Honduras

Honduras is home to part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, one of the world's largest coral reef systems.

Country

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Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)

Best time: Dec–Apr

Weather: Tropical lowlands with cooler mountainous regions

Top attractions: Copán Ruins • Roatán • Utila • Tegucigalpa • Pico Bonito

Nature: Caribbean islands • coral reefs • rainforests • mountains • national parks

Quick fact: Honduras is home to part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, one of the world's largest coral reef systems.