Honduras Travel Specialists
Our Honduras specialists are experienced and passionate about the country - between them they have spent many weeks a year researching new experiences and ensuring everything is of the highest standard. They know Honduras inside out.
NickHonduras Specialist01993 838 607
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Honduras travel specialist - Nick
Practical Information
Honduras is a peaceful and friendly country that offers relatively straightforward travel in the main.
However, economically it is poor and the mountainous interior has minimal road structure so much of the country is still waiting to be discovered, which our specialists are keen to do as it opens up.
Getting around
We can recommend a variety of routes around the country travelling by road and air to suit your needs, and our local guides’ expert knowledge will make your trip an even more rewarding experience.
Combining Honduras with Guatemala
Honduras is a fabulous country to visit in its own right, especially for divers and snorkellers, but is often and easily combined as an overland trip with neighbouring Guatemala.
Language
Spanish is the national language but English is widely spoken, particularly in the tourist areas. However it is always useful to know a few key Spanish phrases.
Food and drink
Honduras does have some specialities that are worth trying. 'Anafre' is a fondue style dish of cheese, beans or meat and 'tapado' is a rich vegetable stew that meat and fish can be added to. Along the north coast of Honduras there is a distinct Caribbean influence to the cuisine with more fish included in menus and coconut bread being served with most meals.
Money
The national currency of Honduras is the lempira (L). UK pounds are not easy to change in Honduras so please take USD. If you have travellers cheques then there are a number of national banks across Honduras that will happily change them, with American Express, Visa and Thomas Cook being the most widely accepted. When changing travellers cheques banks will often ask to see proof of purchase. Using credit and debit cards in Honduras can be a problem. Visa credit and debit cards are the most widely accepted.
Tipping
Tipping for good service is an accepted fact. It is common to be expected to tip the service you receive whilst eating in a restaurant also. A tip of around 10% is acceptable for good service.
Under The Skin
Read
'Honduras: The making of a Banana Republic', by Alison Acker.
Listen
Music is a combination of mexican ballads, caribbean merengue and salsa as well as latin and english rock and reggueton.
Eat
Rice, beans, fried plantains, cheese, chicken and tortillas are their staple diet but by the coast the range of fresh fish is fantastic.
Drink
Rum and coke or licuardos (smoothies).
Word
Manana (tomorrow).
Trademarks
Llush and green, white sand, laid back.
Artisania-handmade pots, lamps, weavings, hammocks.
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