Central America is not the safest corner of the world. Sounds like you
have done some homework, below are more websites to peruse.
There are several web sites with security information for
travelers and tourists. The ones that I am aware of are
listed below. I urge people to review the information on
these web sites, compare the recommendations of the various
countries to each other, and compare the various government
recommendations to any personal opinions expressed on the
internet.
The government web sites below include security and
other travel information for virtually all the countries in
the world, including each other.
USA - http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
UK - http://www.fco.gov.uk
Canada -
http://voyage.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/destinations/menu_e.htm
Australia -
http://www.dfat.gov.au/consular/advice/advices_mnu.html
The following web sites offer personal or other views on
security.
Mexico Mike talks about security on Mexico's highways on
www.mexicomike.com
Personal reports for some countries in latin america are
available from the South American Explorer's club -
www.samexplo.org
http://www.beingsafe.info/ claims to list global travel
advisories.
Some travel agents and some employees of large companies may
have access to private security report services. Some
travel web sites will also have some limited security
information, such as www.latinamericatravel.com. Note that
most good guidebooks will also discuss security, and may
offer security advice specific to the town or area.
If you are aware of any other english-language security
information on the web, please let me know.
IN OTHER LANGUAGES
The Canadian information is also available in French, at the
website above.
The French government has their own web site with security
information, in French. http://www.diplomatie.fr/voyageurs
Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs - http://www.mae.es/
Germany - http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/www/de/laenderinfos/reise_warnung_html
Richard Ferguson raferguson@att.net
I Go Nameless wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I was wondering if any of you who have recently traveled to Honduras
> could help me out. I am taking a trip to Guatemala and Honduras this
> summer. I have logged one trip to Guatemala and, as far as I am
> concerned this aspect is not cause for concern, especially as it will
> just be sidetrip from Belize.
>
> I am more concerned about Honduras. I've been researching it heavily,
> everything from Lonely Planet to international and local Honduran
> news, but there can be no substitute for personal testimonials.
> Anyone who could help answer a few questions would be much
> appreciated. I realize it's necessary to avoid eastern Honduras and
> to avoid going out after dark in the urban centers, but what is the
> true tenor of life there and how do Hondurans receive Americans? If
> you did not fly in, what is the safest way to get to Copan from Omoa
> or Tela? Thank you! |