Travel Vaccinations for Honduras

Don’t risk getting sick during your visit to Honduras. Drink mineral water, or bottled water which is sold everywhere. Avoid ice cubes unless you know they are made with purified water.

At first, Honduran foods might seem very much like other Central American foods, rice and beans, tortillas, eggs and cheese, but ingredients are more imaginative here. Example- Hondurans use coconut in many dishes, and fruits like banana, plum and passion fruit are cooked in different ways. Baleadas, a common street food, are a mix of eggs, cheese, beans rolled up in a tortilla, but sometimes avocados, or plantains are added. A wonderful selection of fresh fish, namely Yojoa, and shell fish is cooked with unusual ingredients, like pickled onions and jalapeños. Remember to avoid eating from open buffets. Uncooked vegetables, salads and fruits that you cannot peel should not be eaten. Fresh fruit drinks, refrescos, are delicious in Honduras. Sometimes the fruit is mixed with milk or yogurt. Honduras brews several brands of good beer, and if you’re feeling adventurous, try quaro, a liquor made from sugar cane.

In the event that you need health care in Honduras, it is always best to use a private clinic. The standard of care is good, but risky and sparse in some remote regions. So it’s always best to check with your hotel first. Arrange in advance to have enough money with you to pay for any health care you might need.

Protect yourself, and your family, with comprehensive travel health insurance which will cover your intended itinerary and any potentially risky activities.

Honduras is basically very safe for tourists, but do be aware and take normal precautions. Keep your cash and travellers’ cheques secure, and don’t bring more money than you need on tour. Malaria is not a concern here, but in the north, do use insecticide against bites.