Honduras Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Honduras

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Honduras

Toll & Vignette: Toll plazas (Peaje) active on CA-5 highway between Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula (cash in Lempiras).

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 10 percent tip standard in restaurants. Sit-down restaurants often add 10% service. Dive masters and tour guides appreciate 5–10 USD per day.

• DO Marvel at ancient Maya stelae and scarlet macaws at the Copán Ruinas archaeological park.
• DO Go scuba diving or snorkeling along the vibrant Mesoamerican Barrier Reef off Roatán or Utila.
• DO Enjoy a fresh, warm 'Baleada con todo' from a local street vendor for breakfast.
• DON'T Avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar neighborhoods of San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa.
• DON'T Do not openly display expensive jewelry or large sums of cash in urban centers.
• DON'T Never buy or remove ancient Maya relics or wild coral pieces (heavily penalized by law!).

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (110V/120V, 60Hz – US prongs). Travel adapters required for European plugs.

Tap Water: Tap water is not potable in Honduras. Drink only sealed bottled water (Agua purificada) and avoid tap water for brushing teeth.

Insider Tip: Diving Paradise: Utila is world-renowned as one of the most affordable spots to earn PADI scuba certifications and encounter whale sharks. On the Bay Islands, English is widely spoken and US Dollars are accepted.