Honduras
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Overview
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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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…
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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…
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A short distance northeast of the capital, Parque Nacional La Tigra covers 238 sq km of rugged forest, with cloud forest and dry pine forest, numerous…
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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…
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Lancetilla Botanical Garden & Research Center
Honduras
One of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world, the Lancetilla Botanical Garden & Research Center spans 1680 hectares and has 1200 species of…
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Iguana Research & Breeding Station
Utila
Up the hill from the town center, this great place studies and protects the highly endangered Utila iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri), which is known locally as …
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Parque Nacional Jeannette Kawas
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This national park a half-hour boat ride from Tela has several white-sand beaches, including the pretty Playa Cocalito. Offshore coral reefs make for…
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Roatán
These wonderful botanical gardens have well-maintained trails through 40 acres of protected forest, extending up a hillside known as Carambola Mountain…
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Dive into Honduras and explore its preserved Maya sites, incredible wildlife, culture and nightlife with our guide to getting the best out of your trip.
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Looking to venture outside the popular tourist bubble? Off-the-beaten-track Honduras has so much to offer – here's our guide to the best places to go.
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The weather in Honduras is rarely bad but some activities and festivals are worth timing your trip for. Here's what you need to know about when to visit.
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Honduras is a place of immense beauty and diversity, but traveling here does require some forethought and on-the-ground know-how.
Read articleTransportation
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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Honduras has a wealth of attractions awaiting you, so don't allow visa drama to delay your trip. Find out if you need one and how to get it.
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Wonderfully intact Maya 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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Discover the top 6 things to do in Honduras with kids, from exploring ancient ruins to beach adventures. Here's how to visit with tots in tow.
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