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Travel Summary

• We continue to advise against all but essential travel to Honduras due to the ongoing political crisis. Although elections are due to take place on 29 November as normal, further political debate is still required by the Supreme Court and Congress to bring an end to the crisis.  President Zelaya is maintaining his refuge in the Brazilian Embassy and his supporters continue to demonstrate sporadically in the capital and elsewhere in the country. There is a cordon around the Brazilian Embassy. Demonstrations or public gatherings are also possible in the days leading up to, on Election Day and afterwards. As a result of these events the situation in Honduras, particularly the capital Tegucigalpa, remains unpredictable and may change very quickly. Those who chose to remain in Honduras at this time are advised to consider restricting their movements during this period.
  
  
• Military personnel are still deployed on the streets of Tegucigalpa and are also deployed in the rest of the country due to the Elections.  A curfew previously in place has been lifted, but could be reintroduced at any time should there be a change in the situation in Honduras.
  
  
• Previously, curfews have been countrywide and have impacted heavily on transport networks and interfered with flights in and out of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula International Airports and at border crossings with neighbouring countries. Anyone intending to travel to or through Honduras should contact his or her travel operator for further advice. We advise all British nationals in Honduras to respect any imposed curfew hours and keep abreast of the situation by monitoring local media and the FCO's Travel Advice or by consulting with relevant travel authorities or by getting in touch with your closest Consulate (contact details on our Embassy website UK in Guatemala).
  
  
• An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale took place on 28 May off the coast of Honduras near to the Bay Islands. The tremors from the quake were felt throughout Honduras and neighbouring countries. Minor damage has been reported, with the loss of six lives (Honduran Nationals).  Subsequent minor tremors have also been felt. Please continue to monitor our travel advice before travelling to Honduras.
  
  
• There is no British Embassy in Honduras.  For emergency consular assistance, contact the Honduras Honorary Consuls in Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Roatan or the British Embassy in Guatemala City.  See the General section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• The hurricane season in Honduras normally runs from June to November.  See the Natural Disasters section of this advice and our Tropical Cyclones page for more details.
  
  
• The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Honduras in 2008 were; dealing with victims of crime, mostly from armed robbery or pickpocketing; hospitalisations; and replacing lost or stolen passports. You should keep your valuables locked away in a safe or keep them on your person when travelling.
  
  
• There are high levels of crime in Honduras.  Particular care should be taken if travelling between towns/cities and walking on beaches or in quieter areas at night.  See the Crime section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.  See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and our Travel insurance page for more details.