Honduras

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This information is important for being prepared for your journey; we want you to have the best experience possible. If you only read one section, this one is key!

Ahead of Your Tour

• Make sure your passport will be valid at least THREE months AFTER the date of your scheduled return to the U.S. See "Passports, Visas & Documentation" section below for details.
• No Visas are required for U.S. citizens for length of this stay in Honduras. If you are from another country, please contact the Embassy of Honduras website for guidelines.
• Please check current CDC recommendations for travel to Honduras and consult with your doctor about general travel vaccinations you should have as precaution for travel. See the “General Health and Inoculations” section below.
• Travel insurance in case of serious medical emergency is strongly recommended. Full health coverage and repatriation is available through Allianz Travel Insurance.
• Plan your flight reservations arriving into Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP). Send a copy of your itinerary to the Naturalist Journeys office, please.
• Soft sided luggage/duffel bags are easiest for packing the vans. Pack essential medications in your carry-on luggage, as well as one day of clothing and optics in case of luggage delay.

Arrival into Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), Honduras

Please arrive in San Pedro Sula at the Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) no later than 2:00 PM. If you need to arrive a day early, we suggest you book the MetroTel Express near the airport and we can pick you up there. Upon arrival, you will pass through the Immigration, baggage claim, and Customs. Your Emergency Contact list, sent ahead of the tour, will be helpful when passing through immigration and they ask where you will be staying, and please keep proof of your return flight handy. Get into one of the lines for Visitors and after your passport has been stamped for entry you will enter the luggage claim area to pick up your bags. One you have your bags, to pass through Customs, unless you have something to declare, choose the exit marked “Green Line” to bypass the customs procedure on your way out of the terminal. However, if you have anything to declare, or if the Green Line is closed, please use the “Red Line”.

Your guide will be waiting for you outside the Customs area, with binoculars around his neck. If for any reason he is delayed (a very unusual circumstance), please wait for him. You have his cell phone number on your emergency contact sheet. He will provide you with an overview of your trip as you drive towards your first stop. Please keep your binoculars and walking shoes handy in your carry-on baggage for birding stops en route. Please make sure we have a copy of your flight reservations, so we can arrange to meet you.

Please check the Travel Details tab of this tour for additional information and updates.

Departures from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), Honduras

Please check the Travel Details tab of this tour for additional information and updates.

Passports, Visas & Documents

Guidelines and regulations can change. It is always advisable to double-check the country’s documentation requirements 60-90 days ahead of traveling. Information for U.S. citizens can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Honduras.html. If you are from another country, please contact the tour destination’s embassy website for guidelines.

Passport: You must have a passport in good condition and that remains valid for at least THREE months AFTER your scheduled return to the U.S. Please check that expiration date! You should have at least one blank page per stamp. The blank pages need to say “Visas” at the top. Pages marked “Amendments and Endorsements” will not be accepted. 

Visa: At the time of writing, a tourist visa is not required for the length of this stay, but you will need proof of a return ticket.  We advise that you bring your eContact list of hotels for use at immigration as well.

As a precaution for lost or misplaced documents you carry on your person during travel, we highly recommend you keep hard and digital backup copies on your phone (either photo or PDF scan), as well as a hard copy left with your emergency contact at home. The recommended important documents to copy include, but are not limited to; your passport ID page, travel visa, the front and back of your credit card(s), the airline barcode on your luggage. This will greatly expedite getting new ones if necessary – we hope everyone will always keep travel documents close so that losing them will not be an issue.

General Health & Inoculations Information – Be Prepared!

Required: Honduras currently requires travelers arriving from or traveling to Panama and every nation in South America to present proof of yellow fever vaccine. 

Health requirements for entry to any country can change. It is always advisable to double-check the country’s health requirements and recommendations 60-90 days ahead of traveling. A helpful website for planning is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for Honduras or by phone (800) CDC-INFO or (800) 232-4636.

We will share your health information with your guide. This information will be kept confidential but is very important as we want to be best prepared in case of medical emergency.  

Anti-malarial drugs are not required for any area that you visit. There are occasional reports of Dengue Fever in lower elevation areas, for which there is no vaccine. Dengue fever, Zika, and other diseases are contacted by mosquito bites so be sure to use mosquito repellant containing DEET or Picaridin. Travelers can reduce their risk of disease by protecting themselves from mosquito bites in lower elevation areas by using protective clothing. You spend a good portion of your stay at elevations where mosquitos are not an issue.

Vaccinations: Bring your up-to-date vaccination records with you. At the time of writing, although there were no other required vaccinations to enter Honduras, Honduras currently REQUIRES travelers arriving from or traveling to Panama or every nation in South America to present proof of yellow fever vaccine.  The CDC does recommend that all travelers should be up to date with routine vaccinations before traveling to any destination. These include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella (chickenpox), polio and your yearly flu shot. The CDC also recommends current vaccines for Hepatitis A and Typhoid.  It is always advisable to check with your physician (as well as the CDC) 4-6 weeks ahead of time for recommendations and changes in policy. 

Prescriptions: It is a good idea to pack any meds you take regularly in your carry-on luggage.  Bring an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses. Bring an adequate supply of any prescription medications you use, a copy of the prescription and a list of generic names of your medicines as “back-up” in case it is necessary to purchase drugs while abroad. You’ll want to keep medications in their original, labeled containers. 

Allergies: To be prepared for environmental triggers to allergies or breathing difficulties, please bring your allergy and/or asthma medication(s).  If you have severe allergies talk to your doctor about carrying an EPI pen and notify your guides. It is also recommended to carry with you an up-to-date record of known allergies, chronic medical problems and Medic Alerts so that, if necessary, emergency treatment can be carried out without endangering your health.

Common Ailments: We recommend that you bring a travel-sized first aid kit and a supply of standard over-the-counter medications for prevention or treatment of common ailments (such as diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, cough, congestion, head or body aches, motion sickness, insect bites and sunburn); as well as ointments, moisturizer, sunscreen, oral rehydration salts, band-aids, moleskin for blisters, cotton swabs, nail clippers, and tweezers, etc.

Altitude illness: If high altitude will be encountered on your trip, it can affect some and, if there is a concern, be prepared. The most general symptoms are headache and occasionally fatigue and dizziness. You’ll want to take it easy, particularly at first. The likelihood of these symptoms can be reduced by resting, drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol and taking aspirin. If you have worries about the altitude, ask your physician about medications (such as Diamox) that may be right for you. For more information, see https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/environmental-hazards-risks/high-elevation-travel-and-altitude-illness.

Daily Itinerary

We generally follow the published itinerary but do network with other guides and may make changes if we hear of great bird sightings or a new opportunity. The joy of our travel is tremendous flexibility, and we make every effort to do the things you particularly want to do. Your guide will keep you apprised of the next day’s schedule at each evening meal, noting what to bring and what to prepare for. Questions and/or concerns are welcome.

Weather & Climate

Honduras can be hot at lower elevations, but most of your trip is in the mountains. So it’s best to have layers so you can add or subtract as you need them. Early mornings and evenings will be cool. Mid-day can be quite warm. We are not opposed to enjoying the very refreshing Latin custom of a Siesta! It may also rain, at times quite intensely - a light rain jacket or poncho is good and YES - do bring an umbrella. Your raincoat can double as a layer to combine with a light jacket possibly some evenings.

Annoyances & Hazards

Mosquitoes can occur in the forests; therefore, a supply of insect repellent containing DEET is essential. At grassland or farm locations you may encounter chiggers, if so, spray your shoes with repellent, and tuck your pants into your socks, this helps a lot. When back, be sure to shower and air out your clothing. Your guide should have a good read on if it has been wet enough that chiggers are active, they are a part of lowland, and mid-elevation habitats throughout Central and South America. There can also be poisonous snakes and insects, though encountering them is rare. Do listen carefully to any advice given by your local guide. And remember sun is strong and be prepared.

Food & Drinks

Most of our meals will be at our hotels, and in local restaurants recommended by our guide during travel. You may want to skip street-food despite the tempting smells unless your guide indicates it is okay. Please plan to purchase bottled water, which your guide will make opportunities to stop for. Most restaurants will offer this, and also the local beer is good. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences.

Packing, Clothing & Laundry

Dress is very informal and laundry services are available for a fee at our lodges. While some people will change for dinner, it is usually just to a drier or cleaner version of what they wore during the day. Again, the climate is warm to hot, so you will be comfortable in lightweight clothing.

Please, pack light. We are serious about this – we move around a lot; you just do not need much to cope with tropical life! Please do not bring anything more than you must. 

TRAVEL TIP: Imagine NOT getting your suitcase. Wear your most important shoes for the field and have one day’s clothing change (including a change of underwear!). And please do not pack any essential medications, or your vital optics, in your checked luggage!

Spending Money

Currency in Honduras is the Lempira. We advise you carry a mix of different types of payments, such as cash, an ATM card, and a credit card. For the current exchange rate, please refer to an online converter tool like www.xe.com, or your bank. You will be able to change money after your arrival at banks or hotels, and in many places you can use US dollars. Bring large U.S. bills ($50 or $100) that will give you the better rate when exchanging to local currency. ATM machines are available at the airport, and Copan. Please test your ATM card out and make sure you know your PIN number; you may want to ask the bank about using it if you do not do so on a regular basis.

When using the ATM to withdrawal cash, keep in mind it might only accept cards from local banks or not allow cash advances on credit cards. Many U.S. banks charge a fee of $1 - $5 each time you use a foreign ATM. Others may charge you a percentage of the amount you withdraw. Check with your bank before departure. You must become familiar with how to use your ATM card and PIN number ahead of the journey.

We suggest you have more than one card available, if possible. You may want to bring more than one brand of card (VISA and Mastercard are commonly accepted; American Express is less common). You can use credit cards at lodges to pay your bar and gift tabs. Not every shop will accept every card. Some smaller shops and restaurants, or taxis require cash, so it is always a good idea to ask before making a purchase. Also, we recommend that you advise your bank or credit card company that you will be traveling abroad to avoid questions, card freezes, or charges. If you have a choice of cards, bring one with no foreign exchange fees.

Many people ask how much money to plan to bring for spending money. Part of that depends on how much you want to shop. Typical items people purchase include: local souvenirs, handicrafts and T-shirts, drinks before or with dinner and natural history books.

Gratuities

Tipping is optional and completely at your discretion. If you would like to show our appreciation to your guides, lodge and hotel staff or anyone associated with this tour, it is entirely appropriate. Know that they appreciate anything you care to give and of course you can do more if you wish! Lodges normally have a box for tips that the staff share, and hotels you would just tip the maids as you do at home. We hope that you will be pleased with all professional services.

Here is a standard suggestion for tipping on birding trips:

• Birding tour guide: US $10.00 - $15.00 per day per guest
  Note: If there is more than one guide, this can be split among them, so that is a total, per person, per day
• Tour driver if different from guide: US $5.00 - $7.00 per person/day
• Lodge staff: US $6.00 - $10.00 per day per guest
• Transfer (airport shuttle) driver: US $2.00 - $3.00 per person
• Hotel & international airport bellmen: US $1.00 per suitcase

Cell Phones & Internet Service:

Your guide is well connected and can help if any urgent communication need arises. However, it is highly recommended that you travel with a cell phone, if only as a precaution for the unfortunate occurrence of a medical emergency during an outing and needing swift accessibility to critical personal or medical contacts. 

Please check with your wireless provider to see if your phone and service will work in your destination country. Options include activating international roaming, purchasing a local SIM card at the airport (newer phones may not accept SIM cards), or simply turning off cellular service and relying on Wi-Fi to make calls and access the internet. If your phone can connect to Wi-Fi, you may be able to make voice and video calls free of charge. Another option if you have access to Wi-Fi is to use smartphone apps like Skype, WhatsApp, or Viber to send text messages, and make voice calls, or video calls. Many smartphones, tablets, or laptops come with one of these apps pre-installed or you can download for free.

Your hotels and most local restaurants provide Wi-Fi at least in their common areas. Although it is generally a reliable service, it can be affected by adverse weather conditions due to the remote location.

Make sure if you do NOT want to use your cell phone that you turn off your cellular data. You could incur huge charges if you are not on Wi-Fi. Putting your phone in airplane mode if you mainly use it for photos will save the battery as well. 

Please refrain from taking or making cell phone calls in the vehicles when traveling with other passengers, unless it appears to be an emergency. This disrupts other guests, plan on cell phone call use on your own time.

Electricity

The standard in Honduras is the same as in the United States: 110 volts AC (60 cycles). Plugs are set up in the same style. However, three-pronged outlets can be scarce, so it's helpful to bring along an adapter for a two-prong outlet. Also some places have the old same-size flat blade plug, while most US plugs have one longer prong. If you have a choice, bring both types of plugs. More information can be found at www.power-plugs-sockets.com.

Time

Honduras is on the same time as Central Standard Time in the US, though they do not observe Daylight Savings Time.

Questions?

Please contact Naturalist Journeys by email at clientservices@naturalistjourneys.com or telephone us toll free at (866) 900-1146 if you have any questions. Many thanks for traveling with us and we hope you enjoy your journey!

Pace of the Tour & What to Expect

You will receive a Schedule-at-a-Glance and list of hotels (our eContact List) a few weeks before your departure. This will serve as an outline for each day and alert you to any recent changes made in the schedule or to our hotels, if needed.

Our journeys are set up to follow the rhythm of nature. Our focus is on birding and nature; we offer full, well-planned field days and often get up early for that magical time around dawn. We generally follow the published itinerary, but we stay flexible to the weather, wildlife opportunities and the interests of the group. Your guide will keep you apprised of the next day’s schedule at each evening meal, noting what to bring and what to prepare for. Questions and/or concerns are welcome.

The pace of our Naturalist Journeys tours is moderate; to fully participate you should be able to get in and out of vehicles several times a day, and walk 1-3 miles over uneven terrain. It is important to participate with a flexible attitude as adjustments may be made in our schedule to make the most of our time in the field or for other purposes at your guide's discretion. We are not a “listing” bird company that drills down on target species, but at times we do wait for those special species unique to the places we visit. During the day, we take time to stop for photos and for educational opportunities to learn about conservation projects, landscapes, and geology. We appreciate other taxa as well as birds, with mammals often the biggest draw but plants and butterflies are also very popular. Our clients often lend their own expertise to the mix.

We like to make meals a fun and memorable part of the experience, too. Breakfasts are often at hotels, and we carry snacks, fruit, and water in the vans each day. Lunches are a mix of picnics in the field (weather dependent) and a chance to dine with locals at small cafes and restaurants. For dinner, we pride ourselves in our homework to keep up with the best choices for dining, choosing restaurants with atmosphere that specialize in local foods. On occasion we keep dinner simple to go back out in the field for sunset wildlife viewing or night walks. In some remote locations, our choices are limited. If you are tired, room service for dinner may be an option you can choose.

Naturalist Journeys International Trips: Guide Role

Naturalist Journeys supports ecotourism and the development of excellent local guides. Once we know our international partners and guides well, we can send out small groups working directly with these trusted partners, adding a Naturalist Journeys guide to assist the local expert when we have a group of 6-7 or more. This helps us keep your costs down while retaining tour quality. The local guide is your main guide. You can expect your Naturalist Journeys guide to be well-researched and often they are experienced in the destination, but their role is not to be primary, it is to help to organize logistics, help you find birds, mammals, and interesting other species in the field, keep reports, help facilitate group interactions, and to keep the trip within Naturalist Journeys' style. Local guides live in the countries we travel to, know the destinations intimately, and are often the strongest force for conservation in their countries. They open many doors for us to have a rich experience.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in any vehicle or in any situation where the group is participating in an activity together, such as a vehicle excursion or a guided walk. Please respect all designated smoking areas at hotels and restaurants.

Transportation

As a courtesy to each other, we ask that all travelers please rotate seating. On international trips we may all be in one small bus, on some trips we are in vans, particularly the roomy Sprinter Vans when available. Some areas require us to be in smaller 4-wheel drive or safari vehicles. Rotation allows you to sit with different drivers and alternate front and back seating.

Photo Release & Sharing

We take many group photos and will share photos with the group. And after your tour, we will organize a chance to share photos via Dropbox or Google Photos. Please note that this is our policy and if you prefer to be excluded, we need to know ahead of your tour.

By registering for this tour, you agree to grant to Naturalist Journeys and its authorized representatives’ permission to record on photography film and/or video, pictures of my participation in the tour. You further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochure, or other printed materials used to promote Naturalist Journeys, and further that such use shall be without payment of fees, royalties, special credit or other compensation.

Travel Insurance

You are traveling in remote areas. Naturalist Journeys strongly recommends you have full medical and evacuation insurance from a company such as Allianz, for all international travel. If you do not have medical coverage or evacuation coverage on your existing travel insurance policy or for some reason elected not to take that out, we advise getting an evacuation plan with Global Rescue, World Nomads, Medjet, Allianz (they can do evacuation only) or a similar company. These plans are typically $300-$400 for a year for multiple destinations. This coverage may be a part of a larger Travel Insurance policy but can also be purchased on its own.

Questions?

Please contact Naturalist Journeys by email at clientservices@naturalistjourneys.com or telephone our office: (520) 558-1146 or toll free: (866) 900-1146 if you have any questions. Many thanks for traveling with us and we hope you enjoy your journey.

PLEASE PACK LIGHT!

Soft luggage is much easier for us to pack than a more rigid hard sided piece, so if you have the choice, please use soft luggage. Be sure to have your name and address on the inside of the bag, as well as on the luggage tag on the handle. It is our hope that you can pack in one checked suitcase that does not exceed 45 pounds. Be sure to pack your personal medication, airline tickets, passport, binoculars, camera, and other essential items in your carry-on bag. You will want a day pack for field trips, so this makes an ideal carry-on. Please reconfirm your airline’s baggage weight and size restrictions about a week or so before departure.

In general, the weather during your stay should be warm to hot, averaging in the mid-70s to low 80°F during the day, and cool in the early mornings and evenings averaging the low 60°F. You may also see some rain.

Dress is comfortable and informal throughout the trip. Dressing in layers is the best way to be comfortable. Lightweight long-sleeved shirts and long pants make ideal field clothing as they are more protective from sun and vegetation.  But if you like to wear them, by all means bring some shorts.  Also, choose clothing you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy and things that are comfortable and easy.

Note on clothing colors and insect repellent: We recommend muted colors of tan, brown, khaki, grey or green, as they are spotted less easily than white or bright colors, though camouflage clothing is not recommended. It is possible to purchase field clothing permeated with insect repellent such as Craghoppers Insect Shield collection. Another approach is to purchase Permethrin spray (online or from REI) to treat your field clothing and socks before your departure.

Clothing & Gear

• Lightweight long pants, 2 pair
• Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
• T-shirts or equivalent (1 per day recommended – remember you may be buying some there anyway!)
• Shorts (optional)
• Personal underclothing and pajamas
• Socks – lightweight and easy to wash and dry
• Lightweight raincoat or poncho
• Lightweight jacket, fleece fabric is ideal, or a sweatshirt
• Comfortable clothes for evening (a cleaner version of your field clothes or a skirt, sundress, etc.)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Lightweight hiking boots – (good tread and support is essential!)
• Sandals for evenings, travel days (optional) – a type that work well in boats is good, like Tevas
• Bathing suit and sun cover-up (you’ll enjoy the pools immensely when it’s hot)
• Hat with broad brim
• Bandana
• Field vest (optional), a great source is Big Pockets

Equipment & Miscellaneous

• Airline tickets or e-ticket verification
• Passport, visa (if required), travel insurance info, money & credit cards.
• A secure pouch to carry the items above on your person at all times (such as a secure, under-clothing document pouch)
• As a backup: copies of all the above (phone and/or paper) packed in a separate location than on your person, plus a set given to your emergency contact at home as a backup. For passport, copy of the  ID and entry stamp pages.
• Small daypack or fanny pack for carrying your field gear
• Cell phone and charger
• Binoculars
• Spotting scope and tripod (optional, guide will have them)
• Camera and extra batteries/charger, memory cards/film, lens cleaning supplies and your instruction manual (optional)
• Umbrella (compact and not brightly colored)
• Hiking sticks or poles, especially if you use them regularly
• Small flashlight with fresh batteries
• Alarm clock, or plan to use your phone
• Sunscreen/Chapstick
• Sunglasses with neck strap
• Insect repellent (containing DEET), and sulphur powder or other for chiggers, if you can find it
• Anti-itch cream or stick
• Toiletry articles
• Water bottle
• Notebook and pen or journal (optional)
• Spanish phrase dictionary
• Field guides (optional)
• Sink plug (often not available, a flat universal one is easiest to use)
• Washcloth (again, available some places and not at others)
• Laundry soap if you plan to do hand washing
• Earplugs – in urban and even rural areas barking dogs and traffic noise can be annoying. 
• Rechargeable power bank (optional)
• 3- to 2-prong adaptor in case B sockets are not available (optional)
• Steri-Pen or other UV water treatment device to help cut down on the use of plastic bottles (optional)

WE DO NOT RECOMMEND TRAVELING WITH PRECIOUS OR VALUABLE JEWELRY – don’t tempt anyone and don’t bring things you’d regret losing - your mind will be at ease!

Medical & First Aid Items

• Personal medication
• Motion sickness preventatives if likely to be needed on drives; altitude sickness medication (optional)
• Personal first aid kit and medications for general ailments (Imodium or Lomotil, antihistamine cream or tablets, eye drops, etc.)
• Copy of eyeglass prescription, medical prescriptions, and any medical alerts
• Heath insurance and vaccination information (kept in personal pouch with other travel documents)
• Extra pair of eyeglasses or contact
• Band-aids, moleskin to protect against blisters
• Hand sanitizer

There are many titles of interest for Honduras; the following are a few that we have enjoyed that can get you started.

Top Picks

Merlin App – Honduras Pack. A phone-based birding app from Cornell University Laboratory of Ornithology. Before departing the U.S., download the app for free, then from within the app, download the “pack” for Honduras.

Guide to the Birds of Honduras

Field Guides

Peterson Field Guide to Northern Central America

A Guide to the Birds of Mexico and Northern Central America

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico

Collins Guide to Tropical Plants

Wildlife & Nature

The New Neotropical Companion

Tropical Nature: Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America

Birds of Tropical America: A Watcher’s Introduction to Behavior, Breeding, and Diversity

Seven Names for the Bellbird: Conservation Geography in Honduras

History & Culture

Banana Cultures: Agriculture, Consumption, & Environmental Change in Honduras and the United States

Animals and Plants of the Ancient Maya: A Guide

Breaking the Maya Code

Copan, the Rise and Fall of an Ancient Maya Kingdom

Scribes, Warriors, and Kings: The City of Copan and the Ancient Maya

Lonely Planet Latin American Spanish Phrasebook & Dictionary

Your guide will also have a selection of reference books and materials to share. As an Amazon Associate, Naturalist Journeys earns from qualifying purchases, and may get commissions for purchases made through links on this page at no added cost to you.

General

Overview of Honduras

• https://www.britannica.com/place/Honduras
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honduras

Lake Yojoa

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Yojoa

Nature, Wildlife & Biology

Birds

• https://fatbirder.com/world-birding/central-america/republic-of-honduras/

eBird - Honduras

• https://ebird.org/region/HN

Birding Lake Yajoa

• trytriprinserepeat.blogspot.com/p/birds.html

Honduran Emerald Hummingbird

• https://abcbirds.org/bird/honduran-emerald/
• audubon.org/news/hope-honduran-emerald-hummingbird

Butterflies of Emerald Valley Nature Reserve by this tour’s guide Robert Gallardo!

• https://journals.flvc.org/troplep/article/view/132442

Endemics of Honduras

• https://animalia.bio/endemic-lists/country/endemic-animals-of-honduras
• https://lntreasures.com/honduras.html

Cloud Forests

• http://cloudforestconservation.org/knowledge/cloud-forest/

Herpetofauna of Cloud Forests

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC289145/

Ecoregions of Honduras

• https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/ecological-regions-of-honduras.html

Conservation, Parks & Reserves

Honduras Conservation Coalition

• https://www.honduranconservationcoalition.com/

Mesoamerica Biological Diversity Article

• https://editors.eol.org/eoearth/wiki/Biological_diversity_in_Mesoamerica

Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park

• https://www.paghonduras.org/panacam.php

Geology & Geography

Geology of Honduras

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_Honduras

Geology of Honduran Geothermal Sites

• fas.org/sgp/othergov/doe/lanl/pubs/00326883.pdf

Geography of Honduras

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Honduras

History & Culture

History

• https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/History/Honduras_history.htm

General Cultural Overview

• http://everyculture.com/Ge-It/Honduras.html

Ancient City of Copán

• UNESCO:  https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/129/

Las Sepulturas Architectural Site

• https://uncoveredhistory.com/honduras/las-sepulturas/las-sepulturas-history/

Los Naranjos, Honduras

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Naranjos,_Honduras

Honduran Cuisine

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honduran_cuisine
• https://spoonuniversity.com/place/15-must-have-traditional-honduran-foods-you-can-t-leave-without-trying

Helpful Travel Websites

Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram%C3%B3n_Villeda_Morales_International_Airport

National Passport Information Center

• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html

Homeland Security Real ID Act

• https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• https://www.cbp.gov/travel

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• https://www.tsa.gov

Foreign Exchange Rates

• https://www.xe.com/

ATM Locator

• https://www.visa.com/atmlocator/
• https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/personal/get-support/find-nearest-atm.html

U.S. Department of State International Travel Information - Honduras

• travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Honduras.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Honduras

• https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/honduras

Canada Travel Advice and Advisories - Honduras

• https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/honduras

Travel Health Pro (UK) - Honduras

• https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/101/honduras

Electricity and Plugs – Honduras

• https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/honduras/

Date, Time, and Holidays - Honduras

• https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/honduras
• https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/honduras/