Emergency Numbers & Access
Call 911. Hospital Centro Médico (private) in Tegucigalpa. Roatán: Cornerstone Hospital or Wood Medical Center.
Response time: 15-30 min in cities. Bay Islands/rural: 30+ min.
Cost: Public ER: free. Private ER: $50-400.
Healthcare System
Honduras has a developing healthcare system with significant urban-rural divide. Private hospitals in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are reasonable. Bay Islands (Roatán, Utila) have basic clinics only — serious cases require air transfer to the mainland or Miami. Public hospitals are overcrowded.
Designed for: Residents. Tourist healthcare limited to major cities.
GP Access & Costs
Walk-in at private clinics in major cities.
Typical wait: Private: same-day. Public: hours.
Availability: Good in Tegucigalpa/San Pedro Sula. Basic on Bay Islands. Minimal rural.
GP Visit
$25-60 private GP visit
Private GP
$25-60
ER Without Insurance
$50-500. Surgery: $1,500-6,000. Evacuation from Bay Islands: $5,000-15,000.
Medication
Affordable. Pharmacy chains (Farmacias Kielsa) widespread in cities. Limited on Bay Islands.
Pharmacy & Medication
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-7pm. Some 24hr pharmacies in major cities.
OTC: Good range in cities. Limited on islands.
Controlled substances: Carry prescriptions. Drug laws are very strict.
Practical Tips
- Hospital Centro Médico (Tegucigalpa) — best private hospital
- Honduras Medical Center (San Pedro Sula) — good private facility
- Roatán: Cornerstone Hospital (West End) or Wood Medical Center (Coxen Hole) for basic care
- Diving on Bay Islands? Confirm your dive operator has DAN insurance and decompression chamber access
- Medical evacuation insurance essential for Bay Islands — nearest advanced care is mainland or Miami
- Tap water NOT safe anywhere — bottled water only
Who can get care in Honduras?
Emergency care for anyone
Emergency departments in Honduras treat everyone regardless of residency or insurance status. Charges can still apply afterwards.
Public system for visitors
Visitors get partial public cover — usually emergencies only, with routine care paid privately.
Seeing a Doctor as a visitor
Walk-in at private clinics in major cities. Typical cost: $25-60 private GP visit. Typical wait: Private: same-day. Public: hours.
Insurance needed for entry or visa
Not a formal entry requirement, but medical cover is strongly recommended. Emergency care without cover: $50-500. Surgery: $1,500-6,000. Evacuation from Bay Islands: $5,000-15,000..
Documents worth having ready
- Passport
- Travel insurance with evacuation
- Prescriptions
Local contacts in Honduras
Emergency services
911
Call 911. Hospital Centro Médico (private) in Tegucigalpa. Roatán: Cornerstone Hospital or Wood Medical Center.
Pharmacies
Mon-Sat 8am-7pm. Some 24hr pharmacies in major cities.
Good range in cities. Limited on islands.
What is the emergency number in Honduras?
911 in Honduras. Call 911. Hospital Centro Médico (private) in Tegucigalpa. Roatán: Cornerstone Hospital or Wood Medical Center.
How much does a Doctor visit cost in Honduras?
$25-60 private GP visit. Private consultations: $25-60.
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Sources: Honduras Ministry of Health, WHO Honduras, CDC Travelers' Health 2024
Last reviewed: March 2026 by ViscaCare