• Three heads are better than one: Scarlet Macaws on macaw carving at Copán

    Three heads are better than one: Scarlet Macaws on macaw carving at Copán

    © Ralph Hopkins

  • It's a coconut's life: basking under a tree on the Caribbean coast near Tela

    It's a coconut's life: basking under a tree on the Caribbean coast near Tela

    © Alfredo Maiquez

  • More than a pretty spot: the Spanish fortress at Omoa offers history as well

    More than a pretty spot: the Spanish fortress at Omoa offers history as well

    © Alfredo Maiquez

Honduras: Overview

Honduras is the original banana republic, but travel here is easy, enjoyable and inexpensive. The slow pace, natural beauty and low-profile tourism make it particularly appealing to travelers who, well-armed with insect repellent, enjoy getting off the beaten track.

FAST FACTS

Full name

República de Honduras/Republic of Honduras

Currency

Lempira, HNL (L)

Population

7300000

Languages

  • Carib (other)
  • Spanish (official)
  • (other)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: -6

Voltage

110/220V

Hertz

60Hz

Plugs

  • American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin

    American-style plug with two parallel flat blades above a circular grounding pin

  • Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades

    Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades

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