Honduras
Honduras is the elbow of Central America. It is bordered to the east by Nicaragua and southwest with El Salvador and to the west by Guatemala. It has over 800km of Carabiean coast and a smaller 124km (77mi) Pacific coast.
The country is mostly hills and mountains with some reaching up to 2850 meters- more than a mile high! Exotic wildlife includes jaguars, wild pigs and monkeys with colourful and abundant birds such as toucans, herons and kingfishers.
With its wonderful landscapes and unspoiled nature, Honduras remains a destination of choice for those looking for Eco-tourism and a quiet place to rest in the Caribbean with the full advantages of all the infrastructure and leisure activities of the most envied tourist destinations.
Useful things to know:
| Area: |
112,492 sq km (43,870 sq mi) |
| Population: |
6, 249,598 |
| Cities: |
Tegucigalpa 1 million +, San Pedro Sula (industrial capital) 500 000 +, La Ceiba (tourist capital) 150 000 +. |
| Language: |
Spanish, Creole English and Indian dialects |
| Visas: |
Citizens of most Western European countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US can stay 30 days without a visa. Extensions providing a total stay of 90 days are possible. |
| Rain Season: |
the rain season extends from the 15th of October until the 15th of December (during this season the risk of rain is high). |
| Time: |
GMT/UTC minus 6 hours |
| Electricity: |
110V and 220V |
| Currency: |
Lempira, US$ exchanged easily |
For more info visit: www.hondurastips.honduras.com
The region
Hotel Canadien adjoins the village of Sambo Creek, located in the "Atlantida" region, 0n the north coast of Honduras, in front of the "Cahios Cochinos" and the "Bay" islands ( Islas de la Bahia) and 15 minutes from the City of "La Ceiba". Facing the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by hills, Hotel Canadien offers you a spectacular decor.
Distance
Hotel Canadien sits in an ideal location between the restfulness of nature and the excitement of city life. On the limits of the village of Sambo Creek, the Hotel is but a short drive away from the major centers.
*15 minutes East from the City of "La Ceiba"
*20 minutes East of the local airport of La Ceiba (LCE)
*2H30 from the international airport of "San Pedro Sula" (SAP)
