Two regions, not one
Copán lies in the west near the Guatemalan border, while the Bay Islands and Pico Bonito are on the north coast. Join them through San Pedro Sula, and allow a full day to move between regions.
Destination
Honduras
A major Maya site at Copán, Caribbean reef diving on the Bay Islands, colonial towns and mainland rainforest, in a country that rewards a focused, two-region trip.
Copán RuinasMaya ruins
RoatánReef island
UtilaDiving island
Lake YojoaLake and birds
Pico BonitoRainforest park
ComayaguaColonial town
Top destinations in Honduras
Handpicked places that create different chapters of the same country.
Copán Ruinas
CopánA UNESCO-listed Maya city with carved stelae, a ball court and the Hieroglyphic Stairway, near the small town of Copán Ruinas.
Maya · RuinsRoatán
Bay IslandsThe largest of the Bay Islands, with West Bay beach, the West End village and diving on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Island · DivingUtila
Bay IslandsThe smallest of the main Bay Islands, with over 80 dive sites around it and whale sharks among the marine life.
Diving · IslandLake Yojoa
Cortés & ComayaguaThe largest lake in Honduras, on the Tegucigalpa to San Pedro Sula road, with hundreds of bird species around it.
Lake · BirdsPico Bonito
AtlántidaA national park near La Ceiba that climbs from the coast into cloud forest, with forest hikes, birdwatching and river rafting.
Forest · RaftingComayagua
ComayaguaHonduras's capital until 1880, a colonial town of 18th-century houses and a cathedral, known for its Holy Week sawdust carpets.
Colonial · History
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Hotels and flights
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Honduras travel guide
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Island days by air
Roatán has an international airport with nonstop flights from several US cities, so a reef chapter can follow a short city stay. Utila connects to the mainland by air and by ferry from La Ceiba.
Choose the season
Roatán is wettest from about October to January and drier from February to May, while Atlantic hurricane season runs June to November. Check the forecast before fixing island dates.
Read current travel advice
Before booking, read your government's current travel advice for Honduras and check entry rules for your passport, as both can change. Confirm conditions again shortly before travelling.
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