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The 5 most incredible road trips in Honduras
11.12.2023 - 20:36 / lonelyplanet.com
Honduras is a rugged and raw country in Central America that often flies under the tourism radar, but is absolutely brimming with reasons to visit.
There are UNESCO-listed Maya ruins, dense rainforests and superlative reefs that court avid divers and adrenaline-seeking adventurers. Honduras’ wild heart beats strongest in its national parks, many of which are best explored by hitting the open road.
The best road trips in Honduras provide varied vistas of mist-shrouded mountains, coffee plantations and some of the least visited pristine beaches this side of the Caribbean.
You'll drive past horse-drawn carts, estancos (dive bars) and roadside fruit stalls. You’ll also find hidden waterfalls and get glimpses into daily Honduran life in small towns, all at your own pace.
Though a road trip in Honduras demands vigilance due to speeding drivers, winding terrains and patchy maintenance, driving grants you unbridled access to the country’s top sights that can be unreachable via public transportation.
Crank up some songs by local musician Polache and prepare to lose yourself on the road less traveled. Here are our picks for the five best road trips in Honduras.
Best road trip for local towns and cityscapes
Tegucigalpa-La Esperanza; 183km (114 miles); allow three and a half hours
Head out from Honduras’ bustling capital and political center Tegucigalpa – or “Tegus” as locals refer to it – to the serene highlands. En route, you can make pit stops at the 6921-hectare (17,102 acres) Reserva de Vida Silvestre Corralitos to experience stunning waterfalls and near-guaranteed wildlife encounters.
Should you wish to overnight on the way to La Esperanza, hole up in an A-frame cabin at Tiny Pines Cabin & Glamping around 82km (51 miles) west of Tegucigalpa.
This route is one of the best road trips in Honduras due to its dramatic change in scenery and elevation. You’ll pass through cities and towns like Zambrano, Flores, La Paz, Chinacla, and Marcala before arriving at the town of La Esperanza, which towers 1700m (5577ft) above sea level.
It's important to be prepared for the serpentine ascending roads, which can be as challenging as they are picturesque – it’s worth making a 4WD your chariot of choice.
Planning tip: Fill your tank before you leave Tegucigalpa but if you need to refill or have a comfort break en route, look out for the various Texaco and UNO gas stations along the way. They typically have well-stocked convenience stores and restrooms.
Best road trip for nature and history lovers
La Esperanza-Copán Ruinas; 232 km (144 miles); allow five hours
La Esperanza, steeped in the traditions of the Lenca people, offers a wonderful insight into Honduras' indigenous past. On departure day, load up with a hearty Honduran
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