Latin America - Honduras - Country Information

Honduras is the second largest country in Central America (after Nicaragua). The spectacular Mayan ruins at Copan are Honduras`s premier tourist attraction but the country has a lot more to offer, such as a mountainous interior, a pleasant, Caribbean coastline and enjoyable national parks such as La Tigra, located only a few kilometres from the capital, Tegucigalpa.

Visas:

Citizens of the United States, Canada, most European countries, Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand normally receive 90-day tourist cards when entering the country. A yellow slip of paper will be stapled or folded into your passport – don’t lose it, as you’ll have to turn it in when you leave, or get it stamped if you extend your stay

Health risks:

Yellow-fever, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus-Diptheria

When to Go:

Like most tropical countries, Honduras experiences a rainy season and a dry season, known locally as invierno (winter) and verano (summer), respectively. In the interior, especially the west and south, the rainy season runs roughly from May to November. Rains usually come in the afternoon and last an hour or so. On the north coast and Bay Islands, the rainy season is later, around September to December, with nortes (‘northerners’, cool storms from the north) possible into February. Hurricanes are most likely from September to October, though they rarely hit Honduras directly. However, even a far-off hurricane can send heavy rain Honduras’ way and can cause flooding or minor mudslides.

Travel is easier during the dry season, especially for scuba diving and trips to La Moskitia. Then again, the forests and countryside are more lush during the rainy season. February and March are good months to visit because the weather is fairly stable across the country; the trails and roads are drying out but the trees and underbrush are still full and green.