HONDURAS

Honduras lies between the coasts of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea of which the latter covers more area by far. The terrain consists mainly of mountains but is also covered in parts by undeveloped jungle.

The main attraction in Honduras has to be the Mayan archaeological site of Copan in the west of the country.

Total Area: 112,492 km2

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Country Code: +504

Country Population: 8,500,00

Credit Cards: Visa and Master Card in major tourist areas.

Currency: Lempira

Departure Tax: $39USD paid cash at airports

Drives: Right

Electricity: 110 – 120 V

Ethnic Groups: 90% Mestizoa; 7% Amerindian; 2% Black; 1% White

Location: Central America

Official Language(s): Spanish

Religion: Catholic, Protestant

Time Zone: CST (UTC -6)

Tipping: Tipping is expected and greatly appreciated.