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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Honduras
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 900–1,200 excl. bed · Mid HNL 1,200–1,800 excl. bed · High HNL 1,800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Tigo and Claro sell SIMs at airports and shops; passport required.
- Emergency
- Police 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 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) | HNL 20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SAP · Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport
- 20 min south, taxis and buses connect to El Progreso
Typical fares
- SAP → El Progreso, taxi
- about HNL 250, 20 min (check)
- City bus fare
- HNL 20–30 per ride (check)
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
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.
See and do
Known for
- Turiplaza market
- Mega Plaza mall
- Ulúa River
- Proximity to Lake Yojoa and Tela
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Yojoa | Bus from El Progreso to La Ceiba, then transfer to Yojoa; total ~3 h | 3–4 h |
| Tela | Bus south along the main highway; about 2 h | 2 h |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑KUL‑pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑SEE‑as |
| How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN‑to KWEHS‑ta |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada del bus?DON‑de es‑TA la pa‑RA‑da del BUS |
| I need a taxi | Necesito un taxine‑se‑SEE‑to un TAX‑i |
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
- 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.
El Progreso is quieter than San Pedro Sula; hotels with 24 h security are safe, but stay alert in public areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for El Progreso yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Turiplaza market
- Mega Plaza mall
- Ulúa River
- Proximity to Lake Yojoa and Tela
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: El Progreso, revision 5300551 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300551
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
El Progreso
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police911
US consulate in San Pedro Sula; other embassies in Tegucigalpa.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/el-progreso). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.