Mexico & Central America

Is Honduras safe?

Capital: TegucigalpaSpanishUpdated October 2026

L3Reconsider travel

Is Honduras safe?

Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba have some of the region's highest violent crime. The Bay Islands and Copán Ruinas are much calmer; travel between them by daylight.

Key facts

US travel advisory: Level 3: Reconsider travel, updated 2024-12-09.
Homicide rate: 31.4 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
Road deaths: 16.1 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
Emergency numbers: All emergencies 911.
Solo women: Harassment is common on the mainland. Utila and Roatán are easy for solo women; avoid walking alone at night anywhere.

Risks, scams and laws

Main risks

Armed robbery and gang violence in mainland cities
Attacks on intercity buses and cars, especially after dark
Very limited emergency care on the Bay Islands
Hurricanes, floods and landslides, roughly June–November

Common scams

Tampered ATMs; use machines inside banks or malls

Laws visitors break by accident

Carry a copy of your passport's photo and entry-stamp pages at all times.
Foreigners may not join protests or political activity; offenders are detained and deported.
Drug trafficking carries 15–20 years in prison.

Safety by place in Honduras

Place	Safety
Utila	4/5 · Safe with normal care
Copán Ruinas	4/5 · Safe with normal care
Roatán	3/5 · Take real precautions

Quick answers

Is Honduras safe for tourists?

Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba have some of the region's highest violent crime. The Bay Islands and Copán Ruinas are much calmer; travel between them by daylight.

Is Honduras safe for solo female travelers?

Harassment is common on the mainland. Utila and Roatán are easy for solo women; avoid walking alone at night anywhere.

What is the emergency number in Honduras?

All emergencies 911.

Safety by place

Sources

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