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Tegucigalpa
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At a glance
- Country
- Honduras
- Region
- Francisco Morazán
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Best time to go
- November to April
- Main airport
- Comayagua Palmerola International (XPL)
- Coordinates
- 14.07°N, 87.19°W
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Overview
Honduras's capital fills a bowl of pine-covered hills in the central highlands, its old colonial core surrounded by steep, crowded neighbourhoods. Its altitude keeps it cooler than the coast.
Tegucigalpa is not an obvious holiday city, and it pays to be careful: stick to recommended areas and use booked taxis. But it has handsome churches and good museums, and the cloud forest and old mining villages just outside town are well worth the trip.
Things to see
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Photo: feinteriano, CC BY-SA 3.0 Cathedral of St Michael the Archangel
The baroque cathedral on the central square, with a gilded altarpiece inside.
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Photo: Marduk, Public domain Basilica of Suyapa
A large modern church dedicated to the country's patron saint, whose tiny statue is venerated in a chapel nearby.
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Photo: Luis Alfredo Romero, CC BY-SA 4.0 Cristo del Picacho
A giant statue of Christ on a hilltop above the city, set in a park with sweeping views.
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Photo: Luis Alfredo Romero, CC BY-SA 4.0 Museo para la Identidad Nacional
An engaging national history museum in a former government palace in the centre.
Tickets and tours
Things to do
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Photo: Jorge Luis Murillo Palma, CC BY-SA 3.0 Hike in La Tigra National Park
Mossy cloud-forest trails on the mountains north of the city, rich in birdlife.
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Photo: derivative work: LeRoc Valle_de_Angeles_Honduras_street.jpg , CC BY 3.0 Day trip to Valle de Ángeles
A pretty colonial village in the hills, known for its craft shops and Sunday crowds.
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Photo: Unknown photographer, CC BY-SA 3.0 Eat a baleada
Honduras's favourite snack, a thick flour tortilla folded around refried beans, cream and cheese.
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Photo: Luis Alfredo Romero, CC BY-SA 4.0 Visit Comayagua
The former capital, with a fine colonial cathedral and old town, on the way to the airport.
Where to stay
Colonia Palmira
A central residential district with embassies, mid-range hotels and good restaurants.
Hotels in Colonia PalmiraBoulevard Morazán
Business hotels, shopping centres and nightlife, well placed for taxis.
Hotels in Boulevard Morazán
Getting around
Use taxis booked through your hotel or ride-hailing apps rather than hailing in the street, especially after dark.
International flights use Palmerola airport near Comayagua, about 75 kilometres away; the drive takes roughly one to one and a half hours.
When to go
The dry season from November to April brings clear skies and pleasant temperatures. The rainy season runs from May to October, with heavier storms towards its end.
Plan your trip to Tegucigalpa
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.