🇭🇳 Is Honduras safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Honduras: 5 diplomatic missions from 4 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Honduras
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Register your stay dates and accommodation details with the Spanish Embassy in Tegucigalpa: emb.tegucigalpa.sc@maec.es
- Avoid street taxis from major airports; use vetted taxi company services instead
- Night road travel is strongly discouraged throughout the country
Risk areas and situations
- Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba and San Pedro Sula have very high levels of common crime
- Protests and demonstrations can turn violent, especially in large urban areas
- Hurricane season runs 1 June–30 November, with risk of tropical storms escalating to hurricanes
- Wildfires are frequent March–May (dry season), many of them deliberately set
Health
- El Niño-related high temperatures, worsened by climate change in recent years, pose additional risk during dry season
Emergency numbers in Honduras
Embassies and consulates in Honduras
5 diplomatic missions from 4 countries, across 4 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | Tegucigalpa, Washington |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Francisco Morazán Department |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Fte. Al Bid |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Tegucigalpa |
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Honduras is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Honduras safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Honduras is 2/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Honduras?
The general emergency number in Honduras is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Honduras?
Telcomia tracks 5 diplomatic missions from 4 countries in Honduras, across 4 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.