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Voykit pocket guide · Honduras
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.
- Country
- Honduras
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season, occasional storms)
- Stay
- 2 nights
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 L 200–300 excl. bed · Mid L 300–500 excl. bed · High L 500+ 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SAP · San Pedro Sula International Airport
- About 90 km (56 mi) west, 1 h drive via paved highwayAbout 56 mi (90 km) west, 1 h drive via paved highway
Typical fares
- SPS → Tela, bus
- L 100–200, about 2–2.5 h (check)
- Taxi town → Punta Izopo
- L 30 for two people
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
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.
See and do
Known for
- beaches
- Garifuna culture
- Punta Izopo National Park
- Jeannette Kawas National Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Izopo National Park | Taxi or local van, about 30 min each way | ≈1 h total |
| Triunfo de la Cruz (Garifuna village) | Taxi ~15 min; bus also available | ≈45 min total |
| Jeannette Kawas National Park | Taxi ~45 min; guided van tours operate from Tela | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑koo‑lpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra‑see‑as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan‑toh kwes‑ta |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?don‑de es‑ta la pla‑ya |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?pwe‑do pa‑gar kon tar‑he‑ta |
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
- 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.
Tela is generally safe for tourists; the bilingual tourist police are active. Keep valuables secure on the beach and be aware of traffic when crossing streets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tela yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- beaches
- Garifuna culture
- Punta Izopo National Park
- Jeannette Kawas National Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Tela: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Tela, revision 5278540 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5278540
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Tela
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police911
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/tela). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.