Honduras

A Central American country with the Maya ruins of Copán and Caribbean diving destinations such as Roatán, plus rich mountain and rainforest scenery.

Honduras lies in Central America, with the Caribbean Sea to the north and a short stretch of coast on the Pacific's Gulf of Fonseca to the south. The country is mostly mountains and rainforest. The Maya ruins of Copán in the west, famed for fine stone carving and the Hieroglyphic Stairway, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the north, the Bay Islands of Roatán and Utila lie on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and are popular for diving and whale shark watching. Other highlights include Lake Yojoa and Pico Bonito National Park. The dry season, usually winter and spring, is generally the better time to travel. The main gateways are the international airports at San Pedro Sula, Palmerola and Roatán.

Destinations

• Roatán
• Copán Ruinas
• Tegucigalpa
• La Ceiba
• Gracias
• Lake Yojoa

Itineraries

• Copán Ruins, Rainforest & Roatán Island – A classic route linking the Mayan ruins of Copán, the Pico Bonito rainforest, and the coral reefs of Roatán.
• Copán, Lenca Highlands & Bay Islands – Journey from west to east through Mayan ruins, cloud forests, highland lakes, rainforest valleys, and two diving island…
• Antigua, Copán & Roatán Multi-Country Route – Travel overland from Guatemala's colonial capital, visit the Copán ruins, and take a ferry to Roatán.
• Roatán & Útila Island-Hopping – Stay in Roatán's West End to explore its beaches and eastern villages, then head to Útila for diving and certification.
• Three Maya Countries: Copan, Tikal & the Caribbean – From Antigua via Copan, Rio Dulce, and Tikal, cross Belize to end at Caye Caulker.
• Comayagua, Capital & Cloud Forest – Fly into Palmerola and explore the colonial city, the historic capital, and La Tigra cloud forest.
• Antigua, Copán & El Salvador Tri-Country Tour – From the ancient capital of Guatemala to the Mayan ruins of Copán, then into El Salvador to explore the Route of Flower…