Major city · Honduras
Corquin
Skip Corquin as a base; visit as a quick stop from Copán Ruinas (30 min by chicken bus) if you need a local market glimpse.
Corquin is a small rural town in Copán department, visited mainly by Peace Corps volunteers. It has a farmer's market and an internet cafe but no tourist infrastructure, so a half‑day visit from nearby Copán Ruinas is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HNL
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airports
- SAP · XPL · GUA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Honduras ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Honduras's migration authority or a Honduran consulate; the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua can make your permitted stay count across all four.
- Honduras ↗Transit San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa by day and with pre-arranged transport; do not use public buses between cities.
- Honduras ↗Do not travel to Gracias a Dios (La Mosquitia) except with a specialist operator; several governments advise against all travel there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Corquin911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Corquin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Honduran lempira (HNL, L).Honduras-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo and Claro sell SIMs at airports and shops; passport required.Honduras-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; bottled and refill jugs.Honduras-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10%; sometimes on the bill.Honduras-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Honduras-wide
- SafetyCorquin is low‑traffic but limited services; stay alert when hitchhiking and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin.Honduras-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 Medical
- Sundays & holidaysSemana Santa and Semana Morazánica close offices; banks shut Saturday afternoon and Sunday.Honduras-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSAP Ramón Villeda Morales International, San Pedro Sula (Main gateway for western Honduras; onward by bus to Santa Rosa de Copán…
- Getting aroundWalk within the town; chicken bus from Santa Rosa de Copán or hitchhike for arrivals.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee beans (200 g)market priceHNL 80–120
- Metro or bus rideChicken bus ticketHNL 120–150
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed (in Copán Ruinas), a night, per personHNL 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HNL 400 · Mid HNL 700 · High HNL 1,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SAP Ramón Villeda Morales International, San Pedro Sula (Main gateway for western Honduras; onward by bus to Santa Rosa de Copán, then chicken bus to Corquin. Check schedules.) · XPL Palmerola International, Comayagua (Alternative arrival; long road transfer west via Tegucigalpa or San Pedro Sula. Check current service.) · GUA La Aurora International, Guatemala City (Used by some travellers heading to Copán Ruinas overland, then a short hop to Corquin. Check border hours.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Corquin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk within the town; chicken bus from Santa Rosa de Copán or hitchhike for arrivals.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Chicken bus from Santa Rosa de Copán, about 30 min; walk from the bus stop to the centre
Main tourist hub with hotels and restaurants.
Door to door: About 2 h
Chicken bus via Santa Rosa de Copán, about 1 h 30 min
Road can be rough; travel in daylight.
Celaque National Park
skipDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus to La Esperanza then local transport, about 2 h
Long travel for a day; consider an overnight stay elsewhere.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
No hotels in town
Stay in Santa Rosa de Copán (about 30 km (19 mi)) or Copán Ruinas and come by chicken bus; about 30 min each way.Stay in Santa Rosa de Copán (about 19 mi (30 km)) or Copán Ruinas and come by chicken bus; about 30 min each way.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- HNL 350–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- HNL 600–900 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed (in Copán Ruinas)1 × 1 night × HNL 250 | HNL 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × HNL 400 | HNL 400 |
| Chicken bus round-trip Santa Rosa ↔ Corquin1 × HNL 120 | HNL 120 |
| Coffee beans at local market (200 g)1 × HNL 80 | HNL 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HNL 85 |
| Trip total≈ HNL 935 per person per day, bed included | HNL 935 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee beans (200 g)market price | HNL 80–120 |
| Meal at local eatery | HNL 120–200 |
| Chicken bus ticket | HNL 120–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hitchhiking is common but safety varies; travel in daylight.
- Limited services after 6 pm; plan meals ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Medical
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Medical911
Embassy
US embassy in Tegucigalpa; check consulate details for Honduras.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Santa Rosa → Corquin (chicken bus): about HNL 120 each way
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra-see-as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwan-to kwes-ta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Corquin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use Copán Ruinas as base; day‑trip to Corquin for market.
- Add a visit to Gracias if you have extra time.
Sources
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