Curfew Imposed in Honduras

The President, rather Ex President, that was flown out of Honduras in a legislative coup of sorts, has returned and is residing at the Brazilian Embassy in the capital, where thousands have gathered, the new administration has promised to arrest him should he return.

Who knows what will happen now, but clashes and large scale protest could erupt, so be prepared for avoiding the capitol and try to stay clear of the areas of demonstrators. Hopefully the airport wont close. Borders are open to foreigners,

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!

you have a better chance of being killed in a chicken bus wreck than by this civil unrest....whoever wins wants you to stay & spend $$$

pakistan protests are a different story...

# 8 and #4, not necessary, just go and cross at Corinto, there are and will be buses. You just might have to wait a bit (or a lot) longer than usual, but who cares: it's Central America!
OP, thanks for sharing....

true pedro but the canoe route from puerto barrios is a cool way to cross borders

A couple of things...

1. Things can go awry FAST in the current situation. All the major unions are threatening strikes if there are no developments. Strikes will shut the nation down even more so than it has been the past couple of days. Travelers risk getting stuck somewhere they really shouldn't be as a result. That's the LEAST that can happen.

2. The Bay Islands depend ENTIRELY on the mainland for EVERYTHING. If supply lines go down, like they already have a few times because of the current situation. Utila went without fuel for its main power generators for DAYS a few weeks ago due to logistical problems brought on by roadblocks. If the ferries stop going even a couple of days, the islands run out of everything in short order, especially Utila.

Just a couple of things to keep in mind if thinking about going to Honduras now.

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

"you have a better chance of being killed in a chicken bus wreck than by this civil unrest....whoever wins wants you to stay & spend $$$"

Who knows. You're right, they're not targeting gringos specifically nor does it involve gringos but the demonstrations could turn violent anytime and ANYBODY (participants, passer-by, local, gringo, etc) around can get hurt. The locals who are not participating in the demonstrations (in support of Zelaya or the interim government) are moving the hell away from the commotion and so should you. Yes you will be spending quite a bit of $$$ IF food & supplies gets very scarce over a longer period of time while you're holed up in town because the buses aren't running.

In the meantime when transport gets disrupted or blocked and the stores go empty it affects EVERYBODY, locals or tourists alike. So don't kid yourself to think you're more immune then the locals. So be better safe than sorry.

anyone101...have you ever been in the center of a civil unrest?...or are you simply regurgitating what you've read or heard?

this is history in the making & there is no big problem for gringos to witness it first hand...

us$$$ will bail you out of any potention problems

Food shortages are being reported as we speak.

Here is a first hand report form the bay islands.

[http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1824674&tstart=0]

yeah, I used to do it, am I correct to remember crocs in the river, because that's what I remember being nervous the lanch might tip and we'd be lunch....

i don't think they were crocs...probably caimans...but for sure crocodilians of some sort

i only did the trip once but would like to do it again maybe early next year. I asked for help on this route recently on this thread...got no replies

Obviously stirred up a lot of passionate replys.

OF COURSE I don't think I'm immune because I'm a gringo. I asked if the Bay Islands were more protected from trouble.

And when this settles, what the people will want the most is their livelihood back so will be grateful when tourists return. All travelling, especially somewhere like CA, involved risks. Thanks for all your input while I'm calculating mine. Cheers

because you are a gringo you are pretty much immuned in hispanic countries when it comes to revolutions...but not when it comes to scams... you are the target

3 months into the protests & no gringos targeted..in fact you are less a target during the protests for more than one reason...

traveling inherently involves risks no matter where you go in the world...for more than one reason

[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/29/world/americas/29honduras.html?_r=1&hp]

Things are very fluid, as they say.....

Travelling to Honduras tomorrow to San Pedro Sula but now questionning whether its wise to go onto Bay Islands to dive as have discovered my travel insurance is invalid due to the UK (and most worldwide) governments advising against all but essential travel. After hearing the islands were unaffected we were still going to go but hadn´t realised the implications on our insurance and unfortuantely have now read all the small print and seen I´m not covered for any travel in the country. As a result am disapointed and edging against it as scuba diving without insurance doesn´t seem like the best idea.

Anyone know an insurance company that doesn´t have this clause and will still cover Honduras? Have read several but seems to be standard.

"this is history in the making & there is no big problem for gringos to witness it first hand..."

http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN12151282

Here's an excerpt from the above "Amnesty International said in September that Honduras risks spiraling into a state of lawlessness where police and military act with no regard for rights."

Very fluid as inidcated on #21. All I can say is if you want to witness it first hand please be careful.

Anyone traveling into Honduras right now is just asking for an unnecessary shitstorm of various trouble and risks. History in the making??? please. To go into that without necessity is idiocy at its finest hour. This impoverished country's already fragile infrastructure is on the verge of collapse, why risk getting stuck somewhere you shouldn't be? It's already a dangerous country before all this crap, it can only get worse.