Key facts
Honduras is a country located in Central America. There are 3 countries (El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua) that Honduras shares its borders with. The official language of Honduras is Spanish. Unfortunately, if you speak English, it might be problematic to communicate fluently unless you know Spanish.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Honduras was ranked 55th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Honduras is Honduran lempira (HNL). The lempira (L) is subdivided into 100 centavo.
Honduran
Banknotes
L1L2L5L10L20L50L100L500
Honduran
Coins
5¢10¢20¢50¢
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Honduras is 62.23 Mbps and mobile is 52.65 Mbs.The global average is 192.62 Mbps and 126.54 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Honduras.25.09 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Honduras, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Honduras. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Honduras will celebrate 11 national public holidays. The next one Independence Day will take place on September 15.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day | |
| March 28, 2024Moving holiday | Maundy ThursdayHoly Thursday | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayGood Friday | |
| March 30, 2024Moving holiday | Holy SaturdayHoly Saturday | |
| April 14, 2024Moving holiday | America’s DayAmerica’s Day | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labour DayLabour Day | |
| September 15, 2024Moving holiday | Independence DayIndependence Day | |
| October 3, 2024Moving holiday | Francisco Morazán’s Day/Soldier’s DayFrancisco Morazán’s Day/Soldier’s Day | |
| October 12, 2024Moving holiday | Columbus DayColumbus Day | |
| October 21, 2024Moving holiday | Army DayArmy Day | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayNavidad |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Honduras?
There are no Mariott hotels in Honduras.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Honduras.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Honduras.
There are no Best Western hotels in Honduras.
There are no Radisson hotels in Honduras.
There are no Accor hotels in Honduras.
What fast food chains are present in Honduras?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Honduras.
The KFC chain operates in Honduras.
The Burger King chain operates in Honduras.
The Subway chain operates in Honduras.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Honduras.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Honduras.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Tegucigalpa?
Weather data for Tegucigalpa (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Honduras
Sources
- Honduras Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Honduras (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)