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Tela
Spend 2 days in Tela to enjoy the beach, Garifuna culture and nearby nature parks; a single day is possible but rushed.
Tela is a small coastal town with a long white‑sand beach, a lively Garifuna community and easy access to Punta Izopo and Jeannette Kawas national parks. The town is reachable in under an hour from San Pedro Sula, and most attractions are within a short taxi ride. Two days let you relax on the beach, visit a Garifuna village and take a short nature‑park tour without hurrying.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HNL
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, occasional storms)
- Airport
- SAP
- Nights
- 2
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 Tela911 ▾
- 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 Tela, 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
- SafetyTela is generally safe for tourists; the bilingual tourist police are active.
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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 San Pedro Sula International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) west, 1 h drive via paved highway).SAP San Pedro Sula International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) west, 1 h drive via paved highway).
- Getting aroundTaxis (L 30 for a short ride) are reliable; the town is walkable along the beach and downtown.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealCoconut water (street vendor)L 20
- Budget bedBudget hostel / guesthouse, a night, per personHNL 250
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomHNL 1,200
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomHNL 1,800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget HNL 200 · Mid HNL 350 · High HNL 600
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 San Pedro Sula International Airport (About 90 km (56 mi) west, 1 h drive via paved highway)SAP San Pedro Sula International Airport (About 56 mi (90 km) west, 1 h drive via paved highway)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tela: 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)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Taxis (L 30 for a short ride) are reliable; the town is walkable along the beach and downtown. For park trips hire a taxi or join a local van tour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Punta Izopo National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Taxi or local van, about 30 min each way
Coastal wetland with mangroves, beaches and kayak tours
Triunfo de la Cruz (Garifuna village)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Taxi ~15 min; bus also available
Beach restaurants, hammocks and cultural tours
Jeannette Kawas National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi ~45 min; guided van tours operate from Tela
Mangrove swamps, hiking and snorkeling; check opening hours
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.
La Ensenada Beach Resort & Convention Center
Beachfront resort with pool and water slides
Hotel Bertha’s
Budget, clean rooms in town centre
Telamar Resort
Large resort, villas and historic bungalows, price L 3 573/night
Caribbean Coral Inn
Family‑run cabins in Garifuna village Triunfo de la Cruz, price L 838 +16 % tax/night
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 200–300 excl. bed
- Mid
- L 300–500 excl. bed
- High
- L 500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × HNL 1,200 | HNL 2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × HNL 350 | HNL 1,400 |
| Bus SPS → Tela (one way)2 × HNL 150 · check | HNL 300 |
| Taxi town → Punta Izopo2 × HNL 30 · check | HNL 60 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × HNL 2,000 · check | HNL 4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | HNL 816 |
| Trip total≈ HNL 2,244 per person per day, bed included | HNL 8,976 |
2026 estimate in lempira; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ticket SPS → Tela | L 100–200 |
| Taxi town → beach | L 30 |
| Coconut water (street vendor) | L 20 |
| Baleada (street food) | L 35–50 |
| Seafood dish (restaurant) | L 150–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Unattended items on the beach can be stolen; keep belongings in sight or use a lockable bag.
- Check ferry schedules if you plan to head to the Bay Islands; the last ferry departs 16:00.Check ferry schedules if you plan to head to the Bay Islands; the last ferry departs 4:00 PM.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SPS → Tela, bus: L 100–200, about 2–2.5 h (check)
- Taxi town → Punta Izopo: L 30 for two people
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑koo‑lpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑see‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan‑toh kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (don‑de es‑ta la pla‑ya)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (pwe‑do pa‑gar kon tar‑he‑ta)
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 Tela. 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 Jun–Oct (rainy season, occasional storms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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
- secondaryWikidata – Tela
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tela, revision 5278540 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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