Tegucigalpa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tegucigalpa —formally Tegucigalpa, Municipality of the Central District, and colloquially referred to as Tegus, Teguz or Cerrocigalpa —is the capital and largest city of Honduras along with its sister city, Comayagüela.

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Now in the cityTegucigalpa+18°CFog · sunrise 05:44 AMupdated 05:29 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map7

Exchange rateL 26.91per 1 $HNL — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

San José≈ 4 hr

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with minor updates made throughout, including updated information on airport tax, crime and violent attacks against vehicles ('Safety and security' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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terrorism

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Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not allowed to travel to Gracias a Dios department due to safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not allowed to visit adult clubs nor casinos.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Tegucigalpa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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