Travel to Honduras

Though so many skip past Honduras, travel here offers such a rich experience.

The feeling on Utila is indescribable – tradewinds blowing, seafood grilling, dive boats bobbing, pirate stories sharing – it’s something we really urge you to experience for yourselves.

Not to be outdone by the other Central American nations, Honduras boasts ancient Mayan ruins of its own at Copán, and lush rainforests at Pico Bonito.

Immerse yourself in vibrant local cultures, explore diverse ecosystems, and enjoy the unique feeling of Honduras!

Best Time to Visit Honduras

Dry Season: The optimal time to visit Honduras is during the dry season, from November to April.

This period offers pleasant weather ideal for beach activities, diving, and exploring inland attractions.

Rainy Season: The rainy season, from May to October, brings lush landscapes but may also lead to travel disruptions due to heavy rainfall.

Transport in Honduras

Public transport and tourist shuttles are equally popular ways for travellers to get around Honduras.

To reach the popular Bay Islands (Roatán and Utila) you will need to either fly, or take a water taxi.

Water Taxis: Water taxis are a convenient way to get from La Ceiba to Utila and Roatán (the Bay Islands).

View the Dream Ferries schedule

Bus: Bus travel around Honduras is very easy to navigate.

The local busses (parando) are much cheaper than tourist shuttles, but expect the journey to be slower with many stops, and the busses are often packed to the brim.

There are also more expensive bus options (servicio directo, and lujo) which are direct services and upgraded busses. We used Viana Transportes.

Busses usually depart from the main hubs of Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba or San Pedro Sula.

Services slow down after lunch, so try to get to your destination by around 4pm in order to avoid getting stranded at night.

Remember to be extra cautious at night.

Tourist Shuttle: Extremely popular with backpackers and tourists to get around due to the relatively far distances between hotspots in Honduras.

However, they are not super cheap. Reserve online or through your accommodation.

We used Roneey Shuttle for all our bookings in Honduras and can highly recommend them!

Many travellers only transit through Honduras, so expect to potentially have to change van one, two or even three times (this happened to us) on a longer journey as they swap and pick up passengers.

We spent three days shuttling from El Tunco in El Salvador to La Ceiba in Honduras, where we got the ferry over to Utila (but trust us – it’s so worth it!) You can watch our mini vlog of that experience here 👉 Part One & Two

Safety in Honduras

Roatán, Utila, and Copán are safe areas for travel.

In other areas of Honduras it is wise to exercise a higher degree of caution due to the threat of crime.

Remain aware, especially in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa (which we would honestly suggest you avoid anyway). Also, avoid taking the local bus in San Pedro Sula if possible due to potential threat of armed robbery.

Avoid traveling at night and keep your valuables secure. We made all of our transit routes during daylight hours and had only positive experiences.

If you need to travel around a city at night, we advise taking a taxi to be safe. Make sure you always agree on the price before getting in!