The country’s second city and driving economic force, San Pedro Sula sprawls across the fertile Valle de Sula a the foot of the Medendon Mountain chain, just an hour from the coast. Flat and unispiring to look at, and for most of the year uncomfortably hot and humid, this is a city for getting business done, rather than sightseeing.
It is also the transport hub for northern and western Honduras, meaning a visit here as usually unavoidable, even if only to pass through. On a more positive note San Pedro’s facilities rate alongside Tegucigalpa, with an international airport foreign consulates and wide range of hotels, restaurants and shopping outlets – indeed, thanks to its practical location and better transportation lings, travellers who stick to the north of the country rarely need to make a visit south to the capital.
In northern Honduras, San Pedro Sula, is a few miles from the coast and is the fastest growing town in the country. San Pedro Sula is a good starting point to trips else where in Honduras but there are several good museums and sights to keep you occupied.
The Guamilito market, which is within walking distance of the central plaza, has good handicrafts for sale as well as fruit, vegetables and flowers but remember to barter.
The Museum of Anthropology and History of San Pedro Sula is worth a visit, as well as the Centro Cultural Sampedrano, which hosts and organises all the cultural events in town.
Three hours from San Pedro Sula is the Copan ruins, home to Mayan temples and pyramids. Other day trips include Lake Yojoa and Pulhapanzak waterfalls, Cusuco Cloud Forest, Tela and Omoa Fortress.
Flights to San Pedro Sula with Taca
Taca is operating flights to San Pedro Sula and San Salvador.
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