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Golosón International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, with domestic and limited international flights.

Exercise caution; it's better for solo travelers to join tours, stay in well-reviewed accommodations, and avoid isolated areas, especially at night.

Garífuna dishes like tapado (seafood soup), fried fish with coconut rice, and baleadas (flour tortillas with beans and cheese).

Yes, ferries and flights regularly connect La Ceiba to the Bay Islands (Utila and Roatán) for diving and beach trips.

Helpful but not essential in tourist areas; English is spoken in many hotels, tour companies, and Garífuna communities.

Varies by nationality. Many countries (US, Canada, EU) get 90 days on arrival. Check with the Honduran embassy.

Honduran Lempira (HNL). US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, but change is given in lempiras.

Spanish is official. English is spoken in tourist spots and hotels, but not widely in rural areas.

No. Stick to bottled or purified water. Ice in reputable places is usually safe.

Ferry from La Ceiba (1 hour, multiple daily) or a short flight from La Ceiba airport.

In larger hotels and restaurants, yes. Cash is king in smaller towns and markets.

Yes, but solo travelers should be extra cautious at night and avoid remote areas alone.

Light clothing, rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, sturdy shoes for hiking, and a swimsuit.

Not required unless arriving from a country with yellow fever.

Local SIMs are cheap. Coverage is good in cities, spotty in mountains and rural areas.

Seafood, baleadas (flour tortilla with beans, cheese, cream), plantains, and fresh tropical fruits.

Yes in La Ceiba and Tela, but may run out of cash on weekends. Bring enough cash for remote areas.