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What to See in Honduras
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Honduras
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Honduras has two sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Copan (1980)
This is "the" Maya site in Honduras. Located on the border with Guatemala, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This is "the" Maya site in Honduras. Located on the border with Guatemala, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve (1982)
A UNESCO-listed site in the heart of La Mosquitia, stretching from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast. Wildlife and plant life are abundant, as are archaeological sites. Hiking is possible here.
A UNESCO-listed site in the heart of La Mosquitia, stretching from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast. Wildlife and plant life are abundant, as are archaeological sites. Hiking is possible here.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Copan
This is "the" Maya site in Honduras. Located on the border with Guatemala, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This is "the" Maya site in Honduras. Located on the border with Guatemala, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gulf of Fonseca
On the Pacific coast, between El Salvador and Nicaragua, the Gulf of Fonseca is home to several beaches nestled among mangroves.
On the Pacific coast, between El Salvador and Nicaragua, the Gulf of Fonseca is home to several beaches nestled among mangroves.
Gracias
Nestled in the mountains, this town in the west of the country has preserved its colonial style. It also features hot springs.
Nestled in the mountains, this town in the west of the country has preserved its colonial style. It also features hot springs.
La Ceiba
Caribbean coastal port city with beautiful beaches and ferries to the Bay Islands. It’s also a great base for exploring the surrounding area (Pico Bonito, Garifuna villages).
Caribbean coastal port city with beautiful beaches and ferries to the Bay Islands. It’s also a great base for exploring the surrounding area (Pico Bonito, Garifuna villages).
The Mosquitia
This rainforest region stretches along the eastern coast of Honduras and especially Nicaragua, inhabited only by a few indigenous communities. The area has minimal infrastructure and offers great opportunities for off-the-beaten-path exploration.
This rainforest region stretches along the eastern coast of Honduras and especially Nicaragua, inhabited only by a few indigenous communities. The area has minimal infrastructure and offers great opportunities for off-the-beaten-path exploration.
San Pedro Sula
The second-largest urban area in Honduras is more of an economic hub and transport crossroads than a tourist city. It is also a city "notorious" for its violence and insecurity.
The second-largest urban area in Honduras is more of an economic hub and transport crossroads than a tourist city. It is also a city "notorious" for its violence and insecurity.
Tegucigalpa
The capital and largest city of the country isn’t the most attractive tourist destination, despite its beautiful 18th-century cathedral.
The capital and largest city of the country isn’t the most attractive tourist destination, despite its beautiful 18th-century cathedral.
Tela
Between La Ceiba and Guatemala, this seaside town has beautiful beaches and is especially at the heart of Garifuna culture, which you can also discover in the surrounding villages.
Between La Ceiba and Guatemala, this seaside town has beautiful beaches and is especially at the heart of Garifuna culture, which you can also discover in the surrounding villages.
Trujillo
Nestled in the bay of the same name, with mountains in the background, Trujillo offers beautiful beaches dominated by an old fortress.
Nestled in the bay of the same name, with mountains in the background, Trujillo offers beautiful beaches dominated by an old fortress.
Valle de Angeles
This pretty valley not far from Tegucigalpa is home to several small villages dating from the Spanish colonial era within its municipality.
This pretty valley not far from Tegucigalpa is home to several small villages dating from the Spanish colonial era within its municipality.
Islands
Cayos Cochinos
A small, sparsely inhabited archipelago between La Ceiba (on the mainland) and the Islas de la Bahía. Stunning postcard-perfect beaches and diving far from the crowds.
A small, sparsely inhabited archipelago between La Ceiba (on the mainland) and the Islas de la Bahía. Stunning postcard-perfect beaches and diving far from the crowds.
Guanaja
The easternmost of the Bay Islands is less touristy than its neighbors, even though it offers beautiful beaches and great diving and fishing spots.
The easternmost of the Bay Islands is less touristy than its neighbors, even though it offers beautiful beaches and great diving and fishing spots.
Bay Islands
The islands of Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja are the three main ones in this Caribbean archipelago. The area is renowned for diving, beaches, and nightlife, particularly on Roatan.
The islands of Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja are the three main ones in this Caribbean archipelago. The area is renowned for diving, beaches, and nightlife, particularly on Roatan.
Roatan
With its magnificent beaches and coral reef, this is the most developed island for tourism in the region and a renowned diving hotspot.
With its magnificent beaches and coral reef, this is the most developed island for tourism in the region and a renowned diving hotspot.
Utila
Far more backpacker- and independent-traveller-friendly, the island offers the same stunning beaches and diving opportunities as the rest of the archipelago.
Far more backpacker- and independent-traveller-friendly, the island offers the same stunning beaches and diving opportunities as the rest of the archipelago.
Warning: A large part of the country (outside the islands and Copán) is currently strongly advised against for security reasons by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Natural Heritage
Celaque National Park
This forested park in western Honduras is home to the country's highest peak (2,870 m). Hiking is possible here.
This forested park in western Honduras is home to the country's highest peak (2,870 m). Hiking is possible here.
Cusuco National Park
Located near San Pedro Sula, this is a beautiful park of waterfalls and forests (with giant ferns) where many animals live (pumas, birds, monkeys). It’s a great place for trekking.
Located near San Pedro Sula, this is a beautiful park of waterfalls and forests (with giant ferns) where many animals live (pumas, birds, monkeys). It’s a great place for trekking.
La Tigra National Park
Not far from Tegucigalpa. This pretty forested site offers opportunities for short hikes.
Not far from Tegucigalpa. This pretty forested site offers opportunities for short hikes.
Pico Bonito National Park
This small park near La Ceiba is popular with rafting, kayaking, and hiking enthusiasts.
This small park near La Ceiba is popular with rafting, kayaking, and hiking enthusiasts.
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
A UNESCO-listed site in the heart of La Mosquitia, stretching from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast. Wildlife and plant life are abundant, as are archaeological sites. Hiking is possible here.
A UNESCO-listed site in the heart of La Mosquitia, stretching from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast. Wildlife and plant life are abundant, as are archaeological sites. Hiking is possible here.
Must-see & highly recommended
Copan
★★★★ This is "the" Maya site in Honduras. Located on the border with Guatemala, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Bay Islands
★★★★ The islands of Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja are the three main ones in this Caribbean archipelago. The area is renowned for diving, beaches…
Roatan
★★★★ With its magnificent beaches and coral reef, this is the most developed island for tourism in the region and a renowned diving hotspot.
Utila
★★★★ Far more backpacker- and independent-traveller-friendly, the island offers the same stunning beaches and diving opportunities as the rest…
Recommended
Cayos Cochinos
★★★ A small, sparsely inhabited archipelago between La Ceiba (on the mainland) and the Islas de la Bahía. Stunning postcard-perfect beaches and…
The Mosquitia
★★★ This rainforest region stretches along the eastern coast of Honduras and especially Nicaragua, inhabited only by a few indigenous…
Worth a look / Other
Comayagua
★★ This former capital has preserved its beautiful colonial architecture.
Gulf of Fonseca
★★ On the Pacific coast, between El Salvador and Nicaragua, the Gulf of Fonseca is home to several beaches nestled among mangroves.
Gracias
★★ Nestled in the mountains, this town in the west of the country has preserved its colonial style. It also features hot springs.
Guanaja
★★ The easternmost of the Bay Islands is less touristy than its neighbors, even though it offers beautiful beaches and great diving and…
Omoa
★★ This seaside resort near San Pedro Sula is home to a beautiful 18th-century Spanish fortress.
Cusuco National Park
★★ Located near San Pedro Sula, this is a beautiful park of waterfalls and forests (with giant ferns) where many animals live (pumas, birds…
La Tigra National Park
★★ Not far from Tegucigalpa. This pretty forested site offers opportunities for short hikes.
Pico Bonito National Park
★★ This small park near La Ceiba is popular with rafting, kayaking, and hiking enthusiasts.
Pulhapanzak Falls
★★ These are beautiful waterfalls not far from San Pedro Sula.
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
★★ A UNESCO-listed site in the heart of La Mosquitia, stretching from the central mountains to the Caribbean coast. Wildlife and plant life…
Santa Rosa de Copan
★★ Not far from Copan, in the mountains, the town has a charming colonial centre.
Tela
★★ Between La Ceiba and Guatemala, this seaside town has beautiful beaches and is especially at the heart of Garifuna culture, which you can…
Trujillo (Honduras)
★★ Nestled in the bay of the same name, with mountains in the background, Trujillo offers beautiful beaches dominated by an old fortress.
Valle de Angeles
★★ This pretty valley not far from Tegucigalpa is home to several small villages dating from the Spanish colonial era within its municipality.
Cangrejal
★ You can go rafting in this river, which flows into the Caribbean Sea near La Ceiba.
La Ceiba
★ Caribbean coastal port city with beautiful beaches and ferries to the Bay Islands. It’s also a great base for exploring the…
Lake Yojoa
★ The largest lake in Honduras. You can fish and hike along its shores.
Celaque National Park
★ This forested park in western Honduras is home to the country's highest peak (2,870 m). Hiking is possible here.
San Pedro Sula
★ The second-largest urban area in Honduras is more of an economic hub and transport crossroads than a tourist city. It is also a city…
Tegucigalpa
★ The capital and largest city of the country isn’t the most attractive tourist destination, despite its beautiful 18th-century…
- Copan
- Cayos Cochinos
- Comayagua
- Gracias
- Bay Islands
- La Ceiba
- Omoa
- San Pedro Sula
- Santa Rosa de Copan
- Tegucigalpa
- Tela
- Valle de Angeles
- Cangrejal
- Lake Yojoa
- Celaque National Park
- Cusuco National Park
- La Tigra National Park
- Pico Bonito National Park
- Pulhapanzak Falls
- Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
- Trujillo (Honduras)