Still a little rough around the edges even now, but with superb diving/snorkeling (Roatán and Utila islands); the great Maya ruins and charming colonial town of Copán; the afro-Caribbean culture of the Garifunas; and eco-adventure tourism in La Ceiba and elsewhere.

 

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7 Ecotourism Stars of Honduras

  HermésLeonelVega Though Costa Rica is Central America´s (and perhaps all of Latin America´s) premier star when it comes to ecotourism, there´s also an undersung but incredibly rich trove of eco treasures to be explored next door in Honduras, with lush rainforests and stunning coastlines, among other things. On the marine side – exploring the richness of the world´s second largest coral reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef – the islands of Roatán and Utila are better known. But here are a…

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Garífuna coast cited in '12 Top Destinations for African-Diaspora Travel'

  Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been Black History Month in the USA, and since 1995 in Canada, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands). And though the reason for the African diaspora was tragic and horrific - the brutal, centuries-long trafficking of human slaves - it has also enriched many parts of the world, and indeed, world culture as a whole. So what better way to kick BHM off than with a look at a dozen of the most…

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  • Joseba Basabe September 21, 2025 at 10:00am
    Visitors to Honduras often overlook the city of Comayagua, which was the first capital of Honduras, but its historic core is a colonial charmer, and here´s a look at its various allures: https://thetouristchecklist.com/things-to-do-in-comayagua/
    25 Best & Fun Things to Do in Comayagua - The Tourist Checklist
    Comayagua is a charming city in Honduras, rich in history and culture. This beautiful destination features stunning architecture, friendly locals, an…
  • Helen Brown September 20, 2025 at 4:49pm
    A pretty comprehensive look at Honduras´ black Garifunas (Afro-Hondurans whose ancestors came from the Caribbean): https://hondurastravel.com/blog/garifuna-people/
    Who are the Garifuna People?
    The Garifuna people are a unique ethnic group that can be found in Honduras.They are part African and Carib Indians. Most live in Honduras' Caribbean…
  • Max Pesling September 19, 2025 at 9:34pm
    I have a favorite baleada place in Jackson Heights, Queens, and it was mouthwatering to read about them and more recently in LP: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/what-to-eat-and-drink-in-hond...
    What to eat and drink in Honduras
    Honduras' cuisine blends Spanish, Afro-Caribbean and Indigenous flavors. Here are the best things to eat and drink during your visit.
  • Jordan Simon December 22, 2024 at 1:20pm
    Travel+Leisure recently wrote about an islet and beach called Little French Key after SpaSeekers.com crowned it the world´s "most relaxing beach": https://www.travelandleisure.com/little-french-key-honduras-named-m...
  • José Balido October 12, 2023 at 12:27pm
    When it comes to tourism, capital Tegucigalpa understandably doesn´t get a whole lot of love, especially when there are so many other great places to experience in Honduras (when I was here on a press trip years ago, we weren´t even taken to Tegucigalpa). But there are a number of interesting things to do here, and Lonely Planet lays them out: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/honduras/tegucigalpa/attractions
    Must-see attractions Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Lonely Planet
    Discover the best attractions in Tegucigalpa including Museo para la Identidad Nacional, Parque Naciones Unidas El Picacho, and Plaza Morazán.
  • Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 27, 2023 at 3:05pm
    This year Honduras got some love from the Daily Beast, which compared it favorably to increasingly overrun Costa Rica: https://www.thedailybeast.com/honduras-is-a-less-crowded-less-expen...
    This Tiny Country Is a Less Crowded, Less Expensive Costa Rica
    Sorry, Costa Rica, but Honduras is the next Central American hotspot for adventurous travelers who want to skip the crowds and save a buck.
  • David Paul Appell December 21, 2022 at 11:39am
    I've been to several parts of Honduras - taken around as a journalist when it hosted the Central America Travel Mart - but they never bothered to show us the capital, Tegucigalpa. So I was curious: is there anything worth going out of your way for in "Tegus"? This article answered my question: sure thing! https://expertvagabond.com/tegucigalpa-honduras/
    Welcome To Tegucigalpa: Exploring The Honduran Capital
    The capital city of Honduras is dirty, dangerous, and expensive. Just the type of place most people try to avoid. So naturally I decided to go urban…
  • Paul Varmuza April 17, 2022 at 10:52am
    Interesting piece on a dive trip to Roatán this past winter by the New York Times' deputy travel editor, including insight into the fragility of its coral reef: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/02/travel/roatan-honduras-coral-ree...
  • Tripatini July 9, 2012 at 3:25pm

    Now in our blog: B'ix a Beel? Key Phrases for Travel in Honduras' Maya areas.

  • David Paul Appell January 30, 2010 at 5:26pm
    As Honduras enters new political era, get details this week in Tripatini's blog about its tourism industry's efforts to recover.
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