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An April 2005 trip to San Pedro Sula by Milvos

Located in the north of Honduras on the edges of the fertile Sula Valley, San Pedro Sula is Honduras' second largest city with approximately 800,000 citizens. It is the business and commerce capital of the country and home to a modern airport, which is serviced by International Airlines.

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The Museum of Anthropology and History is located a few blocks from Central Park on 3a Avenida between 3 and 4 Calles NO. The museum is a must-see for anyone visiting San Pedro Sula. Its displays will take you through the Pre-Columbian to modern-day history of the Sula Valley. The museum has a wide range of Mayan artifacts that have been found throughout the area and is open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm, is closed all day Tuesday, and Sunday it opens from 9am to 3pm. The entrance fee is for foreign visitors and 20 lps (lempiras) for national visitors.

Guamilito Market is one the Honduras' best handicraft markets. The market is between 8 and 9 Avenida and 6 and 7 Calles NO. The market is open daily, usually until around 5pm. The market is a great place to pick up souvenirs and gifts. Items of note are Honduran cigars, mahogany carvings, Mayan replica pottery, woven baskets, hammocks and a range of colored T-Shirts. Spend some time browsing and do not be afraid to bargain on the prices.

Being a big city, San Pedro Sula has modern comforts and a range of activities such as sporting events, shopping centers, restaurants, and nightlife.

Quick Tips:

SAFETY
San Pedro Sula, like so many large and growing cities, does have its fair share of crime. Travel common sense should be used at all times, such as taking taxis at night or when you are not sure of where you are going. Fares should range between US in the downtown area and should cost US from the airport to the downtown area. Visiting poor areas (slumming, as some call it) is never a good idea. Also, do not wear fancy jewelry, watches, or expensive sunglasses, and don't carry large amounts of money or valuables with you. American Express Traveller's Cheques should be carried instead of cash.

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HOW TO GET THERE
The Ramon Villeda Morales - San Pedro Sula Airport is located 13 kms from downtown. TACA, Continental, American, Iberia, Sol Air, Copa Air (from Panama) and Atlantic Airlines (from Belize City and Managua) all fly into San Pedro Sula. While Islena, Sosa and Atlantic Airlines connect the city to major destinations such as Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba, Roatan, Guanaja, and Utila.

Buses to and from San Pedro Sula leave to and from most major locations in Honduras, including Copan Ruinas, Tegucigalpa, Tela, and La Ceiba, with some traveling direct and non-stop and others stopping en route. Each of the capitals of the countries surrounding Honduras are also served by buses: Managua, San Salvador, and Guatemala City. Each bus company has its own station, but most are found a few blocks west of Central Park.

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San Pedro Sula can be visited at all times of year. Two special times to visit are during the Fair of June or Feria de Juliana. The month-long celebrations range from Cultural Events, Live Music, Street Carnivals, AGAS Agricultural Fair to the Expo Centro Fair, which includes live music and food.

The Fair, though not as well-known as Carnival in La Ceiba, offers a good chance to join the Sanpedranos in celebrating their city. Again, at night, be sure to take a taxi; other than that, it is a great time to visit San Pedro Sula.

The other special time to visit is during the Folkloric Festival, which runs over two Saturday nights in September. The festival is a cultural event, which includes country food stands, music, and national presentations of music and dance from different international cultural groups that have made their home in San Pedro Sula. To top this off, a famous Latin American group also plays. If you are visiting Honduras for a long period of time, be sure to pencil this event in, as it is one of the country's best.

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