Tourists, in particular, should not hike alone in backcountry areas, nor walk alone on beaches, historic ruins or trails. All bus travel should be during daylight hours and on first-class conveyances, not economy buses. Visitors should pick taxis carefully, and note the driver's name and license number. They should instruct the driver not to pick up other passengers, agree on the fare before they depart, and have small bills available for payment, because taxi drivers often do not make change. Do not resist a robbery attempt.
Many criminals have weapons, and most injuries have resulted when victims resisted.
Do not hitchhike or go home with strangers, particularly from nightspots. Whenever possible, travel in groups of two or more persons. Visitors should use the same common sense while travelling in Honduras that they would in any high crime area of a major U.S. city. Jewelry should not be worn in downtown or rural areas. Do not carry large sums of money, ATM or credit cards that are not needed, nor other valuables.