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Honduras Central America
White beaches fringed by the world's second-largest barrier reef, jungle-covered mountains cut by raftable white-water rivers and home to an astounding number of bird species, exquisite Maya ruins, colonial, cobblestone villages, fresh seafood grilled on the beachâ¦Yes, all this is found in Honduras, a country often hurried through or avoided entirely due to its dangerous image.
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Beaches
Top 6 things to do in Honduras from scuba diving to exploring Mayan ruins
Aug 17, 2022 • 8 Min read
This Central American country offers world-class snorkeling, stunning Mayan ruins, exciting nightlife and much more.
Public Transport
How to get around in Honduras, from the cloud forests to the beaches
Aug 14, 2022 • 6 Min read
The second-largest country in Central America, Honduras is a sprawl of mountains, islands, coastal plains and tropical lowlands. Here's how to get around.
Budget Travel
Honduras on a budget – how to see the beaches, reefs and ruins for less
Aug 13, 2022 • 7 Min read
Wonderfully intact Mayan ruins and reef-fringed tropical islands are just two of the many attractions in Honduras. Here's how to enjoy it all on a budget.
Beaches
The best beaches in Honduras, from the Caribbean Coast to the islands
Jul 17, 2022 • 13 Min read
Travelers flock to Central America's beaches, and Honduras has some of the best. Here are Honduras' top beaches, from the Caribbean Coast to the islands.
Destination Practicalities
All you need to know about visas for Honduras
Jul 16, 2022 • 3 Min read
If you’re eager to visit Mayan ruins, charming villages and white-sand beaches, here’s all you need to know about securing a visa for Honduras.
Destination Practicalities
Best time to visit Honduras for whale shark spotting, white-water rafting and avoiding the hurricane season
Jul 8, 2022 • 6 Min read
A warm, subtropical climate makes Honduras an ideal year-round destination. But the best time to visit depends on what you want to do. Here's when to go.
National Parks
The best places to visit in Honduras for reef and jungle adventures
Jun 29, 2022 • 11 Min read
Looking to venture outside the popular tourist bubble? Off-the-beaten-track Honduras has so much to see – here's our guide to the best places to go.
Food
Honduras road trip to Copán Ruins
May 17, 2019 • 5 Min read
The roads in Honduras are for everyone. People, dogs, vendors, three-wheel scooters and way at the bottom of the food chain – cars. They are a place of…
Road Trips
Rainforests, coasts and hideaways: A Honduras road trip
Jan 16, 2019 • 5 Min read
The famed Mayan ruins of Copán, the world-renowned diving on the islands of Utila and Roatán – Honduras is a country with so much to enjoy. But it's the…
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