U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Full advisory →Is Honduras safe? 🇭🇳
Americas · Updated
As of September 2026, Honduras scores 49/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Honduras Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 4 Honduras destinations assessed, Copán scores highest (59/100), while San Pedro Sula scores lowest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →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).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Honduras destinations by safety score
#1🇭🇳CopánModerate · updated 29 July 202659#2🇭🇳RoatánModerate · updated 30 September 202648#3🇭🇳TegucigalpaUse Caution · updated 28 July 202646#4🇭🇳San Pedro SulaUse Caution · updated 29 July 202644
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03 · Evidence Signals
Honduras safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 62.7% | 63 | 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 · 2025 | 58/100 | 58 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| 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?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Honduras Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Honduras averages 49/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 30 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Honduras?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Copán currently scores highest at 59/100 (Moderate). San Pedro Sula scores lowest at 44/100.
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.