Tegucigalpa
Capital with St. Michael Cathedral and views from El Picacho — arrival often via Toncontín (TGU) or Palmerola (XPL).
Travel & Discover
Routes, season, entry (INM: 90 days, CA-4, extension), safety and practical notes for a visit to Honduras.
Updated: November 2026
Regions & routes
Copán Ruinas
Maya site and colonial town in the west.
Roatán & Bay Islands
Ferry or flight to Roatán/Utila — diving and beaches.
North coast & nature
La Ceiba, Pico Bonito, Lake Yojoa.
Also: Utila, Cayos Cochinos, Gracias/Celaque. Shuttles and buses link tourist towns.
Best time to visit
- Drier months often ~Nov–Apr.
- Rainy season typically ~May–Oct.
- Coasts hot and humid; highland Tegucigalpa cooler at night.
Entry: INM, 90 days & CA-4
Per INM: tourists may stay up to 90 days; extensions can bring the total to 120 days in Honduras or the CA-4 region (Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua). After that: leave CA-4, seek a special stay permit, or apply for residency — check current practice.
- Extension: before expiry at an INM inland office; passport and application; fee ca. USD 20 per extended month (TGR).
- Many nationalities are visa-exempt; others need a visa in advance.
- Tourist status does not allow local paid work.
- Overstay can mean fines and deportation — INM.
Safety (neutral)
Travel advisories describe theft, robbery and unsafe urban areas — especially at night and on public transport. Usual urban caution, known transport and local updates.
Money & payments
Currency: lempira (HNL). USD is sometimes accepted; cards are common in cities and tourist spots.
- Numbeo Tegucigalpa (Oct 2026, approx.): inexpensive restaurant ca. L200 (~USD 7–8); meal for 2 ca. L880 (~USD 33).
- Rough guide: ca. 26–27 HNL per USD.
Getting around
- City: taxis/apps in Tegucigalpa; islands often golf cart/taxi.
- Ferries and flights to the Bay Islands.
- Buses and shuttles between tourist towns.
Sources
Disclaimer: This page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules and prices change — verify with official sources.