Honduras >> Tela

Tela is a city in Honduras.

A sleepy coastal town. Tela has been slowly but surely working its way to becoming an important beach destination. Located less than 90 km east of San Pedro Sula's International airport, and connected by an excellent paved highway, Tela is very easily reached from San Pedro Sula. If you are driving your own car, the driving time is under one hour from San Pedro Sula. If you are taking the public bus your best option would be to choose Hedman Alas, a first class service coach operator that has non stop service from San Pedro Sula to Tela; otherwise, make sure that you take one of the direct non stop buses to La Ceiba, and let the driver know you wish to get off at the entrance to Tela. From this point, you can easily catch a taxi to take you to the beaches, that have become Tela's main attraction. Tela has been the site of a pilot program aimed to create the Tourist Police. The result has been outstanding, with a force of 20 bilingual, friendly tourist police officers. Statistics show that there has been absolutely no crime incidents against tourists in Tela for several years now.

Tours and Getting around Tela

Tela tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Museo Garifunda, 8 Calle NE, near the Rio Tela. All about Garifunda culture.
  • Parque Nacional Punta Sal. Mangrove swamps, tropical forests, shady lagoons and coral reefs. Monkeys and bird watching.

Tela city tours

Go to the beach! Tela has a beautiful coastline, with tall palms, white sand, and exceedingly warm water. Make sure your belongings are watched at all times--either by you or a friend or family member--as unattended items can be taken by passing thieves. On the whole however, the beach experience is wonderful, and not to be missed.

Tela souvenirs and shopping

Tela Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Tela nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Tela cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • 'Hotel La Ensenada Beach Resort & Convention Center'

• 32 King Size Rooms and 32 two bedroom villas • 12,000 Sq. Feet Conventions Center up to 600 people • Two fresh water pools • “Blue Marlin” Buffet Restaurant • “El Chalan” A la Carte Restaurant • Discotheque • Children Play Ground • Beach hammocks and umbrellas • Sea Kayaks • On site Tour Services • 500 meter of white sand beach with secluded area • Private Docking • Sightseeing tours • Scooter & ATV Rental’s • Bicycle rental’s

  • Hotel Bertha is a budget hotel. Rooms are small but clean.
  • Villas Telamar villa like hotel

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