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 Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:06 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN HONDURAS / HONDURAS TRANSPORT GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN HONDURAS
AIR
The three local airlines (Isleña Airlines (website: www.flyislena.com), Sosa Airlines (website: www.laceibaonline.net/aerososa/sosaingl) and Rollins Air operate daily services which link Tegucigalpa and other principal towns. Isleña Airlines and Sosa Airlines run services to Utila, the cheapest Bay Island (off the Caribbean coast). Over 30 small airfields handle light aircraft and commercial aviation. This mode is especially more convenient for business visitors.
Departure tax: There is an airport tax on internal journeys of $1.30.
SEA
Ferries operate between ports on the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. For details, contact local port authorities. There are sailings from La Ceiba and Puerto Cortés to the Bay Islands several times a week, schedules regularly change. Arrangements must be made with local boat owners.
RAIL
There are only three railways, confined to the northern coastal region and mainly used for transport between banana plantations. Visitors can, however, take a trip from San Pedro Sula on a banana train, and from La Ceiba on a tourist train.
ROAD
Traffic drives on the right. An all-weather road exists from Tegucigalpa to San Pedro Sula, Puerto Cortés, La Ceiba and towns along the Caribbean coast, as well as to the towns around the Gulf of Fonseca in the south. Some minor roads are still being repaired after Hurricane Mitch in 1998.
Bus: Local lines run regular services to most large towns, but the services are well used and booking in advance is essential. On the whole the services are very cheap.
Taxi: Not metered, and run on a flat rate within cities. For other journeys, fares should be agreed before commencing journey.
Car rental: Self-drive cars are available at the airport. Travelers are recommended not to drive at night as many vehicles drive without lights on and animals wander onto the road.
Documentation: Both international and foreign driving licenses are accepted. |
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