Night clubs -

Tegucigalpa:

In Tegucigalpa there are both discotheques and night clubs. Best to visit them on weekend evenings or the places may be pretty dead. Things don't really get going until after 10 P.M. Boulevard Morazán and Avenida Juan Pablo II are the areas for nightlife. Two of the most notable are the Ouí and the Tropical Port. They do have entrance fees of $3.00. Ouí is located on Juan Pablo II Avenida, cerca de Edificio de Relaciones Extranjeros.

The most notorious is called "Arenas" which is located near the end of Boulevard Morazán; about a block away from Popeye's chicken, going towards "Lomas del Guijarro." They feature beach volleyball and a bar. No one admitted under age 21, strictly enforced.

Another night spot is "Whiskey's". This place is located where "Drive In Maya" used to be, on Boulevard Morazán about two blocks from Popeye's. Parking is limited. It is a regular hangout for the young crowd. Features a small dance floor and good music. Most credit cards accepted. The owner's name is Wilkins. No one under 18 permitted. Usually no cover charge, except on weekends for 10 to 20 Lempiras at the door.

In Tegucigalpa there is a "nudie bar", Noa Noa Disco Bar is located on Boulevard Morazan Casa #2235 in front of Edificio Jarras. About $1.00 entrance fee and $1.00 per drink. A newer one is the Lipstik located next to the Ouí Disco. There is a $3.00 entrance fee and the best time to go is after 10 P.M. closes at 3 A.M.

San Pedro Sula:

In San Pedro Sula there is Shauki's Place on the road to Tegucigalpa just past the Hotel Copántl Sula. A favorite hangout for locals. Restaurant and full service bar. Best younger crowd bar is Señor Grecko, next to the Supermarket Los Andes.

For nightlife two of the most popular are Henry's for young Honduran's and Confetti's for the Honduran middle class.

For men's adult entertainment head to 7 Calle between 14 and 15 Avenida, S.O. where you will find Cherries, Flamingos, Cocktail and Stardust night clubs with shows begining at 9 to 9:30 PM.

Casinos -

As far as I know there are only three full operation casinos in Honduras at the present time. Casino Royale is located at the Hotel Honduras Maya in Tegucigalpa, Hotel Copántl Sula, San Pedro Sula, and Anthony's Key Resort, Roatán. Roulette, blackjack, poker and slot machines are the games. Telephone 32-2217 for hours of operation. All casinos are owned and operated by the Honduran government.

Update: Anthony's Key no longer has a casino. It was converted to a museum many years ago. It has some interesting relics and history of the Bay Islands. There is a "mini-casino" in French Harbor, all machine games. Special thanks to Kristin Kallsen for the update.

Mini-Casinos -

Cesar's Palace in San Pedro Sula, not a full casino, but has video poker, slot machines and a variety of select, auto and carton bingo. Located at 11 Calle, 12 Avenida No. 116, San Pedro Sula. It is next to Hotel Los Andes on Avenida Circunvalación. Similar operations are now in La Ceiba, Tegucigalpa and Roatán.

Theater and folkloric dance groups -

Both Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula have performances of live theater and Honduran folk dance groups. Check the local newspapers and well as the English language newspaper "Honduras This Week"for listings.

Golf courses -

About 20 minutes outside of SPS on the right outside of La Lima (the same road as the airport) is a well maintained golf course. There is a nonmember fee of 150 lempiras and you should be prepared to pay for a caddy. Golf carts are unavailable and there is no equipment shop. Be prepared to bring all equipment you will need. No reservations are necessary.

The Las Lomas Country Club is located in the hills behind Choloma on the old Tecamaya - La Lima road. Just a 20 minute ride from SPS. The club has both a hotel and restaurant. Pool and golf course available. Beautiful place, golfers would love it, telephone 53-3106 or fax 58-1443.

Movies -

Check the local newspapers for current listings. Be careful to note that the theater is located in the same city you are. The papers don't always make this point to clear. The movies are usually shown in the evening (except for weekends). Check for times, but most often the showings begin at 3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM and 9 PM Admittance is allowed only at these specified times. Lines are the order of the day, Hondurans aren't quite as orderly with their lines as we are in the USA, (that goes for lines in banks as well). The best films are USA made (of course) with Spanish subtitles. Even though they have sound and the people are speaking English, often the sound is too low or of poor quality to hear very well. There are, however, several newer theaters that are comparable to those in the USA Current ticket price is about 12 lempiras.

Utila -

Friday and Saturday nights can be enjoyed with local residents at the Casino (it's really not a casino) and Bucket of Blood. This is as close to "nightlife" as you will get.

Trujillo -

Hangouts:

Restaurante Bahia Bar, located east end of the airport runway, right on the beach. English speaking hangout. Change rooms for swimming, well maintained. Telephone 44-4770.

The Rogues Gallery - Conquistador, beach front restaurant and cocktail bar opposite City Hall. Luisa and Jerry are the proprietors.

El Rincon de Los Amigos - Bar and restaurant located near "Rogues."

La Ceiba -

Hangout:

The Expatriates' Bar & Grill A lot of Standard Fruit people hang out there (American), as well as locals. Take San Isidro south from Parque Central and go east (a left) on 12th Calle. It is on the corner where 12th dead ends at a street which borders Col. Naranjal, a nice residential area. It is upstairs and open with a huge thatch roof.

Discotheques:

Dancing is an integral part of the life of La Ceiba. There are a number of popular places located near the beach (Zona Viva). Just to name a few are D'Lido, Tropical Beach, Black and White and Leonardo's.

One of the best is Club 2001, food, music and lots to drink. Features Garifuna bands and dance groups. Their open grill serves fresh fish cooked to order.

Arts & crafts -

Exhibits, contests and special craft events are often scheduled as well as periodic displays and sales events. Check the Honduran newspapers for listings.

Museums -

Museums in or near Tegucigalpa:

Villa Roy National Museum, located in Barrio Buenos Aires in Tegucigalpa. It is open from 8:30 to 3:30, Wednesdays through Sundays and features displays on ethnography, Pre-Hispanic history, natural sciences, and archeology of Honduras, as well as the colonial period. Admission is about one dollar.

The National Museum of the Republic, located at the former Presidential Palace in downtown Tegucigalpa, features portraits, paraphernalia, and other interesting items from past presidents. It is open from 8:30 to 4:30, Mondays through Saturdays. There is an admission of about one dollar. Admission is free every fourth Thursday of the month.

Yuscaran House of Culture, located at the former Casa Fortin in downtown Yuscaran, El Paraiso department, just some 35 miles from Tegucigalpa on the road to Danli.

Antiguo Paraninfo Universitario Museum of Arts is located downtown Tegucigalpa next to the National Congress building. This building was the old university of Honduras, established in 1845. Admission is free and open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM, weekends from 10 AM to 6 PM Has art exhibitions and performances.

Other museums in Honduras:

San Pedro Sula Museum, is located between 3rd and 4th Avenues, 4th Street, NO, in San Pedro Sula. It is open from 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 AM to & PM Saturdays. Sundays they are open from 10 AM to 5 PM There is an admission fee of about fifty cents. This museum displays arts and handicrafts as well as a library in both English and Spanish.

Copán Archaeological Museum, located in the town plaza of the city of Copán. It has a splendid variety of Mayan pieces that were found at the Copán Ruins Archaeological Park. This is a must see if you are in Copán. Open every day from 8 AM to 4 PM, admission is the same ticket that includes entry to the ruins.

La Entrada Archaeological Museum, located in the city of La Entrada, on the highway from San Pedro Sula to the Copán Ruins. Sizeable collection of Mayan handicrafts, photographs as well as Japanese antique ceramics. Admission is free.

Comayagua Colonial Museum, located in the city of Comayagua, north of Tegucigalpa, in the building that served as home to the government in the 19th century. It contains objects used by the indigenous cultures and the Spanish during the pre-Colombian and Colonial eras.

Central Bank Museum (Banco Central de Honduras), located at the Comayagüela annex building of the Central Bank of Honduras. Open from 9 AM to noon and 1 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. It has a permanent coin and painting exhibit. Admission is free.