfortable way to get across a country, often turning a 12+ hour bus ride into a 1-hour trip. They're all set for you, have easily trackable and distinct schedules, and are generally very reliable.

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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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