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"But if I pay it for you . . ."

by CarolR

We live in Guatemala and decided to drive to Nicaragua for Christmas holiday. We had driven to places in El Salvador and in Honduras before and expected no problems this time. We were wrong.To get to Nicaragua, we drove through San Miguel, El Salvador, and crossed the border into Honduras near there. We only drove 70 miles through Honduras, but in that time were stopped by police six times and forced to pay "fines" three times. The "fines" were less than half the cost if we paid them to the police who stopped us rather than paying at the bank. It was so nice of them to offer! The last officer to stop us asked us outright if we had a "little gift" for him.If we ever travel to Nicaragua again (as I doubt we'll ever visit Honduras again), we will take the Tica bus or fly.

No sun doesn't mean no burns

by calcaf38

If you are fair skinned, remember to use sun screen, even on overcast days. Parts of your skin which you may not expose to sun in everyday life can burn easily while in a kayak, or in the back of a pickup truck - even on a cloudy day with a gentle breeze. Same thing with the bug repellent: if there is a chance you'll need to take off your socks and shoes during an outing to a nature area, you need to spray your legs and feet.

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Treacherous sidewalks and gutters

by calcaf38

Drainage is an issue in Honduras. Five minutes of hard rain can turn streets into streams. Some towns deal with the problem via very deep gutters, so deep that there are little bridges of sorts in front of each house or storefront. In additions, some sidewalks remain resolutely horizontal while the street beside goes down or up, and you can find yourself on a parapet, five feet or more above street level.Visitors should watch their steps.

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San Pedro Sula Bus Terminal

by calcaf38

This is true of all bus terminals, but especially in San Pedro Sula. You can't find centralized information. Nearly everyone you ask for direction has only one thing in mind: to get you on his bus or on his friend's bus, even if it is not the earliest or most direct to your destination.This is very different from my experience in Ecuador, where bus transfers are much clearer... or in Guatemala where tourists can often find a shuttle from one interesting spot to another. The best way to cope with this fierce competition between tiny bus companies is to be aware of where you are going, and where a transfer might be necessary. In addition, not all bus companies use the same terminal. You should always be prepared to connect via a few miles by taxicab.

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Litter

by calcaf38

Like neighboring Guatemala, Honduras is practically strewn with plastic bags, plastic bottles, and snack containers. It is tempting to feel superior. However, my guess is that the carbon footprint of the average Honduran is but a fraction of ours. Municipalities do encourage their inhabitants to use trash bins. The natural parks are very clean - but not all beaches are.

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Tourist Police

by traveldave

Honduras has a reputation for crime and violence. It actually has one of the highest murder rates in the world, but most murders are gang-related, and it is unlikely that most visitors will experience any form of violent crime. Most crimes commited against tourists involve theft or muggings. In the small towns, crime is rarely a problem, but big cities can be dangerous at night, so visitors should exercise caution while in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula.In order to protect tourists from criminal activity, the Honduran government has established the tourist police. Armed officers of the tourist police patrol areas popular with tourists to make sure tourists are safe from crime. In addition, tourist police officers are often sent with groups traveling to remote areas where crime is a possibility. When we went to the Lancetilla Botanical Gardens near Tela, we were birdwatching along a...

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HEDMAN ALAS - NEW UPDATES

by theandiamo

As I posted about a year ago, we were robbed at gunpoint on a Hedman Alas bus. Since then, I've reported the whole incident on my blog site, and several other travel sites, including this one. Just recently, I've received a response to my post from a member of the Hedman family, which owns the bus line. I've presented the entire dialog on my blog site, I invite anyone traveling to Honduras to read it, and then decide if Hedman Alas is worthy of your business, particularly when there are many other options available.

Trujillo ATM machines!

by charfry347

Be careful using the ATM at Banco Atlantida in Trujillo. It often deducts the funds from your account and does not give you the cash. Only go inside the bank and sign for cash...NEVER use the ATM!! If you do not notify your card company within 10 days, you are out of luck and out of money!

STAY OFF HEDMAN ALAS BUS LINE!

by tony-andiamo

I've been all over Central America for the past 3+ years. Mostly cruising on my boat, but I've also done a lot of overland travel. I've had many close calls on buses, but yet I always took them. I must say, that the bus line that I considered to be the SAFEST in Central America turned out to be the one least concerned about security and safety. In December of last year, I was in San Pedro Sula to meet some stateside friends who came down for a week of sailing on my boat. On the bus ride back to La Ceiba, despite all of Hedman Alas' "security" measures, we were robbed by armed thugs who managed to smuggle guns onboard using 2 girls, and a BABY. It was terrifying, and for a moment, I thought they were going to shoot us all. The Honduran police were less than useless and Hedman Alas ultimately did nothing more than offer us $25 per bag stolen, which was beyond insulting. My friends lost...

Lock your taxi doors!

by ashley05p

There have been robberies in which people jump into the back seat of a taxi and pull out a gun on an unsuspecting passenger. Keep windows rolled up and doors locked and take a directivo instead of a collectivo (picks up multiple passengers).

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Q:  Hello fellow travelers. I am planning a trip to Honduras this Jan through Feb. When looking at all the pictures of places to go,... 

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A: Although it's been a while since my last visit to Honduras, I can offer a few recommendations. I'd put Trujillo near the top of your list - it's got nice beaches, an... 

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