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Honduras

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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Copán Archaeological Site Ruins
Copán Ruinas
One of the most important of all Maya civilizations lived, prospered, then mysteriously crumbled around the Copán archaeological ruins, a Unesco World…
Museo para la Identidad Nacional
Tegucigalpa
If you hit only one sight in Tegus, head here. The museum is housed in the gorgeously renovated 19th-century former Palace of Ministries. It's a superb…
Fortaleza Santa Bárbara de Trujillo
Honduras
High above the waves, gazing over the Caribbean toward the European motherland, this 17th-century Spanish fortress could not have a more evocative…
Museo de Escultura
Copán Ruinas
Copán is unique in the Maya world for its sculptures and some of the finest examples are on display at this impressive museum, which is fully signed in…
Roatán Marine Park
Roatán
Originally set up in 2005 with the aim of protecting the reef system around the West End and Sandy Bay, the Roatán Marine Park now covers the whole island…
Parque Nacional Montaña de Celaque
Western Honduras
Parque Nacional Celaque is one of Honduras’ most impressive national parks and boasts El Cerro de las Minas, the country’s highest peak (2849m), which is…
Pulhapanzak
Western Honduras
This magnificent 43m waterfall on the Río Lindo is 17km north of Lago de Yojoa (and also an easy day trip from San Pedro Sula). Surrounded by lush forest,…
Cascada Zacate
Honduras
The park’s first trail is still a favorite, with a moderately difficult three-hour hike to Cascada Zacate. You’ll hear the falls before you see them; they…

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This Central American country offers world-class snorkeling, stunning Mayan ruins, exciting nightlife and much more.

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Transportation

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.

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Visa Requirements

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.

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Money and Costs

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.

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