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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Honduras
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- HNL
- Money
- Currency is the Honduran lempira (HNL, L). US dollars are widely accepted on Roatán and in tourist businesses.
- Daily spend
- Budget HNL 350–500 excl. bed · Mid HNL 600–900 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Tigo and Claro sell SIMs at airports and shops; passport required.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Medical 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · US plugs fit; power cuts on the mainland.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10%; sometimes on the bill.; Dive crews: 10% of the dive cost or US$5–10 per dive.; Guides: US$5–10 per person per day.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; bottled and refill jugs.
- Toilets
- Paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee beans (200 g) | HNL 80–120 |
| Meal at local eatery | HNL 120–200 |
| Chicken bus ticket | HNL 120–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 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.
Typical fares
- Santa Rosa → Corquin (chicken bus)
- about HNL 120 each way
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk within the town; chicken bus from Santa Rosa de Copán or hitchhike for arrivals.
See and do
Known for
- Peace Corps presence
- local farmer's market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Copán Ruinas | Chicken bus from Santa Rosa de Copán, about 30 min; walk from the bus stop to the centre | About 45 min |
| Gracias | Chicken bus via Santa Rosa de Copán, about 1 h 30 min | About 2 h |
| Celaque National Park | Bus to La Esperanza then local transport, about 2 h | About 3 h |
Sleep
- 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.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Holaoh-lah |
| Thank you | Graciasgra-see-as |
| How much? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan-to kwes-ta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'buenos días'; avoid: Skipping greetings
- Island life: Relaxed pace, greet neighbours; avoid: Loud impatience
- Conversation: Football, food, family; avoid: Gangs, politics, the 2025 election
Scams and watch-outs
- Hitchhiking is common but safety varies; travel in daylight.
- Limited services after 6 pm; plan meals ahead.
Corquin is low‑traffic but limited services; stay alert when hitchhiking and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Corquin yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Peace Corps presence
- local farmer's market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Corquin, revision 4892781 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4892781
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/corquin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.