Major city · Honduras
El Progreso
One day is enough to see the central plaza, cathedral and Turiplaza, then take a bus to Lake Yojoa or Tela; no need to stay overnight.
El Progreso sits at the base of the Ulúa valley, a commercial hub on the main highway crossroads of Caribbean Honduras. Its central plaza, cathedral and market give a quick glimpse of Honduran daily life, while nearby day‑trip options to Lake Yojoa or the beach town of Tela add nature and coast. Safe, mid‑range hotels are available, but the town is best as a brief stopover.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HNL
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- SAP
- Nights
- 1
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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 ▾
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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 El Progreso911 ▾
- Police911
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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 El Progreso, 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
- SafetyEl Progreso is quieter than San Pedro Sula; hotels with 24 h security are safe, but stay alert in public areas after dark.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin.Honduras-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police
- 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 Airport (20 min south, taxis and buses connect to El Progreso).
- Getting aroundLocal buses run a circuit between Quebrada del Yoro and Pallermo; taxis are plentiful.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféHNL 30–45
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city short ride)HNL 150–250
- Metro or bus rideBus fare (city)checkHNL 20–30
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomHNL 1,500
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomHNL 2,200
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomHNL 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HNL 900 · Mid HNL 1,300 · High HNL 2,500
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 Airport (20 min south, taxis and buses connect to El Progreso)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
El Progreso: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 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
Local buses run a circuit between Quebrada del Yoro and Pallermo; taxis are plentiful. Mid‑day buses are less frequent; plan travel early morning or evening.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Yojoa
goDoor to door: 3–4 h
Bus from El Progreso to La Ceiba, then transfer to Yojoa; total ~3 h
Birdwatching, waterfalls; return same day possible.
Tela
goDoor to door: 2 h
Bus south along the main highway; about 2 h
Beach town; combine with Pico Quemado scenic drive.
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.
Hotel H4 El Progreso
Cabin‑style rooms 3 km (1.9 mi) out, pool, 24 h security, English‑speaking staffCabin‑style rooms 1.9 mi (3 km) out, pool, 24 h security, English‑speaking staff
Hotel Casa Blanca
800 m from centre, pool, restaurant, car rental service
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 900–1,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- HNL 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- High
- HNL 1,800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or hostel1 × 1 night × HNL 800 | HNL 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × HNL 900 | HNL 900 |
| Taxi from SAP airport1 × HNL 250 · check | HNL 250 |
| City bus fare1 × HNL 25 · check | HNL 25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HNL 198 |
| Trip total≈ HNL 2,173 per person per day, bed included | HNL 2,173 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | HNL 30–45 |
| Local meal (e.g., baleada) | HNL 80–120 |
| Fast‑food combo | HNL 150–250 |
| Taxi (city short ride) | HNL 150–250 |
| Bus fare (city)check | HNL 20–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses concentrate on morning/evening peaks; mid‑day trips may require a taxi (check availability).
- El Progreso is poorer than larger cities; stay in secured hotels and keep valuables hidden.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
Embassy
US consulate in San Pedro Sula; other embassies in Tegucigalpa.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SAP → El Progreso, taxi: about HNL 250, 20 min (check)
- City bus fare: HNL 20–30 per ride (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑SEE‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (KWAHN‑to KWEHS‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del bus? — Where is the bus stop? (DON‑de es‑TA la pa‑RA‑da del BUS)
- Necesito un taxi — I need a taxi (ne‑se‑SEE‑to un TAX‑i)
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 El Progreso. 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 →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use SAP → taxi (≈ HNL 250) to El Progreso; bus alternative (≈ HNL 70, check).
- Stay at Hotel H4 for budget (≈ HNL 800/night) or Casa Blanca for mid‑range (≈ HNL 1,200/night).
- Add day‑trip tickets (bus to Yojoa or Tela) to itinerary.
Sources
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