I STILL CONTEND.. at the airort at SPS.. do not flash money with the money changers there.. I know most of them and when I go there, they all greet me.. BUT I would not trust them... if you changed money and then got into a car, I always have that feeling that they pass the word on somehow... Sorry but I might be overly cautious in that aspect.... Norm
Dave Riley wrote: We have certainly done it. Renting in SPS and driving to La Ceiba is pretty
easy. It is one highway and you don’t need to go through SPS at all. I
have felt comfortable driving there but am careful not to drive at night.
The highway to Ceiba from SPS is big, fast and probably uneventful. I would
not say that it is safe for tourists to drive around on the mainland but
between the airport and Ceiba has posed no problems for us. We have been
stopped and hassled by police but it was my fault because my drivers license
was in the hotel. If you speak Spanish well this is not that much of a
worry.
The real worry for me when renting is that something breaks down on the
vehicle leaving you stranded somewhere. Also EVERY time I have rented a car
in Honduras, be it through Hertz or Avis etc. there was not a car there when
I arrived, instead I was directed to another booth who had a car and honored
the price. Another interesting quirk is that the cars are always empty when
you take them. You are also Required to get their insurance, which is
probably a good idea anyway.
Flying to Ceiba is another consideration. It is quick and a beautiful
flight and taxis in Ceiba are very cheap once you get there. I have not
driven to Copan so am no help there. Feel free to email me direct if you
want more details. We are going to Comayagua and Ceiba this Thursday.
Good luck!
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[mailto:travel-to-honduras.....com] On Behalf Of joannelynch1
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:14 AM
To: travel-to-honduras.....com
Subject: [travel-to-honduras] best way for 6 to get from San Pedro Sula to
La Ceiba
Would renting a car/minivan be the best option to get from the airport in
San Pedro Sula to
La Ceiba? Is it safe for tourists driving around on the mainland? I wasn't
too concerned, but
several people have been telling us not to get shot by the bandits so I am
getting worried.
How about driving to Copan Ruinas from the airport?
THANKS!
jo
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