Honduras

Overview

Located to the south east of Nicaragua, Honduras was once a quiet undiscovered place. Today, it is changing at a relative pace, some say too fast, others embrace it.

Honduras is a destination for those with an open mind and the knowledge of a few key Spanish words. With a changing political system, problems with gangs and HIV/AIDS, and now illegal logging becoming a main concern, it is not problem free. However, the general public are friendly, the beaches are gorgeous, snorkelling stunning and there are Howler Monkeys and birds galore.

Utila is often frequented by backpackers because of the excellent and low cost accommodation and amazing diving. For nature lovers there are lush national parks with some of the most beautiful birds you will ever see and pretty waterfalls in the lakes region of Lago de Yojoa.

With a hot and humid climate almost all year round, Honduras is a fascinating destination for those with an open mind.

Photos

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Three heads are better than one: Scarlet Macaws on macaw carving at Copán
credit/licence: Ralph Hopkins, Lonely Planet
More than a pretty spot: the Spanish fortress at Omoa offers history as well
credit/licence: Alfredo Maiquez, Lonely Planet
It's a coconut's life: basking under a tree on the Caribbean coast near Tela
credit/licence: Alfredo Maiquez, Lonely Planet
Houses on stilts on Roatan Island, off north central coast of Honduras
credit/licence: David Behrens, Lonely Planet
San Miguel (Saint Michael's) Cathedral, Tegucigalpa, built 1765-1782
credit/licence: Alfredo Maiquez, Lonely Planet
High-hatted boys in streets of Tegucigalpa, capital city of Honduras
credit/licence: Jonathan Selig, Lonely Planet