Honduras travel details
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Honduras has a population of 9M with main currency as Honduran Lempira. The languages spoken are Spanish. Honduras travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are common in Honduras. Internet speed in Honduras is on average 2.7 Mbps.
Honduras travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Honduras and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. To enter Honduras, you must purchase a tourist card at the airport. If you're not a tourist or you plan to stay longer, you'll need a visa (see Travel).
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Honduras overall due to the threat of violent crime.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Issue Date : Feb 23, 2024
Honduras weather
Honduras essential details
Plugs
Honduras uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Money in Honduras
Currencies
Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (symbol: L), code HNL.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 lempiras. Lempira is subdivided into 100 centavos. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20 and 10 centavos.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Honduras. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet in Honduras
Internet
Internet speed in Honduras is on average 2.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Honduras is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 608.20 HNL, which includes 5 GB of data plan. You can choose from 2 telecoms: Claro or Tigo. Honduras uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850 and GSM 1900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Honduras upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Honduras, dial +, then 504 (the country code for Honduras), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Honduras, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 2 .
Honduras travel details
Driving in Honduras
Emergecy
Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire department
333
Honduras map
Honduras visa advice
If you're considering exploring Honduras beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Honduras transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Honduras, understanding Honduras Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.