How to Find Hotels in Tegucigalpa Honduras

Tegucigalpa ('Tegus' to locals) is in the heart of Honduras and in the heart of what was once the Mayan realm. This bustling Central American city fills the valley of the same name and spills out on the surrounding hillsides. Visitors will enjoy great soccer, lush green avenues and plenty of wonderful Central American food.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Valid passport from your nation of origin and all appropriate visas
• Computer with Internet access in order to book accommodations online

Choose a Location and Class of Hotel in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

1. Book accommodations near the San Isidrio Market, at the water's edge. This is a popular marketplace for the locals, and one where bargains abound.
2. Find accommodations near soccer stadium in Tegucigalpa. Many of the city's major thoroughfares intersect in and around the stadium, so it's easy to find your way when you use it as a landmark.
3. Find inexpensive accommodations near the city center in local student hostels. Many hostels offer boarding for less than $30 per night.
4. Make reservations on the Bay Islands off the northern coast of the country. Roatán, Guanaja and Utila all have fantastic resorts and Caribbean-style accommodations for visitors to enjoy.

Get in and Around Tegucigalpa, Honduras

5. Have a Spanish phrasebook or a working knowledge of the language. Most of the city's residents do not speak English or other languages.
6. Arrive in Tegucigalpa International Airport from just about anywhere else in the world. Flights arrive and depart regularly from the United States, Mexico, Canada, South America and most major European cities.

Get to Know Local Laws and Customs in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

7. Tip at least 10 percent at establishments in Tegucigalpa, which is the custom. Smaller, fringe establishments will probably not expect you to do so, but will remember that you did on return visits and be more generous.
8. Take a taxi from your hotel to anywhere you need to go. Taxi service is generally efficient, and you can be picked up at your hotel with ease.
9. Make a pilgrimage to one of Tegucigalpa's holiest places, the Basílica de Suyapa. It's stained glass windows are among the most photographed in the world.
10. To book accommodations in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, call Lets Go Honduras info at [phone] or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

• Several sub-tropical and tropical diseases are concerns in Tegucigalpa. Be ready for the threat of malaria, cholera, dengue fever and diphtheria. HIV should also be a concern in less affluent sections.
• Crime is a problem in Tegucigalpa, and if you're a victim, you're on your own. Rarely will someone intervene on your behalf, so be sure to stay in groups and avoid sections of the city that tour guides or locals advise against entering.