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Travel safety profile · Latin America & the Caribbean

Is Honduras Safe to Visit in 2026?

62 / 100

Very High Risk

High crime rate. Roatán and Bay Islands have lower risk. Mainland cities require extreme caution. Reviewed 24 April 2026 How we score

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Official Travel Advisories

UK FCDO

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US State Department

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Honduras compared to your home country

Honduras's composite Warnely risk score is 62/100 (Very High Risk). Here is how that compares to common home countries for English-speaking travellers. Append ?home=GB (or US, AU, CA, DE) to the URL to pin your home.

United Kingdom 22/100

Honduras is materially riskier than United Kingdom (2.8× riskier on the Warnely index).

United States 35/100

Honduras is materially riskier than United States (1.8× riskier on the Warnely index).

Australia 14/100

Honduras is materially riskier than Australia (4.4× riskier on the Warnely index).

Canada 15/100

Honduras is materially riskier than Canada (4.1× riskier on the Warnely index).

Germany 20/100

Honduras is materially riskier than Germany (3.1× riskier on the Warnely index).

Lower scores are safer. Each home country's score is its own composite on the same 0-100 scale. See methodology.

Risk Breakdown

This is the static baseline rating across six dimensions. The Warnely dashboard adds a live 30-day signal alongside.

Crime3/5

Check FCDO/State Dept for current assessment.

Natural Disasters2/5

Check local conditions.

Health2/5

Consult travel clinic before departure.

Terrorism3/5

Check current advisories.

Civil Unrest3/5

Monitor local situation.

Infrastructure3/5

Check transport options.

Quick Facts

Plug type	A/B
Voltage	110V/60Hz
Time zone	UTC-6
Driving side	Right
Tap water	Unsafe

Essential Phrases Spanish

Hello	Hola OH-lah
Thank you	Gracias GRAH-thyas (Spain) / GRAH-syas (LatAm)
Yes / No	Sí / No SEE / NOH
Sorry / Excuse me	Perdón pehr-DOHN
Help!	¡Ayuda! ah-YOO-dah

Visa & Entry

Type	Visa-free
Length	90 days
Cost	Free

Visa-free 90 days for US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia/NZ. CA-4 region.

Verify on IATA Travel Centre →

Summary: 90 days visa-free (UK/US).

Passport: Valid 6+ months.

Customs: Standard allowances.

Prohibited: Drug laws strict. Don't carry firearms/ammunition.

Practical Tips

Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are high-risk – fly direct to Roatán or Copán to avoid
Roatán (Bay Islands) is relatively safe and is Honduras' tourist magnet – diving is world-class
Copán Maya ruins are safer than Tikal or inland cities
Don't travel at night by road – armed robbery risk
Utila is cheaper than Roatán for diving certifications

Common Scams & Practical Risks

Fake police: Ask for badge numbers. Offer to go to police station.
Express kidnapping: Use official taxis and ride-hailing apps only.

Solo & Women’s Safety

Solo Travellers

Manageable for experienced solo travelers. Spanish essential.

Women’s Safety Exercise Caution

Catcalling common. Avoid walking alone at night. Tourist areas safer.

LGBTQ+ Travellers

Legal status	Legal, no recognition
Social climate	Hostile

Legal; constitutional ban on marriage. Trans murder rate very high. PDA dangerous.

Verify current law on Equaldex →

Drug Laws

Severity	Severe (long sentences)
Cannabis	Severe penalties

Possession 6–10yrs. Strict; cartel context.

Verify on UK FCDO →

Emergency Numbers

police

911

ambulance

911

fire

911

tourist

112

If you decide to travel to Honduras

A practical checklist that applies to any trip. Each item links to the part of this guide where the specifics live.

1

Check the live advisory Read the UK FCDO and US State Department pages within a week of departure. Advisories change. View current FCDO advisory →
2

Register your trip US citizens: enrol with STEP. UK citizens: register your itinerary with the nearest British embassy. Both enable consular contact in an emergency.
3

Save the local emergency numbers Police: 911. Ambulance: 911. Pin them in your phone's emergency-contacts screen so they're reachable from a locked phone.
4

Insurance with medical evacuation Travel insurance with a medical-evacuation limit of £10m or more. Cheap policies usually exclude or cap medevac, the single most expensive thing that goes wrong abroad. See the medevac entry in the glossary for what to check.
5

Confirm vaccinations and prescriptions Visit a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for any routine vaccinations and country-specific recommendations. Check any prescription medication against the destination's import rules.
6

Set up a check-in routine before you go Agree a daily or every-other-day check-in time with a contact at home, plus a fallback channel if your primary one fails (WhatsApp goes down in countries that block it). The family communication plan covers the specifics.

Find every foreign embassy and consulate in Honduras in the Warnely embassy directory →

Medical evacuation cost (pre-insurance)

Honduras sits in Band B on Warnely's medevac cost dataset. The figures below are typical pre-insurance ranges in USD, calibrated against published bands from Global Rescue, MedJet, Allianz, and insurance-industry whitepapers.

Regional air ambulance

Typical $20,000 to $60,000

Air ambulance to a regional Western or strong-regional hub is usually achievable in one or two legs. Most major tourist destinations sit in this band.

For the full methodology, the four-band table, and the downloadable CSV, see /methodology/medevac. Sanity-check your travel insurance limit against the high end of this band before booking.

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Data version v2 · Last reviewed 24 April 2026 · Next review by 23 July 2026 · methodology · Found something out of date? Tell us.

Common questions about Honduras

Is Honduras safe for tourists in 2026?

High crime rate. Roatán and Bay Islands have lower risk. Mainland cities require extreme caution. Warnely's overall safety assessment for Honduras is Very High Risk (62/100), very high risk. Always check the latest UK FCDO and US State Department advisories before booking.

What's the crime risk in Honduras?

Check FCDO/State Dept for current assessment. Crime category score: 3/5 (high).

Are there health risks travelling to Honduras?

Consult travel clinic before departure. Health category score: 2/5. Consult a travel clinic 4-6 weeks before departure for recommended vaccinations.

Is Honduras safe for solo female travellers?

Exercise Caution. Catcalling common. Avoid walking alone at night. Tourist areas safer.

When is the best time to visit Honduras?

Dry Season (Dec-Apr). Warm (24-30°C), ideal for Copán ruins, Roatán/Utila diving.

What are the drug laws in Honduras?

Drug penalties: Severe (long sentences). Cannabis: Severe penalties. Possession 6–10yrs. Strict; cartel context.

Do I need a visa to visit Honduras?

Visa-free. Stay length: 90 days. Visa-free 90 days for US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia/NZ. CA-4 region.

Is the tap water safe to drink in Honduras?

Tap water in Honduras is not safe to drink – use bottled or filtered water. Most travellers should stick to bottled or filtered water for cooking, drinking and ice.

What do governments say about travel to Honduras?

UK FCDO: See travel advice. US State Dept: Check current level. Read the full advisories on the relevant government sites – links are inside the Official Travel Advisories section above.