Introducing San Pedro Sula
Travel Alert: San Pedro Sula has a serious crime problem; see the Dangers & Annoyances section for details.
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San Pedro Sula may be second to Tegucigalpa in size, but it is the alpha male in most other respects: Honduras’ booming export industry is based here, the majority of agricultural products pass through here, the airport is larger and more modern, even the nightlife is better. It is also the capital of Honduras in some less-appealing aspects, including HIV infection and gang violence.
Travelers tend to see San Pedro as a necessary evil. Most international flights land here because the city lies right between Honduras’ top destinations, Copán Ruínas and the Bay Islands. You wouldn’t be alone in trying to get in and out of San Pedro as quickly as possible.
That said, San Pedro does have a very good archaeology and history museum, a pleasant downtown area, some excellent restaurants, and a hopping bar and club scene, including gay and lesbian spots. If you’ve been on the road a while, you may appreciate San Pedro’s urban amenities, including movie theatres, ultramodern malls, fast food, and clothing and electronics stores.
San Pedro can get extremely hot and humid, especially April to September. The rain starts around May, which helps cool things off.
Last updated: Jun 19, 2009
Thorn Tree forum discussion
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RE: San Pedro Sula 5-day urban roam-around
by carloscastejon 13 September 2011
GRAN HOTEL SULA.... right in the center... in front of the central plaza...Sunday is a great day... and highly recommend you the ANTROPOLO…
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Itinerary for Guatemala, Belize and Honduras
by B_cereus 13 September 2011
Hello everyone, I'm going to be landing in Guatemala City this friday night, and leaving San Pedro Sula 17 days . Would you be so kind…
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RE: Itinerary opinions and suggestions
by JoseKevo 11 September 2011
Considering you're coming in on the 30th (what time does your flight arrive?) I would recommend just heading to Copán Ruinas. Things…
