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La Ceiba, Honduras

La Ceiba is a municipality, the capital of the Honduran department of Atlántida and a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras.

Type CityPopulation 209,000

Why go

  • Municipality in Atlántida, Honduras.
  • Served by Tocoa Airport (TCF).

History

La Ceiba is a municipality, the capital of the Honduran department of Atlántida and a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras. With an estimated population of 209,000 living in approximately 170 residential areas, it is the fourth most populous and third most important city in the country.

Where to stay

Carretera CA-13, frente a Col. Alameda, contiguo a Autopartes Cerna La Ceiba, Honduras
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Km 9.2 la callé del Rio Cangrejal, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · casacangrejal.com
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Saopin en la Calle del Rio Cangrejal Omega Tours Jungle Lodge, 9.5, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · omegatours.info
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P7G5+RRR Hotel Rio en El Rio Cangrejal, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · hotelrio.info
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Cuenca del río Cangrejal, kilómetro 6, carretera a Yaruca, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · lascascadaslodge.com
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calle Ave. Manuel Bonilla, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · wa.me
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3ra Avenida 20 Calle, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · hotel-rainbow-village.com
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La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · jungleriverlodge.com
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C. 1, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · facebook.com
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KM 7.5 Carretera De Yaruca, 31101 La Ceiba, Honduras · villaspicobonito.com
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Q6H5+6J6, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · carnaval-honduras.hotelb3.com
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Q6R6+X2Q, C. 1, La Ceiba, Honduras · quintarealhotel.com
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Q6F7+5GC, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · hotellaquintaonline.com
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Q6Q4+5GV, Calle 3, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · facebook.com
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Q6M5+M57, 8 Calle Frente al Parque Central, Calle 8, La Ceiba, Honduras · granhotelparisonline.com
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Prolongacion, Boulevard 15 de Septiembre, 31101 La Ceiba, Honduras · facebook.com
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Q6P4+MP7, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · granhotelceiba.com
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Primera Calle, Entre y La Republica, Avenida San Isidro, La Ceiba, Honduras · facebook.com
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Avenida San Isidro, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · facebook.com
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Q6P5+JRV, Av. 14 de Julio, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · facebook.com
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Hotel posada del caribe, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras · hotelposadadelcaribe.com
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CA-13, Salida hacia Tocoa, Colón, La Ceiba, Honduras · hotellashamacas.com
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1 Avenida San Isidro, primera calle, frente al mar La Ceiba Atlántida, 31101, Honduras · hotelartdecobeach.com
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Q69P+JGQ, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q6V6+4M4, C. 1, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Blvd. Los Maestros, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q6P5+CH8, Segunda Calle, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Calle 7, Zona Mazapan, Avenida Beckman Entre El Supermercado Paíz Y La, Standard, 31101 La Ceiba, Honduras
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Avenida San Isidro, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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P5X4+Q8J, Carr. A Tela, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q6V7+JGW, C. 1, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q6Q5+474, Av. 14 de Julio, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q59F+V66, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Entre Ave. San Isidro y 14 de Julio, Calle 7, centro de la ciudad de La Ceiba, Calle 7, La Ceiba, Honduras
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Avenida Miguel Paz Barahona, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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2do Piso Plaza Tropical, Calle 8, La Ceiba, Honduras
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Boulevard 15 de Septiembre, 31101 La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q6J6+MR3, Av. Ramon Rosa, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q5GX+W83, Tercera Calle, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q6M6+MGJ, Calle 9, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Boulevard La Amistad, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Q5HV+RH6, La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · Avenida San Isidro, La Ceiba, 31101 · trio.hn
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Donut, Coffee, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 1 Calle
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Avenida 15 de Septiembre, La Ceiba
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Chinese, International, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery
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Steak House, Barbecue, Restaurant · Steak House/Barbecue restaurant
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Breakfast/Coffee Shop restaurant · La Ceiba
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · La Ceiba
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Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Fried Chicken restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Ice Cream · ice cream · La Ceiba
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Coffee Shop, Pastry, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 22 Calle, La Ceiba · trio.hn
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · La Ceiba
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Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Breakfast/Coffee Shop cafe
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food · La Ceiba
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Ice Cream · ice cream · La Ceiba
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · La Ceiba
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · La Ceiba
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Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe · La Ceiba
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Breakfast, Local, Cafe · Breakfast/Local cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · La Ceiba
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Pizza, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Avenida San Isidro, La Ceiba
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · La Ceiba
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · La Ceiba
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · La Ceiba
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Airports

Golosón International Airport (LCE) 8 km to the centre
La Ceiba, AT, HN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Patriot Airways, Cayman Airways) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Georgetown, Guanaja, Puerto Lempira, Roatan, San Pedro Sula… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 7 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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El Arrayán Airport (OAN) 36 km to the centre
Olanchito, YO, HN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Coyoles Airport (CYL) 37 km to the centre
Coyoles, YO, HN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Yoro Airport (ORO) 80 km to the centre
Yoro, YO, HN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Tocoa Airport (TCF) 85 km to the centre
Tocoa, CL, HN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Monica Airport 35 km to the centre
Monica, AT, HN
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Getting there by ferry

Galaxy Wave
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
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Dream Ferries
Ferry terminal · 4.2 km from the centre
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La Ceiba - Útila / Coxen Hole
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La Ceiba - Útila
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La Ceiba - Coxen Hole
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tocoa Airport (TCF); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LCE has direct flights to 7 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Georgetown, Guanaja, Puerto Lempira, Roatan, San Pedro Sula…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Galaxy Wave, 4.2 km); routes include La Ceiba - Útila / Coxen Hole, La Ceiba - Útila, La Ceiba - Coxen Hole.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for La Ceiba, Honduras. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.