Pico Bonito National Park holidays
Pico Bonito National Park holidays at a glance
Pico Bonito is one of our favourite nature destinations in Honduras. The park protects a huge area of tropical forest and mountain scenery, and it’s home to some of the country’s finest outdoor experiences.
The landscape here is all dense rainforest, rivers and mountainous terrain – varied ecosystems that support a rich diversity of flora and fauna and make this one of the most biologically important areas in Honduras.
If you’re looking for a contrast to Honduras’ archaeological sites and Caribbean islands, we think Pico Bonito is exactly that – an immersive nature experience built around exploration, wildlife and conservation.
Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday to Pico Bonito National Park
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Pico Bonito National Park offers an opportunity to explore one of Central America’s most important tropical wilderness areas.
When to visit Pico Bonito National Park
You can visit the park throughout the year, with conditions shaped by its tropical, mountainous setting. Rainfall brings out the lush vegetation and scenery the park is known for. The rainforest here delivers rewarding wildlife and nature experiences for most of the year.
This is the dry season with less rainfall and temperatures ranging from 25-30oC in the lowest reaches. The region starts at the coast and heads into the mountains, growing cooler with higher altitudes. There are many wildlife spotting opportunities, and these months are ideal for bird-watching as temperatures are warm and the weather is dry. Being a tropical, forested region there can be rain at any time which generally arrives in short bursts.
The rains of the wet season arrive during these months, growing heavier towards the end of the year. Temperatures do not vary much, hovering between 25-30oC. The first few months of the wet season are still great for bird-watching, and the region can be visited throughout the year as long as you remember to pack waterproofs.
Top Things to do in Pico Bonito National Park
Come here and wildlife, scenery and outdoor adventure take centre stage – this is rainforest exploration at its most immersive.
Explore Pico Bonito National Park, a wonderland of waterfalls, rainforest and abundant animal and bird life.
Accommodation in Pico Bonito National Park
We choose accommodation around Pico Bonito to make the most of the surrounding rainforest and wildlife habitats. Many of the properties we use are built around nature experiences, so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the tropical forest right from your base.
Beautiful lodge set in exuberant gardens, offering tropical luxury in an enchanting setting on the edge of a wildlife-rich rainforest.
A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.
Tailor-Made Pico Bonito National Park Tours
Prefer to travel on your own terms? We’ll build a trip around your dates, your pace and the things you most want to see – whether that’s a first run at Machu Picchu, a family adventure mixing history and wildlife, or a food-focused journey through Lima and the Sacred Valley. Our Travel Experts can help shape it with you.
Signature Honduras: Jungle, islands and Mayan ruins
Places visited: Copan · Pico Bonito National Park · Bay Islands and beaches
11 days from £3,225
FAQs about visiting Pico Bonito National Park
Pico Bonito National Park is one of the most popular destinations, and there’s plenty to think about before you go. Here, our specialists share their best advice.
- When To Go
Pico Bonito’s climate varies with altitude. The lowest reaches have a hot tropical climate all year round with temperatures ranging from 25-30oC. The rainiest months are Jun – Sep. The best season for bird-watching is Nov – Jul. Sep – Nov is the principal period when hurricanes are possible.
For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.
- Language
Spanish.
- Getting Local Currency
Lempira. You are advised to acquire local currency (in small denominations if possible) in advance of a visit to Pico Bonito. You can change US dollar cash or travellers cheques in Honduran banks and may be able to obtain cash advances via the few ATMs in larger towns and cities. You may have to ask your bank to authorise withdrawals before you leave the UK and amounts may be limited. However these ATMs do not always accept foreign cards, which are also not usable in many smaller hotels and commerce.
- Time Difference
GMT -6 hours.
- Combines With
A beach wind down at Tela, 1.5 hours drive from La Ceiba (103 km); diving and snorkelling from the island of Roatán, a short flight from La Ceiba.
- Getting There
The park is just a 30mins drive south from Las Ceiba on the coast and a pleasant 2.5 hours drive from San Pedro Sula or the town’s airport.
Ready to start planning?
Tell us where you want to go, and we’ll take it from there. No obligation, no sales pitch – just a conversation with someone who knows the region inside out.