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Caribbean hideaway and Columbus landing site
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About Trujillo
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
April
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January
26C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
February
27C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
March
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
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April
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
May
31C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
June
31C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
July
30C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
August
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
September
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
November
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
December
27C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
Trujillo is a sleepy Caribbean town with an outsized history — it was the site of Columbus's first landing on the American mainland and later a haunt of pirates and the would-be filibuster William Walker, whose grave can still be found here. Today its laid-back beaches, Spanish fort ruins, and nearby Capiro y Calentura National Park make it a quiet alternative to Honduras's busier north coast.
Best areas to stay in Trujillo
Trujillo centre
The compact town with the Spanish fort, central plaza, and waterfront promenade.
Fortaleza Santa Bárbara
The hilltop colonial fort overlooking the bay, one of the town's main historic sights.
Capiro y Calentura National Park
Forested hills behind the town with hiking trails and views over the coast.
Santa Fe and Cocopando
Nearby Garífuna villages with beaches and seafood restaurants a short drive from town.
Getting to Trujillo
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Flights
Fly via San Pedro Sula to La Ceiba's Golosón International Airport, then travel by road around 3 hours to Trujillo.
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From London
~14-16 hours from London via a US connection plus onward road travel.
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Getting around
Buses connect Trujillo with La Ceiba and the rest of the north coast; taxis and mototaxis cover the town and nearby beaches.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Trujillo?
February to May tends to be drier; the Caribbean coast sees rain throughout the year, with the wettest months around October to December.
How do I get to Trujillo?
Fly into La Ceiba and travel by road around 3 hours, or take a direct bus from San Pedro Sula or Tegucigalpa.
What is the historical significance of Trujillo?
Trujillo is considered the first place Columbus landed on the American mainland in 1502, and later served as Honduras's first capital.
What can I see at Fortaleza Santa Bárbara?
A restored Spanish colonial fort overlooking the bay, with cannons and views over the town and Caribbean coastline.
Is Trujillo's beach good for swimming?
Yes — the town beach and nearby Santa Fe and Cocopando beaches are calm and relatively uncrowded compared to Honduras's more developed coastal areas.
Traveler reviews
★★★★☆
Loved how quiet Trujillo was after busier parts of Honduras, the fort views over the bay were beautiful at sunset.
Hannah V. · February 2024
★★★★☆
Spent an afternoon hiking in Capiro y Calentura and then cooled off at the beach, a really relaxed combination.
Diego M. · April 2023
★★★★★
The Garífuna villages near Trujillo had fantastic seafood and a totally different cultural vibe to the rest of the country we'd seen.
Lucy F. · March 2024
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