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#CARD:Honduras:Travel\Consular Information
Honduras - Consular Information Sheet
October 25, 1993
Country Description: Honduras has a developing economy. Tourist facilities
are generally adequate, but vary in quality.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required for travel to Honduras. For
additional information concerning entry and customs requirements, travelers
can contact the Embassy of Honduras at 3007 Tilden Street N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 966-7702 or the nearest consulate in Los Angeles,
Miami, Chicago, New Orleans, New York, or Houston.
Areas of Instability: Cross-border bandit groups operate out of areas near
the Honduran/Salvadoran border. Travel by road, even on main highways,
between Nicaragua and Honduras is potentially hazardous. The presence of
extensive minefields on both sides of the border, particularly along the Rio
Coco and in the Atlantic coast region, presents a danger to anyone venturing
close to the border at other than the El Espino, Las Manos, and Guasaule
border crossings. (The El Espino crossing is known by the name La
Fraternidad.) It can be hazardous to venture off main roads in the Honduran-
Nicaraguan border area. The Las Manos and El Espino border crossings
between Honduras and Nicaragua, as well as the Agua Caliente border crossing
between Honduras and Guatemala, are open only during daylight hours. The
Guasaule border crossing is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Travelers can
expect a lengthy and meticulous search of their vehicles and belongings at
all crossings.
Medical Facilities: Medical care varies in quality. Cholera is present in
Honduras. Visitors who follow proper precautions are not usually at risk.
Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health
services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United
States. In some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved useful. For additional health information, the
traveler can contact the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: There has been a significant increase in the number of
reported street crime incidents (such as robberies and pickpocketings).
Armed robbery and assault aimed at tourists has increased in Tegucigalpa.
There have been reports of armed bandits operating on the road between
Tegucigalpa and Palmerola. Valuables left unattended in automobiles,
regardless of whether the vehicle is locked and/or in an apparently safe
area, may be in jeopardy. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport
should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S.
embassy or consulate. Useful information on guarding valuables and
protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." This publication, as
well as others, such as "Tips for Travelers to Central and South America,"
are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties in Honduras for possession, use and
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Currency Regulations: It is impossible to cash personal checks in Honduras.
It is also extremely difficult to arrange for the transfer of funds from
abroad to Honduras, and in particular to the Bay Islands, where banking
facilities are limited.
Adoption: Information on adoption in Honduras can be obtained by writing to
the Office of Overseas Citizen Services, Room 4807, Department of State,
Washington, D.C. 20520, or by telephoning (202) 647-3712.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy may obtain updated
information on travel and security within Honduras.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Honduras is located on the Avenido La
Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 38-5114.
No. 93-306
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993 to add
information on the reports of armed bandits operating on the roads outside
of the capital city and to report the increase of robbery and assault
directed at tourists within Tegucigalpa. In addition this information sheet
reflects the new U.S. Embassy telephone number.
#ENDCARD