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In general, it’s worth trying to learn a little emergency Spanish, as English is not widely spoken. Basic medical care is relatively inexpensive (certainly when compared with the US); for serious problems or emergencies it’s best to head for a private hospital (or even, if possible, one in your home country).
Honduras has one of the highest rates of AIDS in Central America, so it is especially important to take all the usual precautions when it comes to sex. Make sure, too, if you seek medical help that all instruments are sterilized.
Honduras Tips (hondurastips.hn), a free bilingual magazine found in the better hotels and tourist offices, has fairly up-to-date information on hotel listings and bus routes – it is updated every few months. The magazine also has maps of most towns in the country.
The best map of Honduras is published by Reise Know-How (reise-know-how.de), and can be bought in bookshops or online; unfortunately, the chance of finding it in Honduras is unlikely.
honduras.com The country’s official website and one of the best.
hondurastips.hn The definitive guide to the country, also published as an indispensable magazine (available free in hotels) detailing all the sights and latest developments of interest to tourists.
travel-to-honduras.com General site covering a range of subjects – everything from business and tourism to Spanish schools and volunteer work.
You will need cash for day-to-day expenses, though credit/debit cards are accepted at smarter hotels and restaurants (there is often a hefty charge levied for credit/debit card payments, especially on the Bay Islands). ATMs are widespread, though acceptance of foreign debit cards can be hit-and-miss. Make sure before you leave home that your PIN is four digits or fewer; your card will be rejected if it is longer. As a rule Visa is more widely accepted than other cards. Beyond the usual charges for using your card abroad, there are no additional ATM charges. Visa cardholders can also get cash advances in several banks, including Banco Atlántida; MasterCard is sometimes accepted but not to be relied upon.
Honduras has a number of national banks, of which the biggest are Banco Atlántida, Banco de Occidente and BAC/Credomatic. Many banks change travellers’ cheques – American Express is the most widely accepted brand (in US dollars). When cashing travellers’ cheques you will often be asked to show proof of purchase receipts and your passport.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day
Easter week Semana Santa
April 14 Day of the Americas
May 1 Labour Day
Sept 15 Independence Day
Oct 3 Birth of Francisco Morazán
Oct 12 Discovery of America
Oct 21 Armed Forces Day
Dec 25 Christmas
Honduras is part of the CA-4 border control agreement, which means you can move freely within Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua for up to ninety days.
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