Honduras
Republic of Honduras
Central America · HND
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Honduras
Honduras is strongest for travelers who know whether they want Bay Islands reef time or a land-based trip around Copan and national parks, because those two versions of the country feel very different. Most first visits are better when built around one side of that split instead of forcing dives, ruins, and long inland transfers into the same short itinerary.
Popular For
Things To See
- Roatan
- Copan Ruinas
- Utila
- Cayos Cochinos
- Pico Bonito National Park
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- January through April is the easiest broad season for a first trip.
- Roatan and Utila support a very different trip from Copan and the mainland, so short visits should stay focused.
- This is a country where transport and route choice matter more than trying to maximize the number of stops.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Honduras.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tegucigalpa
- Population
- 9,892,632
- Area
- 112,492 km²
- Region
- Central America
Languages
- Spanish
Currency
Honduran lempira (L)
HNL
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
45.8
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 39.8
- Restaurants
- 34.1
- Rent
- 12.1
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Tegucigalpa (14.10°N, 87.22°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
24/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 20/100
- Lived safety
- 32/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.645
Medium human development
- 5-year change
- +0.026
- 10-year change
- +0.044
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
- Gender Dev. Index (GDI)
- 0.964
- Gender Inequality Index (GII)
- 0.437
- Planetary-adjusted HDI (PHDI)
- 0.620
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (2)
- 🌿
Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve
Inscribed 1982
- 🏛️
Maya Site of Copan
Inscribed 1980
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 23.4%
- Forest cover
- 56.3%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 10
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 18
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
34/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
76/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Gracias a Dios Department, most eastern department, due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, armed robbery, and kidnapping, remains common. Violent gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, rape, narcotics, and human trafficking, is widespread. Local authorities may lack sufficient resources to respond effectively to serious crime incidents. Around resort areas in the Bay Islands, which include Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja, there is a concentration of resources, and these areas are better policed. Demonstrations occur regularly throughout the country and can be about a variety of political or economic issues. Protests, demonstrations, tire burnings, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and can turn violent. They can shutdown roads and highways, often without prior notice or estimated reopening timelines. In December 2022, the Government of Honduras declared a “State of Exception” in response to high levels of extortion and other crimes. The declaration remains in effect and has been modified to include more cities. It allows the police to suspend constitutional rights in 226 of the country’s 298 municipalities. The Honduran Ministry of Health declared in June 2024 a national emergency in Honduras due to an increase in dengue cases. The Ministry of Health has carried out dengue prevention, control, and surveillance activities, along with the promotion of preventive measures through the media and educational campaigns. It also carried out clean-up operations and campaigns, including the use of chemical and biological agents for vector control. Please review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and CDC Global Dengue for further information. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Honduras. If you decide to travel to Honduras: Avoid demonstrations. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking or driving at night. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry. Do not take public transportation, including white car taxis. U.S. government personnel and their family members are prohibited from using these forms of transportation. Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Honduras. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Gracias a Dios Department – Level 4: Do Not Travel U.S. government personnel and family members are restricted from traveling to Gracias a Dios, the most eastern department. The department is an isolated region with high levels of criminal activity. Narcotics trafficking is widespread, and large portions of the department are particularly vulnerable to drug trafficking organizations. Infrastructure is weak, government services are limited, and police and military presence is scarce. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data