Country information

Honduras is the 2nd largest country in the Caribbean and it is home to colonial villages, ancient Mayan ruins, natural parks and the beautiful tropical Bay of Islands.  One of the nicest and largest islands is Roatan with its great beaches and coral reefs. Honduras is neighbored by Guatemala to the northwest, El Salvador to the south and Nicaragua to the southeast.

The 2nd largest reef in the world!

From Roatan you can dive the seconds largest reef in the world, making it an excellent diving destination. It is known for its pristine aquamarine, hilly in land, white sandy beaches. Roatan lies about 45 km from the northern coast of the Honduran mainland.
Fall in love with the natural unspoiled beauty of Roatan, in the Bay Islands of Honduras! You'll be amazed at the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean and marvel at the breathtaking sunsets!

Population

Roatan has a mixture of ethnic backgrounds and cultures.  The largest ethnic population in Honduras descended from a mixture of Indians and Spanish.  Their language is Spanish.  This group is now the largest ethnic group on Roatan.

Temperature

Honduras is hot and humid almost year-round. Temperatures vary more by altitude then by season. At the coast it is during the day around 32 degrees Celsius.  Temperatures are coolest in mountain areas. The Caribbean coast can experience a lot of rain, the heaviest being from September to February.

See the change before your eyes in Honduras

With tourisms expanding and becoming more and more apparent in Honduras it is the perfect place for you to spend your gap year as it is becoming one of the most fascinating places on earth. With a maturing political scene helped by globalisation, Honduras is going further and further up in the stakes on the world stage.

You will be able to experience the beautiful scenery before it becomes too popular and thus overcrowded. With dangers just like any other places, there are the threat of AIDS and drugs. This is common in many gap year destinations and therefore should not put you off Honduras before you have even considered it.

With the laid back attitude to life in Honduras, you will have the experience of a life time. You can have a break from the busy world that we live in and enjoy a quieter way of spending your time. When you do have free time to spare from any work that you may be doing in the area, Parque Nacional Jannette Kawas has perfect white sandy beaches and great snorkelling for you to do as an activity.

There is also the opportunity to do bird-watching, see waterfalls and national parks. So although there is a laid back approach to life, there is plenty to do when you feel like taking park in an activity.

It is Honduras that makes coming home very difficult. You will soon get used to having the chance to go to lovely beach and enjoy the natural sights and animals as opposed to getting back into your usual routine. If you are specifically interested in backpacking, there is Utila. Here you have everything cheap and cheerful, cheap food, good accommodation and fantastic diving to fulfil your adventurous needs.

With everything changing in Honduras there are many arguments as to whether it is happening too quickly or not quick enough. After visiting the place for yourself you will have your own opinion on Honduras. You may think that the change is good as it is making the beauty place more popular and well known. However, you may think that it is better to have something kept a secret and relatively undiscovered. It is visiting interesting places like that this are going to make your gap year special.

There is nothing like being able to back pack and then dive each and everyday. There are so many things on offer to you in Honduras that you won’t be able to experience anywhere else. It is time for you to take the bull by the horns and step out there into the great unknown. There is no doubt that Honduras will give you the best experience you will ever have in your life, and there is no better time to visit than when there is much change happening but still the original way of life. It is something that can simply not be compared to anyone else in the world. So why not see Honduras for yourself.

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