Curfew Imposed in Honduras

I've been going to coups as often as possible in Latin America. The capitol is where it's at if you want first hand look.

Otherwise you have to rely on regurgitated nonsense like this post.

How many gringos do you think will be killed in Tegus over the next month during demonstrations?

I love a good protest too, best time see the real people!

There was a curfew that began on Monday and should have ended today -Tuesday 22nd. The airports were shut until further notice.

Hola

I´m currently in Puerto Barrios trying to make the crossing into Honduras at Corinto on our way to the bay Islands. We have been told here that there are no buses today (tuesday afternoon) on the Hondurean side so we have stopped here to plan our next move.

Does anyone know if this is actually the case with the buses? I am thinking about to the border going early tomorrow just to see but would prefer not to just get turned straight back. I still plan on visiting the Bay islands but i just need to know if its actually possible. Also pefer not to be stuck here too long in limbo, what should ido?

ANY advice asap would be appreciated

Cheers, Asha

#1 thinks everything is fine-maybe you have more useful info the above poster? BTW-The airport has been closed, as well as the US Embassy.

According to new reports, its not much better. Tear Gas has been launched against protesters.

Though the curfew last time really was not adhered to overall by the general population, the capitol tends to get the brunt of decrees....

[http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/americas/09/22/honduras.embassy/index.html]

Cheers.

Even when this started though, the bay islands were relatively untouched by problems, you agree? So i feel like if i can get there safe enough then it should be fine.

It this an ok theory? Or do i have more problems than just getting there.

Thanks

yes the reports from the islands were "all is same same come on down and have fun".

#4 you might be able to get there taking the back route from puerto barrios

puerto barrios to finca inca...bluebird bus 6Q 2 hours

fi to rio tinto... 9 person single file canoe powered by yamaha with 2 guatemalan crew...6 Q 45 minutes

rt to cuyomelito...similar canoe with 2 honduran crew...20 L... 45 minute

cuyo to tegucigalpita...stake bed truck...20L 45 minutes

teg to puerto cortes...2nd class bus 20 L 1 hour

p c to san pedro sula....2nd class bus 20 L 1 hour

As #1 suggests, here's a first-hand look.

Seriously - unless someone is currently planning to fly directly to/from the Bay Islands (in the middle of the rainy/hurricane season) the current situation is only going to further destabilize the entire country. And while riots/protests in the capital city can be avoided, the on-going ripple effects of transportation strikes, industry shut-downs, military patrols, etc. will likely only further spread throughout all of Honduras.

Unfortunate, but there's no turning back with Zelaya back in the country. Hondurans don't have a choice for "existing" within the chaos. Travelers do!