Honduras—Caribbean coast; Bay Islands
News, entertainment, anthem and a short visitor guide.
Anthem
Recording: United States Navy Band · Public domain (U.S. government work) · Source: Wikimedia Commons
Visitor guide
History
The Bay Islands were long under British influence, and their English-speaking communities reflect that history. Honduras became independent from Spain in 1821.
Culture
Garifuna villages line the north coast, and the Bay Islands have their own Caribbean English culture. La Ceiba's carnival in May is the country's biggest party.
Languages & Creoles
Spanish is the official language. English Creole is spoken on the Bay Islands, and Garifuna and Miskito on the coast.
Currency
The Honduran lempira (HNL).
Popular Attractions
Roatán and Utila sit on the Mesoamerican Reef and offer some of the region's most affordable diving. The Maya ruins of Copán are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Food
Baleadas (flour tortillas with beans) are the national snack. On the coast, try sopa de caracol (conch soup) and fried fish with coconut rice.
Places to Visit
Roatán, Utila, La Ceiba, Tela, Pico Bonito National Park and Copán.
More of the Caribbean
English-speaking Caribbean
Spanish-speaking Caribbean
French-speaking Caribbean
Dutch-speaking Caribbean
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Costa Rica—Caribbean coast; Limón
Nicaragua—Caribbean coast; Corn Islands- Honduras—Caribbean coast; Bay Islands
Guatemala—Caribbean coast; Livingston
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