Host Country Facts- Honduras

Official Name: Republic of Honduras

Government: Democratic Republic

Capital: Tegucigalpa

Territorial extension: 112,492 km².

Official language: Spanish (English is spoken in some tourist areas, and in some communities indigenous languages such as Garifuna and Miskito are still spoken).

Currency: Lempira (HNL), the US dollar is widely accepted in tourist areas. It is recommended to change money in banks or authorized exchange houses.

Climate: Tropical in most of the country, with temperatures between 26°C and 32°C on the coast, and cooler in the mountainous areas. For updated forecasts, it is recommended to consult the official website of the National Meteorological Institute of Honduras: http://www.inm.gob.hn

Local time: GMT -06:00

Geographical position: Honduras is located in the center of Centroamerica, with coasts on the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Fonseca in the Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by the Caribbean to the north, Guatemala to the west, El Salvador to the south and Nicaragua to the east.

Private banking hours: Generally from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with some branches extending their hours until 5:00 pm.

Tipping: It is customary to leave between 10% and 15% in restaurants and bars, although in many establishments this charge is already included in the bill.

Electric power: 110 volts AC, 60 Hz.