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The 15 Best Day Trips from La Ceiba

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from La Ceiba, Honduras, led by San Pedro Sula, Puerto Cortez, Catacamas. The closest is Olanchito, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from La Ceiba at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
San Pedro Sula136 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Puerto Cortez123 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Catacamas139 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Choloma126 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Olanchito38 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Tocoa84 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
El Progreso116 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Santa Cruz de Yojoa147 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Omoa134 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
El Negrito110 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Sonaguera50 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
La Lima127 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Sabá66 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Juticalpa136 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Villanueva139 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from La Ceiba

  1. 1

    San Pedro Sula, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km west of La Ceiba4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Parque Acuatico Wonderland.

  2. 2

    Puerto Cortez, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of La Ceiba3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Catacamas, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of La Ceiba4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Choloma, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km west of La Ceiba4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Olanchito, Honduras

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south-east of La Ceiba1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tocoa, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of La Ceiba2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    El Progreso, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of La Ceiba3 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Honduras

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of La Ceiba4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Omoa, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of La Ceiba4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    El Negrito, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-west of La Ceiba3 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Sonaguera, Honduras

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km east of La Ceiba2 hr round trip
  12. 12

    La Lima, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of La Ceiba4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Sabá, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-east of La Ceiba2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Juticalpa, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of La Ceiba4 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Villanueva, Honduras

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of La Ceiba4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: La Ceiba to San Pedro Sula

A realistic pace for San Pedro Sula, 136 km from La Ceiba. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave La Ceiba
  2. 09:40Arrive in San Pedro Sula (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Parque Acuatico Wonderland
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of San Pedro Sula
  6. 15:40Head back to La Ceiba
  7. 17:50Home in La Ceiba

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from La Ceiba?
The best day trips from La Ceiba are San Pedro Sula, Puerto Cortez, Catacamas, Choloma, Olanchito. The closest is Olanchito, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from La Ceiba?
Olanchito is the closest, 38 km south-east of La Ceiba, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of La Ceiba?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of La Ceiba: Olanchito (45 min), Sonaguera (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near La Ceiba for a day out?
San Pedro Sula is the largest city in day-trip range, 136 km west of La Ceiba and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from La Ceiba?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Santa Cruz de Yojoa at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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