Safe bottled water is widely available. Road conditions in many parts of Honduras differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Honduras is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstances. Because of crime and poor road conditions, driving can be very dangerous, and travelers may want to carry a cellular phone in case of an emergency. Travelers should exercise extreme caution while driving on isolated stretches of road and passing on mountainous curves.
Rockslides are common, especially in the rainy season.
Signage is poor and streets, even in the major cities, are often unmarked. Travelers should drive with doors locked and windows rolled up. Major highways have been rebuilt following the destruction caused by Hurricane Mitch in 1998, though many stretches are still in repair. Major cities are connected by an inconsistently maintained, two-lane system of paved roads, and many secondary roads in Honduras are unpaved. Hurricane Mitch washed out many bridges throughout the country, and temporary repairs are vulnerable to heavy rains.