UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Honduras safe? 🇭🇳
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As of July 2026, Honduras scores 50/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 4 Honduras destinations assessed, Copán scores highest (56/100), while San Pedro Sula scores lowest (42/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Honduras: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
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Honduras destinations by safety score
#1🇭🇳CopánModerate · updated 29 July 202656#2🇭🇳RoatánModerate · updated 29 July 202655#3🇭🇳TegucigalpaUse Caution · updated 28 July 202645#4🇭🇳San Pedro SulaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202642
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03 · Evidence Signals
Honduras safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories) | 50 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 31.4 / 100k | 14 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 78.3% | 82 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 5.2% | 75 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 56/100 | 56 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 37/100 | 37 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 18.5 / 100k | 45 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Honduras safety FAQ
Is Honduras safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Honduras averages 50/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Honduras?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Copán currently scores highest at 56/100 (Moderate). San Pedro Sula scores lowest at 42/100.
Where does this Honduras safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.