About Honduras

Tropical mountains blanket Honduras, a small, peaceful, Central American country bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Dozens of rivers cascade down from the mountains to its wide Caribbean coast and narrow Pacific plain. Within the mountains’ green canopies ancient Mayan ruins, pristine natural reserves, and whitewashed colonial villages can be found. All are easily accessible in this country that is only about the size of Tennessee. Just off the north coast lay the Bay Islands where divers and snorkelers indulge in the splendor of unspoiled coral reefs.

Settled by Spanish colonists, Honduras is also home to Native Americans, like the Mayan Indians, and descendents of Africans brought to the country as slaves. Spanish is the country’s official language, but English is widely spoken. With beautiful beaches, crystalline waters, untouched natural wonders and cultural encounters with ancient and colonial worlds, Honduras will satisfy the most active and adventurous travelers.