Honduras

Honduras offers some of the world's most accessible Caribbean beauty, particularly on the Bay Islands of Roatán and Utila. While Roatán is famous for its white-sand beaches like West Bay, Utila is the go-to for budget-friendly diving and the chance to spot whale sharks. To navigate the ferry schedules between La Ceiba and the islands—which typically cost around 800 HNL to 1,200 HNL ($32–$48 USD) one way—it’s wise to have your data sorted. Activating a Hello eSIM before you land ensures you can check real-time weather updates and ferry availability without hunting for local Wi-Fi. Once on the islands, don't miss the chance to snorkel the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. It’s the second-largest in the world and teeming with vibrant coral and sea turtles. For those staying on the mainland, the beaches of Tela offer a more local vibe and excellent seafood, especially around the Garifuna villages of Ensenada and Triunfo de la Cruz.

Eating your way through Honduras is an affordable and delicious adventure. The undisputed king of Honduran street food is the baleada—a thick flour tortilla folded over refried beans, crema, and crumbled cheese. You can find these for as little as 25 HNL ($1 USD) at street stalls. For a heartier meal, try Sopa de Caracol (conch soup) on the coast or a Plato Típico featuring grilled meat, plantains, and chismol. If you're traveling with friends, the Hello app’s expense splitting feature makes it easy to share the cost of a large seafood platter in Trujillo or a round of Salva Vida beers. To keep your finances in check, use the budget tracking tool to log your spending in Lempiras. This helps you stay on top of your daily limit while still leaving room for a world-class cup of coffee in the highland town of Marcala, known for its protected designation of origin beans that are exported globally.

Stepping back in time at the Copán Ruinas is a highlight of any Central American journey. Known as the "Paris of the Maya World" for its intricate stone carvings and the famous Hieroglyphic Stairway, the site demands at least a full day of exploration. Entry is approximately 370 HNL ($15 USD). The surrounding town is charming and walkable, but for longer trips to the nearby Luna Jaguar Hot Springs or the thundering Pulhapanzak Falls, you’ll need to coordinate transport. Using the Hello app’s trip planning feature allows you to map out these excursions and store your digital tickets in one place. When moving between cities, the "chicken buses" are the most authentic and cheapest way to travel, though private shuttle services offer more comfort for longer hauls between San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. Always keep small denominations of Lempiras for mototaxis (tuk-tuks), which are the standard way to zip around smaller towns for about 20-40 HNL ($0.80–$1.60 USD).