HONDURAS PRACTICALITIES

Facts and Figures

Honduras is the second largest republic in Central America with a population a fifth of the size of neighbouring El Salvador.

Area: 112,000 Km2

Population: 6,071,200

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Passport/Visa requirements

Passport valid for six months beyond intended stay. Return ticket required. British nationals visiting as tourists do not require a visa. Tourist cards valid up to 30 days are issued on arrival. Other passport holders should contact the Trips office for information.

Geography

Honduras is the knee of Cental America, bordered on the south by Nicaragua and El Salvador and to the west by Guatemala. The majority of the country is mountainous, with peaks ranging from 300 to 2850m. In the south there is a large plateau of volcanic material. It has a 400-mile long Caribbean coast and a 78-mile Pacific coast. Lowland areas along the coastline are marshy. The Caribbean Bay Islands and, further northeast, the distant Swan Islands are both part of Honduran territory.

Climate

The climate varies due to the fact that Honduras is located between two oceans. The north is hot and humid; the centre is cooler and the south is usually hot and dry. There are two seasons: dry and rainy. The dry season is from November to May and the