San Pedro Sula

San Pedro Sula is in northern Honduras. It is the second largest city in Honduras after the capital Tegucigalpa. The focus of industry in Honduras, it is mostly a modern city (unlike more picturesque Comayagua, Tegucigalpa, etc). It is a good base for entering the country and visiting other parts, and offers modern amenites.

Travel to San Pedro Sula - Visa Requirements

San Pedro Sula has one of the main International Airports in Honduras. Bus service links it to other cities and towns in the country.

Tours and Getting around San Pedro Sula

The center is fairly compact and can be gotten around by foot; cars, taxis, and buses run around the city and the surrounding area. The airport is about 5-10 miles from the city center, yet taxis are plentiful at the airport.

San Pedro Sula tourist attractions and sightseeing

• Museum of Anthropology & History - This museum has a selection of pre-Columbian pottery, grinders and other items up through colonial times. Some Spanish would be helpful since few items have English labels.

• People-watch at Parque Central, the main square.

San Pedro Sula city tours

Throughout San Pedro Sula and neighboring cities, you can find amazing markets. You can buy artisan things like leather work, textiles, silver, jewelry and much more. Bartering and shopping are a cultural experience all their own.

San Pedro Sula souvenirs and shopping

There is an artisan market very close to the park that contains a vast array of touristy Honduran products. For more quality pieces, try Casa del Sol across the street or their satellite shop in the Multiplaza mall.

San Pedro Sula Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

A few restaurants have sprung up recently: for meat try La Estancia and El Portal de La Carne. You can eat Mexican food in Cebollines and for authentic Italian food try Bel Paese and Dai Santi. All popular American fast food chains are available in the city, however, try Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan fried chicken chain. The Skandia cafe at the Grand Hotel Sula is open 24 hours with a good selection. Most selections are good but the rotisary chicken is great. Skip the scrambled eggs or omlets. For a wide selection, go to City Mall food court with lots of choices, both US fast food and Honduran versions.

San Pedro Sula nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

• The Cube Restolounge- Situated in La Zona Viva. Great music, food and drinks. Includes well trained attention by experienced personnel. [www.thecuberestolounge.com]
• Cain- Small place with good drinks
• B412- Outdoor bar with a great view and well music

San Pedro Sula cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

there is an hostel which costs 6 USD per night (althought there are flyers saying 8$). its in the 9a Calle A between 10a and 11a Avenida.

• Hilton Princess San Pedro Sula, [1]. Ideally located near the new City Mall, this hotel features 120 roooms, great amenities and a superb swimming pool. This hotel is really comfortable and fairly safe area. If you are going to stay in a nice hotel this is where to go. It has an amazing view from their glass windowed hotel.
• Real InterContinental San Pedro Sula, [2]. One of Honduras’ most prestigious hotels with 149 rooms and suites with modern amenities.

Best Western Hotel Gran Sula. Located right on the Parque, accessable to all parts of the city, and good prices. Also, try the Oro Verde bar near the entrance.

Stay Safe

The Parque Central at night should be avoided.

There are certain areas of the city which should be avoided, but these areas are off the tourists trail.

Be wary of pickpockets in large crowds. Do not carry large sums of money or electonics openly.

Also, gang violence is becoming an increasing problem. In the areas most populated with tourists, it shouldn't be a problem, but excersize caution in poorer neighborhoods. Kidnapping is the most prevelant problem stemming from gang violence, so always travel in groups.

Get out

San Pedro Sula is a good base for getting out to the beaches at Puerto Cortes and Omoa, the Bay Islands in the Caribbean Sea, the amazing Maya ruins of Copán, or south towards Lake Yojoa, Comayagua, and Tegucigalpa. The coastal town of Tela is only about an hour drive from San Pedro, which has nice Caribbean beaches. TelaMar is the place to stay.

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