There are seven countries in Central America and we have now driven through more than half of them. In this week’s video, we document our border crossing from El Salvador into Honduras. This was our longest border crossing yet and we show every bureaucratic, confusing step to you!
Though we had above-average bureaucracy to navigate leaving El Salvador and entering Honduras, the process wasn’t too stressful and all the officials were very kind to us. Everyone was super curious about the Jeep, and some of them may or may not have set off the alarm as they posed for photos.
From the start, Honduras has shown itself to be a lush, green country with beautiful mountain views. Refuting everything we’ve heard about how dangerous the country is to visit, we’re had no security problems and have only met kind people. We know there is a possibility of danger everywhere, tragically even in our beloved United States. For us, fear is not a good enough reason to stay home.
What’s next?
We plan to visit the northern coast of Honduras next, which is on the Caribbean. Then we’ll head inland to see some waterfalls and lakes.
It’s mere days until we need to cross into Nicaragua and we know it will be our toughest border crossing yet. Nicaragua is the only Central American country that still requires COVID tests regardless of vaccination status. We have to fill out an online entry form a full week in advance and include our test results 36 hours before crossing. At the border, there could be an x-ray of our vehicle and we could need to empty out our possessions. There’s really no telling what we’ll encounter. We’ll need to be patient with the process.
But we can’t wait to actually be in Nicaragua! There is so much to see there, beautiful natural features from beaches to volcanos. Hold tight and we’ll be there in no time.
-B
I live in Honduras mist of the time, and it would be awesome if you guys would drop by my families chocolate and vanilla farm next time you guys come through
Thank you for the invitation, Collin! Your farm sounds like a wonderful place. What part of the country is it in?
Yeah,-tell me about it! I’m a honduran natural of European extraction. Being raised and educated there I’m very familiar with the Central American region. Emigrated to the US right after HS. No doubt that those countries are full of natural beauty, lush forests, pristine lakes and streams, colorful fish and beautiful scenery. In the northern coast of Honduras (especially in the port city of Tela) gorgeous white sand beaches with lukewarm water.
(Maybe the fact that they are underdeveloped countries is what makes them unique).
As far as I can remember the US tourists were always well received in Honduras. I visited Honduras and my native village at the beginning of the century and I noticed that the country had improved ecologically speaking; no more unnecessary deforestation, and there are now designated areas as national parks.
I’m glad you got to see that area of the world. If you’re still there….enjoy your trip and your stay! 🙂
John, I love your insight. Honduras has tremendous natural beauty. I loved driving through the hills there and admiring the verdant surroundings. We actually got to spend a few days in the Tela area, too. We felt we received a little suspicion compared to Guatemala, El Salvador, or Nicaragua. We believe it’s because Honduras has next to no foreign tourists in most parts. But when we actually got to talk to people, they were friendly and helpful. We were actually pulled over by the police for the first time in Latin America because of a deserved (though accidental) infraction. Not only did they not attempt to bribe us or any horror story like that, but they didn’t even ticket us even though we deserved it. All in all, we’re grateful for the time we spent in the country.