Honduras Travel Risk Level

Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime and terrorism . Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government travel restrictions U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not allowed to travel to Gracias a Dios department due to safety risks. U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not allowed to visit adult clubs nor casinos. Extortion, overcharging, criminal surveillance, and other potential criminal activity can take place in these locations. U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not permitted to travel between cities after dark. After dark travel between Palmerola International Airport (XPL)/Soto Cano Airbase and Tegucigalpa is authorized. There is an increased risk of vehicle accidents and carjackings after dark on major highways. U.S. government employees working in Honduras are not permitted to drive through or to high crime zones unless previously approved by the Regional Security Office. Designated high crime zones in Honduras include but are not limited to: Distrito Central (Francisco Morazan): Colonia Villa Nueva, Nueva Suyapa, Flor de Campo, Los Pinos, Los Laureles, El Carrizal, Villa Cristina, La Travesia, Pueblo Nuevo, Barrio Concepción, Villa Fanca, La Laguna, San Ignacio, and Torocagua. Cortes: Lomas del Carmen, Barrio Medina, Brisas del Merendon, Col. La Pradera, Col. Rivera Hernandez, Brisas del Sauce, La Planeta, Cerrito Lindo, Col. 6 de Mayo, Cofradia, Col. Central, Col. Hector Sabillon Cruz, Barrio El Centro, Barrio Barandilla, Chamelecon, Choloma. Department of Colon Crime Violent crime is common. Common crimes include murder, armed robbery, and kidnappings. Violent gang activity is widespread in designated high-crime zones. Crimes may also include violent street crime, rape, extortion, human trafficking, and drug-related crime. Robberies perpetuated by motorcyclists on pedestrians are common. Local authorities may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious crimes. In Dec

Higher-risk regions — Level 4 (Do Not Travel): Some areas of the country carry a higher risk than the country overall.

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France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Travel advised against except for essential reasons: Une grande partie du territoire hondurien est concernée. Sont particulièrement signalés : les départements de Francisco Morazán (surtout l’aire périurbaine de Tégucigalpa et le centre-ville) et…

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.