Major city · Honduras
La Entrada
Skip La Entrada as a destination; use it as a 30-minute bus stop between Copán Ruinas and Santa Rosa de Copán or Lake Yojoa.
La Entrada is a small highway town in the Honduran Highlands, known mainly as a crossroads on CA-4 and CA-11. It has a few budget hotels and basic eateries but no significant sights. Most travellers pass through en route to Copán Ruinas, Santa Rosa de Copán or Lake Yojoa without staying overnight.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HNL
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads may be slower)
- Airport
- SAP
- 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
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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
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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 La Entrada, 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
- SafetyLa Entrada is generally safe during the day, but like any highway town, avoid walking alone after dark and keep valuables out of sight.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin.Honduras-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- 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 (San Pedro Sula) (About 2.5–3 h by car; buses from San Pedro Sula to La Entrada run frequently.).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable in 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeL 15–30
- Street or quick mealBaleada (typical snack)L 20–40
- Metro or bus rideBus to Copán RuinascheckL 80
- Budget bedBudget hotel (shared bath), a night, per personHNL 100
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel (private bath, air-con), a night, per roomHNL 800
- High-end bedMid-range hotel (private bath, air-con), a night, per roomHNL 1,200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HNL 500 · Mid HNL 1,000 · High HNL 2,000
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 Airport (San Pedro Sula) (About 2.5–3 h by car; buses from San Pedro Sula to La Entrada run frequently.)
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
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
La Entrada: 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)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
The town is walkable in 15 minutes. For onward travel, buses to Copán Ruinas (about 1 h), Santa Rosa de Copán (about 1 h) and San Pedro Sula (about 2.5 h) pass through the junction. Taxis are available for short trips.
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 1 h
Bus from the junction, about 1 h
Maya ruins and a well-preserved colonial town; a full-day trip from La Entrada.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus from the junction, about 1 h
Colonial architecture and a tobacco region; half a day.
Lake Yojoa
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus south on CA-4, about 1.5 h
Birdwatching, waterfalls and lake views; a day trip.
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.
Town centre (near the junction)
Hotels are within a block or two of the CA-4/CA-11 intersection; convenient for an early bus out.
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
- L 500–1,000 (about US$20–40)
- Mid
- L 1,000–2,000 (about US$40–80)
- High
- L 2,000+ (about US$80+)
Trip budget
| Budget hotel (shared bath)1 × 1 night × HNL 100 | HNL 100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × HNL 500 | HNL 500 |
| Bus La Entrada → Copán Ruinas, one way1 × HNL 80 · check | HNL 80 |
| Bus La Entrada → San Pedro Sula, one way1 × HNL 150 · check | HNL 150 |
| Meal at a comedor1 × HNL 80 | HNL 80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HNL 91 |
| Trip total≈ HNL 1,001 per person per day, bed included | HNL 1,001 |
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2026 estimate in lempiras; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | L 15–30 |
| Baleada (typical snack) | L 20–40 |
| Plate of the day (almuerzo) | L 60–100 |
| Bus to Copán Ruinascheck | L 80 |
| Bus to San Pedro Sulacheck | L 150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No major sights: do not plan a stop longer than a meal or a bus connection.
- Buses can be crowded; luggage space is limited.
- Road conditions worsen in the rainy season (May–Oct); allow extra time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus La Entrada → Copán Ruinas: about L 80, about 1 h (check)
- Bus La Entrada → Santa Rosa de Copán: about L 80, about 1 h (check)
- Bus La Entrada → San Pedro Sula: about L 150, about 2.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello
- Gracias — Thank you
- ¿Cuánto? — How much?
- ¿Dónde está el bus para Copán? — Where is the bus to Copán?
- Un boleto, por favor — One ticket, please
Spanish is the main language; English is not widely spoken.
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 La Entrada. 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 season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads may be slower) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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