Omoa Travel Guide

 hugolorenzetti Says:  Huge and restored Spanish fortress with a fine museum attached to it included in the entrance fee.The big fort you'll see is, in fact, the second reicarnation of the structure, that happened in the second half of the XVIII century. It was an important por for the Spanish,... 

 Bernd_L Says:  The small museum exhibits exponents of the colonial history of the town. It’s only a small museum but well worth a visit. It’s open daily from 8 am to 5 pm 

 Bernd_L Says:  As Omoa has been an important port for the transport of valuable goods (i.e. gold and silver) the town has been a constant target of British pirates. Therefore the Spaniards decided to protect the port by building this impressive fortress. Construction began in 1752 under... 

 kiwigal_1 Says:  This picture is of me at the top of the stairs which lead from the courtyard to the roof. 

 kiwigal_1 Says:  The castle is pretty cool in that you can walk around the courtyard but also on the roof. There are some really nice views from the top! 

 kiwigal_1 Says:  Besides the Castle there was a little museum that had historical information on the area. Unfortunately the day that Abner and I went there the museum appeared to be closed ??!! 

 kiwigal_1 Says:  The main thing to do in Omoa is see the Castle. It was nice to spend the day strolling through the castle grounds. There isn't a lot to do inside the castle but there are lovely views and it is nice to see a piece of history (if you are into that kind of thing!) 

 mongo2 Says:  Second story rooms have beach views,clean and hospitable with a great swimming pool,and all for 5$ per person per night. 

 Bernd_L Says:  I'm not sure if this shouldn't be posted as a warning and danger tip. But taxis in Honduras are not always up to date. When we went to Omoa from Puerto Cortez we had this old wreck. It sounded as if it won't make it the 20 kilometres and the interior was more than run-down.... 

 20011019 Says:  If you want to get to Belize from Honduras, a fast way is to go by boat. It will take you a few hours and it costs about 40 dollars. It's not a very comfortable trip, but you'll find it worth it once you arrive in Placencia!!Warning; the boat only goes once a week. We went... 

 Bernd_L Says:  Next to Omoa is the city of Puerto Cortez, Honduras' most important port. It's where the cruise ships arrive if they visit the Honduranian mainland instead of Roatan Island.The city itself isn't that interesting. Only the park in the center has some nice scultpures and a big... 

 Bernd_L Says:  Old American school busses get a second chance in Honduras. After their retirement in the USA they get driven down to Honduras and then a second life - maybe even longer than in the States - begins. Often they don’t bother to modify them at all. So in most cases you can find... 

 realde14 Says:  Maybe once a week or so, small fishing speed boats will take you either to Livingston in Guatemala, or even to Belize. Ask around at the pier for info. This is a much shorter trip than going inland through the jungle, which can take a whole day. I have done both trips, they... 

 Bernd_L Says:  On our way back from Omoa to Puerto Cortez we passed this private fishmarket. There wasn't much of a choice. But as the coast was only a few steps away I guess this fish had been still swimming a few hours ago. So where can you buy a fresher fish?