Getting There
Spirit Airlines offers one-stop flights from Reagan National Airport to San Pedro Sula, with fares starting at about $315 round trip.
Note that many locations in Honduras don’t have Web sites or phone numbers or even specific addresses. The towns are small; just ask anyone for directions.
Where to Stay
Little Cay, Honduras
011-504-3303-1353
Private island off the coast of Utila that sleeps up to 12. For up to six people, $115 a night. For each additional person after the sixth, $15.
Gran Hotel Sula
First Street East between Third and Fourth avenues, San Pedro Sula
011-504-2545-2600
Large hotel with a 24-hour restaurant in front of San Pedro’s central park. Rooms have balconies overlooking the city. From $88.
Casa del Arbol
Sixth Avenue between Second and Third streets, Guamilito neighborhood, San Pedro Sula
011-504-553-3448
Boutique hotel with a lovely courtyard and simply furnished but clean rooms. From $81.20.
Posada de Don Juan Hotel
Main Street, Gracias
011-504-2656-1020
Quaint hotel in a colonial house in the center of Gracias with a restaurant and a pool. From $41.
Where to Eat
Bundu Cafe
East Main Street, Utila
011-504-425-3557
Casual restaurant specializing in fish and espresso drinks. Dine ona covered deck. Entrees from $5.
Guancascos Restaurant
East side of the San Cristobal Fort, Gracias
011-504-656-1219
Serves typical Honduran cuisine in an open-air dining room overlooking the city. Entrees from $5.
Restaurante Lenca Maya
Santa Teresa neighborhood, Santa Rosa de Copan
011-504-2662-6477
Try Lencan and Honduran cuisine in the beautiful courtyard of this downtown Santa Rosa establishment. Entrees from $7.
What to Do
San Cristobal Fort
Gracias
Towers over Gracias and has panoramic views of the city plus a small museum. Open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
Casa Galeano
Gracias
Restored colonial house with paintings and a small museum. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission about $2.
Pottery Studio of Dona Desideria Peres
San Matias neighborhood, La Campa
Dona Desideria has been making typical Lencan pottery for decades and will demonstrate her skills if requested. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a lunch break around noon.
Coffee Demonstration at Dona Soledad’s
San Juan
Available upon request for a small fee. No need to schedule ahead.
La Flor de Copan Cigar Factory
Santa Rosa de Copan
011-504-662-2234
www.visitesantarosadecopan.org
Tours available Monday to Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission $2.
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