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Gracias
Spend 1–2 days in Gracias: walk the historic centre, visit the museum, hot‑springs and launch a day trip to Celaque National Park.
Gracias is a small highland town with a compact historic centre, easy walking routes and nearby hot‑springs. One full day covers the main sights; add a second day for a hike to Celaque or a relaxed soak at the thermal baths.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HNL
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airports
- TGU · SAP
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
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- 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 Gracias911 ▾
- 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 Gracias, 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
- SafetyGracias is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure, especially on buses and in markets.
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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.
- AirportTGU Toncontín International Airport (Tegucigalpa) (≈2.5 h bus to Gracias).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is pedestrian‑friendly.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféL20–L30
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mototaxi ride within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Mototaxi ride within town (3.1 mi (5 km))L15–L25
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket to Santa Rosa de CopánL120–L150
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum & botanical garden entryL30
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel, a night, per personHNL 150
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personHNL 350
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personHNL 450
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HNL 300 · Mid HNL 500 · High HNL 800
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
- TGU Toncontín International Airport (Tegucigalpa) (≈2.5 h bus to Gracias) · SAP Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula) (≈4 h bus to Gracias)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gracias: 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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
The town centre is pedestrian‑friendly. For luggage use red mototaxis (tuk‑tuks) that hail on the street. Hot‑spring sites are reachable by mototaxi (≈L50, 20 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Celaque National Park
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Mototaxi or shared taxi, about 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min driveMototaxi or shared taxi, about 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min drive
Highest peak in Honduras; trailhead near town.
Arcilaca hot springs
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Mototaxi from town, L50 per person, 20 min
Two adjacent pools; L50 entry, changing facilities.
Termas del Río
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h total
Bus to Santa Rosa then walk 5 min, or drive 7 km (4.3 mi) from townBus to Santa Rosa then walk 5 min, or drive 4.3 mi (7 km) from town
L60 entry, larger pools, sport facilities.
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 Guancascos
Comfortable rooms, English‑speaking staff, about US$24/night.
Posada de Don Juan
Higher‑end, A/C, pool; phone (504) 6561020.
Hotel Erick
Basic, clean, budget option.
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
- L150–L250 excl. bed
- Mid
- L250–L400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel2 × 1 night × HNL 350 | HNL 700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × HNL 500 | HNL 1,000 |
| Mototaxi to Arcilaca hot springs (round‑trip)2 × HNL 50 · check | HNL 100 |
| Mototaxi to Termas del Río (round‑trip)2 × HNL 60 · check | HNL 120 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × HNL 1,200 · check | HNL 2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HNL 432 |
| Trip total≈ HNL 2,376 per person per day, bed included | HNL 4,752 |
e.g., Hotel Guancascos
2026 estimate in lempiras; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | L20–L30 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | L80–L150 |
| Museum & botanical garden entry | L30 |
| Mototaxi ride within town (5 km) | L15–L25 |
| Bus ticket to Santa Rosa de Copán | L120–L150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Santa Rosa de Copán leaves at 18:00; plan onward travel accordingly.Last bus from Santa Rosa de Copán leaves at 6:00 PM; plan onward travel accordingly.
- Some churches have limited opening hours; San Marcos is the only regular mass venue.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
Embassy
US consulate in Tegucigalpa; other embassies in the capital.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mototaxi to Arcilaca hot springs: about L50 per person, 20 min (check)
- Mototaxi to Termas del Río: about L60 per person, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑SEE‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN‑to KWE‑stas)
- ¿Dónde está la estación de buses? — Where is the bus station? (DON‑de es‑TA la es‑ta‑SYON de BOO‑ses)
- ¿Me puede dar el menú? — Can I have the menu? (ME pwe‑DE dar el me‑NOO)
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 Gracias. 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 (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas 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
- Add a night for a guided hike in Celaque.
- Combine hot‑spring visits with a local coffee tour.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Gracias
- secondaryWikivoyage: Gracias, revision 4141419 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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