Things to do in Honduras
Where to go in Honduras, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Honduras
- Things to do in Roatan beach, adventure, relax
Best time to visit Honduras
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Roatan
- The cheapest flights typically fall in September and October (hurricane shoulder season) and again in late April to early May, where fares from major U.S. hubs can run 25-40% lower than the December-March high season. Flying midweek (Tuesday or Wednesday) on any month consistently shaves another 10-15% versus weekend departures.
Is Honduras expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Roatan
- About $46 a day on a shoestring, about $267 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Honduras
- Snorkel off West End Pier Wade in directly from the public dock and find healthy coral and reef fish without paying for a boat trip.
- Explore Half Moon Bay A calm, sheltered cove perfect for swimming and spotting starfish in the shallows-beloved by locals and easy to walk to.
- Sunset at Infinity Bay Beach The western tip of the island frames spectacular Caribbean sunsets you can watch from the public beach stretch.
- Walk the West End Village A colorful, walkable strip of colorful wooden buildings, local art stalls, and reggae bars great for people-watching and soaking up island culture.
- Mangrove kayaking at Camp Bay Rent cheaply or join a free hotel kayak session through tranquil mangrove tunnels teeming with birds on the island's quieter east end.
Cheap eats in Honduras
- Comedor Doña Enma, Baleadas and fried fish plates with rice and beans Plates $3-6
- Bite on the Beach (West End), Grilled whole snapper with coconut rice and plantains Plates $7-12
- Cannibal Café, Lobster burrito and fresh-squeezed juice Plates $6-11