how
To Get There
The International Airport of Toncontin is located two miles from Tegucigalpa. No visa is required for US citizens. Visitors must pay a $15.00 arrival tax and a $27 departure tax upon re-entry. Registered taxi fare to the city ranges from $10-$15. Since taxis are not metered, it’s a good idea to negotiate the fare in advance.
To Get Around
The commercial and financial district is located within Boulevard Morazán also known as la zona viva for its restaurants, shops and offices.
where
To Stay
Among Tegulcigalpa’s hotels, Hotel Clarión (Juan Manuel Gálvez 1521, Tel: 504-220-4500) stands out for its strategic location in the heart of the financial district, only four miles from Toncontin International Airport. When visiting San Pedro Sula, we recommend the Real Inter-Continental San Pedro (Colonia Hernandez y Blvd del Sur, Multiiplaza Mall, Tel: 504-553-0000), which brings to San Pedro the level of service internationals travelers expect. For a more intimate atmosphere, Portal del Angel (Colonia Palmira at Av. Republica de Peru 2115) is a charming mansion with only 24 rooms and all amenities. It is a fine boutique hotel.
To Eat
In Tegulcigalpa, La Cumbre (on road to El Hatillo, Tel: 22-3737) features an excellent international menu. La Hacienda Steak House (Boulevard Morazán, Tel: 31-3636) is a favorite gathering place for steak and seafood. Traditional Honduran cuisine with an inventive twist is available at the El Portal (in the Portal del Angel Hotel, see above).
To Drink
For a quiet drink in Tegucigalpa, head to the bar of any of the recommended hotels.
To Unwind
An 18th-century cathedral, with its baroque interior and adjacent Parque Central (in front of it), is a Tegucigalpa landmark. Also interesting is the 16th-century Iglesia de San Francisco, the first church built in the city. Galeriá Nacional de Arte (Tel: 237-9884 next to Iglesia de la Mercedes) exhibits the evolution of Honduran art from pre-historic pictographs through the Mayan and colonial era to contemporary times.
what
To Buy
Pottery made by native Lenca Indians, hand-carved wood and Honduran-made jewelry with semi-precious stones and gold.