Honduras Travel Guide
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Honduras is famous for its fertile natural environment. Tall mangroves stand on the northern and southern coasts, dotted with swamps and living lagoons, and the entire northeastern coast is vast. The most famous one is the mysterious corner known as the "Mosquito Coast." Originally inhabited by indigenous people and Indians, it was one of the birthplaces of Mayan culture. Columbus landed here in 1502 and named it "Honduras" in Spanish, which means "abyss"). It became a Spanish colony in the early 16th century.
The official and common language of Honduras is Spanish, and some people also understand English. The country's population is approximately 7.811 million, of which 90% are Indo-European mestizo, 7%, 2%, and 1%. Various complex population ratios have led to a complex and diverse trend in the use of language. People in different regions also use dialect accents, local aborigines also use local dialects, etc. Spanish belongs to the western branch of the Indo-European Romance language family. Spanish is spoken by more than 250 million people around the world. It is the third largest language in the world, mainly spoken in Latin American countries. Spanish pronunciation is often accompanied by trill, which is difficult to learn.
The ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Copan is located about 225 kilometers northwest of the capital Tegucigalpa, near the Guatemala border. The site is located in a 13-kilometer-long and 2.5-kilometer-wide canyon area, at an altitude of 600 meters, and covers an area of approximately 15 hectares. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with fertile land and dense forests. Copan is the oldest and largest ancient city site in the Mayan civilization. The square has pyramids, squares, temples, carvings, stone tablets and hieroglyphic stone steps and other buildings. It is a very important archaeological area. It has attracted many foreign scholars to conduct archaeological research and is also one of the important tourist spots in Honduras. The famous Notre Dame de Suyaba is an artistic shrine in Honduras. Lake Yohua, a lake in northwest Honduras, is the largest inland lake in the country.
The mountainous areas of Honduras have a subtropical forest climate, and the coastal plains have a tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature of 23℃ and abundant rainfall. Annual precipitation on windward slopes in the northern coastal zone and mountainous areas is as high as 3,000 mm. Travel to Honduras should avoid the rainy season.
Visa/Entry and Exit China and Honduras have not yet established diplomatic relations, and applications for visas to Hong Kong can only be processed through Hong Kong embassies and consulates stationed in other countries. Generally speaking, the check-out rate for visa applications submitted in Mexico is high. Persons holding diplomatic passports can enter Honduras visa-free, and the stay period cannot exceed the validity period of the passport; those holding a valid U.S. visa can also enter Honduras visa-free, and the stay period cannot exceed the validity period of the U.S. visa. Note that anyone entering Honduras through countries in Latin America such as Bolivia and Brazil must carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate, otherwise they will be refused entry.
Note on appearance: It is best to bring a copy of the documents submitted when applying when entering and leaving the country to avoid being refused entry and exit. In addition, there are four international airports in Honduras, namely the capital Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba and Taranka Airport. National Air Transport and Honduran Air Services have routes to the United States, Mexico and some Central American countries.
Entry instructions: Anyone entering Honduras from or through countries affected by yellow fever in Latin America such as Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil must bring a yellow fever vaccination certificate, otherwise they will be refused entry. Honduran customs requires passengers carrying US$10,000 or more in cash to declare entry and exit.
Customs inspection: Customs inspection is mainly aimed at the inspection of the items carried by transit passengers. After tourists pick up their luggage, they will conduct regular customs inspections. Honduran customs requires passengers carrying US$10,000 or more in cash to declare entry and exit. Entry and exit passengers are not allowed to carry narcotics, guns, ammunition and various dangerous goods.
Currency The currency in circulation in Honduras Lempira is banknotes and coins. The issuing institution of Lempira in Honduras is the Central Bank of Honduras, Banco Central de Honduras. At the same time, the US dollar is also widely used and can be freely exchanged in banks in limited quantities. Lempira generally selects representative national figures and scenic spots as patterns on the currency, showing a strong national style. Notes have denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 100 lempiras. Coins have face values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents. Among them, the exchange rate of the currency is 1 lempira =100 cents.
Currently, bank cards with only the UnionPay logo cannot be used in Honduras. Credit cards can be used in higher-end restaurants, but you must pay attention to the swiping environment to prevent credit card information from being stolen.
The roaming fee for communication/Internet Global Access is 4.99 yuan/minute, for text messages, 1.99 yuan/piece, and for Internet access, 0.05 yuan/KB. Honduras also has MultiFon companies that provide basic communication services. There are also GSM networks from Alo and Telefonica, which allows you to compare plans and choose the mobile phone card that suits you. China's mobile phones are compatible with local mobile network standards. Signals accessing Sercom can enjoy preferential tariffs from China Mobile. Software such as Skype and Gtalk can be used in areas with WIFI coverage to reduce communication charges, etc. There is WIFI coverage in public places such as airports, but the network conditions are not very good and the charges are still very expensive.
Gourmet Honduras's diet mixes Spanish, British, Asian, African and other flavors to form a full-flavored Jamaica flavor. As a port city in Kingston, a variety of fresh seafood cooked in unique methods such as smoked and roasted and unique local spices are one of the most worthy delicacies to taste. In addition, Kingston also has common dishes such as steak.
Dried pig skin is a traditional food in Honduras. The golden color and crispy fried pork skin served with tapioca, tortillas and lemon is an indispensable delicacy on the Honduran table.
Urban residents mainly eat Western food, eating more rice, corn, and beans. The drinks are beverages made from beer, Coca-Cola, coffee and corn. Honduras has many fruit varieties, including bananas, mangoes, etc.
When it comes to drinks, Blue Mountain coffee is naturally the most must-miss delicacy in Kingston, Honduras. Blue Mountain coffee, which balances the tastes of various coffees, is mellow and rich, and has a long aftertaste.
Shopping Honduras has many specialties, such as wood carvings, wooden musical instruments, junco baskets, embroidery, textile art, leather products and ceramics, which are all rare souvenirs.
Travel tips 1. More than three quarters of Honduras are mountains and plateaus. The mountains extend from west to east. The inland are lava plateaus, many intermountain valleys, and plains along the coast. In plateau areas, tourists suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease should pay attention to bringing all their necessary medicines in case of emergency needs;
2. Honduras and my country have not yet established diplomatic relations, and relevant affairs are managed by the China Embassy in Costa Rica;
3. Because Honduras has not yet established diplomatic relations with China, it needs to submit visa applications at the embassies of Honduras in other countries. Based on the actual experience of tourists, the clearance rate of visa applications submitted in Mexico is relatively high. In addition, if you have a six-year or one-year U.S. visa within the validity period, you can enter Honduras visa-free and may need to prepare a return ticket or ticket;
4. The hotel does not have toothpaste, toothbrushes and slippers, nor does it have a kettle to boil water; 5. In order to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort caused by drinking tap water, tourists are advised to drink bottled water as much as possible; 6. In Honduras, you can not have to tip, but you can also prepare some 1 dollar change bills and give them to hotel waiters or higher-end restaurants.
7. Anyone entering Honduras from or through countries affected by yellow fever in Latin America such as Bolivia, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil must carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate, otherwise they will be refused entry. Honduran customs requires passengers carrying US$10,000 or more in cash to declare when entering and leaving the country; 8. Honduras is known as the murder capital of the world and has the highest murder rate in the world. Tourists are advised to pay attention to safety, travel together, and never go out at night; 9. Honduras is a Catholic believer, and Catholics avoid the number "13", especially on Friday the 13th. Generally do not participate in activities on this day; 10. Smoking is prohibited in public places; 11. Traffic rules are the same as driving on the right side in the country; 12. Some areas of Honduras will have "fish rain" from May to July because part of Honduras. Tornadoes will form on the sea from May to July. Tornadoes will roll fish in the sea into the sky and then throw them into some areas, causing fish rain. Therefore, you can also taste delicious fresh fish when visiting parts of Honduras's interior; 13. Hondurans have taboos similar to those in Latin American countries such as Mexico, and they are taboo to ask women's ages. Don't ask questions to each other during conversation, and don't like to discuss third parties during conversation.