Honduras calls you chiefly with its unspoiled subtropical forests (and their birdwatching opportunities), the beaches and coral reefs of its Bay Islands, and its archaeology. It may lack the development and savoir-faire of its more prosperous Central American cousins, but there are rich pickings here if you choose to visit, as our specialists will tell you. On your tailor-made Honduras holiday, they’d encourage you to roam the Maya complex of Copán (which can impress just as much as Chichén Itzà and is far quieter). And, there are countless smaller ruins, all enveloped by jungle and known only to the resident oriels and woodpeckers.
On top of exploring Maya sites, your time in Honduras could involve boating the mangroves of Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge in search of herons, jacanas and kingfishers. You might spot red-eyed tree frogs in Pico Bonito National Park, before rounding off your trip with snorkeling (or simply snoozing) in a Bay Islands’ idyll, Roatán.
Suggested itineraries for Honduras
These itineraries give you a starting point for what your trip to Honduras could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favourite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
In search of the Maya through Honduras, Belize, Guatemala & Mexico
The Maya empire in its heyday spanned hundreds of miles from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, through the jungle lowlands of Guatemala and Belize and stretching as far south as Copan in the hills of Western Honduras. This three week itinerary is comprised of predominantly overland travel, allowing you to enjoy not only the key Maya sites en route but also the spectacular scenery along the way from lush jungle, colourful colonial towns and Caribbean coastline. You will therefore experience the vibrancy and diversity of Central America at its very best.
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Best time to visit
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Honduras in pictures
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![View from Hacienda San Lucas, Copan]( "View from Hacienda San Lucas, Copan")
Travel off-the-beaten-track -
![Copan, Honduras]( "Copan, Honduras")
Visit the pyramids of Copán -
![West End Beach, Roatan Island]( "West End Beach, Roatan Island")
Snorkel around Roatán Island -
![Pico Bonito National Park, Honduras]( "Pico Bonito National Park, Honduras")
Explore Pico Bonito National Park -
![River rafting, Pico Bonito National Park]( "River rafting, Pico Bonito National Park")
Enjoy rafting on the Cangrejal River -
![Cayos Cochinos, Honduras]( "Cayos Cochinos, Honduras")
Meet the local Garifuna at Cayos Cochinos -
![Howler Monkey, Honduras]( "Howler Monkey, Honduras")
Search for wildlife at La Mosquitia -
![West End Beach, Roatan Island]( "West End Beach, Roatan Island")
Dive in the waters off Roatán Island
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