Page 35 of Central America by Audley Travel

copán ruins audley in honduras honduras is a peaceful and friendly country that offers relatively straightforward travel in the main however economically it is poor and the mountainous interior has minimal road structure so much of the country is still waiting to be discovered which our specialists are keen to do as it opens up we can recommend a variety of routes around the country travelling by road and air to suit your needs and our local guides expert knowledge will make your trip an even more rewarding experience honduras is a fabulous country to visit in its own right especially for divers and snorkellers but is often and easily combined as an overland trip with neighbouring guatemala scuba diving if you are looking for first class diving or the perfect place to learn to dive it doesn t get much better than the bay islands the spectacular coral reefs teem with sea-life and there are enough prime dive sites to keep even the most experienced diver happy the water surrounding the islands is pristine clear and a magnificent deep turquoise one of the most incredible things about diving here is the proximity of the coral reef most dive sites are within just a 10-15 minute boat ride from the beach making diving and snorkelling easily accessible diving can be organised locally or we can pre-book packages and dive courses for you from february to may whale sharks pass through offering the chance of a close encounter not to be forgotten climate the dry season along the caribbean coast lasts from february to june which is generally the best time to visit with the coolest time of the year being the months from november to february when the rains come they are usually in short bursts heaviest between august and december inland it can rain all year round the country is susceptible to hurricanes from june to november scuba-diver roatán island accommodation there are charming places to stay in copán and pico bonito but throughout the rest of the mainland accommodation can be rather simple on the bay islands our specialists have researched and chosen a few of their favourite options that are in keeping with the caribbean atmosphere thus avoiding the all-inclusive style resorts that seem to be making an appearance they are of the more rustic luxury type but are unique and in fantastic locations honduras telephone 01993 838 660 cuero y salado wildlife refuge near pico bonito 35

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