Tips for your visit to Villas Pico Bonito



In planning your trip to Honduras we hope these tips prove useful and help make your trip more enjoyable to Villas Pico Bonito.  You are about to enter a completely new world.  It is so different and yet that is the very essence of how your visit can be both educational and a wonderful holiday experience.
There are seasons here. Summer is March/September.  Usually hot and dry except for tropical events.  


Rainy season October/December. Cool from December/February usually very cool and rainy when a cold front passes. If you are visiting during this time, make sure you bring some light weight but warm clothing as it is 60 degrees at night and cool in the evenings.


US dollars are accepted in all but the smallest stores.  Plenty of ATMs ($5 charge at each end so quite expensive) here, there is no need to carry large sums of cash.  Credit cards are also accepted most places.  Travelers Checks are not so don’t bring them.  Possible exception American Express for use in large cities.  

Don’t exchange money with the vendors in the airport, some of the money may be counterfeit.  The banks will exchange dollars for Lempiras (Rate 1 Dollar = 20 Lps)  Negotiate all pricing especially with taxi drivers and small shops.  The department stores have fixed prices.  Do not use US dollars in large denominations to pay for small purchases anywhere, you will get a terrible rate and possibly cheated.

Those of us who live in more prosperous countries realize that people in other parts of the world are not so fortunate.  Under these circumstances, it pays to remember that many people here have none of the luxuries of life that we are used to, in fact may have to struggle to get enough food to feed their family.  As foreigners we are viewed as having sufficient means to replace things that we own.  It always pays to be careful. 


Dress down. Quietly does it.  Always go places with your friends especially in the evening and stay out of areas that are not for tourists.  Relax and enjoy your new found experience.


There are many different ways to get to Villas Pico Bonito. If you are flying into San Pedro Sula, which we recommend over Tegucigalpa, it depends on time of arrival.  If you arrive early, around mid day, you can catch a flight on Sosa or Taca Regional to La Ceiba.  You can take the Hedman Alas bus or rent a car or hire a taxi or limo to bring you here.  Arriving later, you can overnight in San Pedro Sula or we can arrange for a driver to pick you up and bring you directly to the Lodge.



If you are in Roatan or Utila and want to take the ferry across to La Ceiba to spend a few days on the River.  The resort is close by.  The ferry docks are less than 20 minutes from us.  We can organize a pick up for a small fee and take you the local supermarket to if you wish to buy food for your stay and then on up to Villas Pico Bonito.

 Directions to Villas Pico Bonito.  We are in La Ceiba on the Rio Cangrejal.  The actual address is Carretera de Yaruca KM 7.5. La Ceiba.  We are between Los Lobos and Jungle River Lodge.
If you are driving and coming from the La Ceiba airport, turn right from the airport.  You are now on the same road as if you were driving from San Pedro Sula.  Head into town until you see a big Shell station on your right hand side, just before the Shell station the road makes a Y.  It is here that you can come directly to the Lodge or stop off at the supermarket. 

To get to the supermarket stay on the main road and just past the Shell Station look to the left and you will see one of the large malls here in La Ceiba.  The Mega Super is in the mall as are banks and ATMs for your convenience.
To come directly to the resort, bear right at the Shell station continue about a mile and cross the Puente Saopin (Bridge).  Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and go 7.5 KMs (4.6 miles) up this winding country dirt road.  At Km 7.5 (4.6 miles) you will see the first green steel gate on the right hand side, now continue 100 yards to the second green steel gate.  You will see a sign saying Villas Pico Bonito.

If you are coming from the ferry, get on the road leaving the ferry dock and come to where the road dead ends and T’s.  Left is to Trujillo and right goes to La Ceiba and the Saopin Bridge. Turn right and just before the bridge is a left hand turn.  Turn on to this road and follow it as outlined above




Now you are here, relax, have a swim in the pool, stream or the river, have a cool drink at the Hidden Paradise Bar and Grill or relax and enjoy the stunning views and the beautiful gardens.


Welcome to your Jungle home.


Thank you for staying with us.  We are glad to see you here at Villas Pico Bonito Lodge and Eco Resort.  We feel that this is now your home and we respect your privacy.  We will maintain your home when you request it. The office is the white house with the red roof.  Drop off a note describing what you need.  Our cleaning staff is available from 7.30 am until 4.00 pm.





The Grill is open from 11.30 am, last order 7.30 pm.  We offer a good selection of grilled and vegetarian food.  We can also provide breakfast if requested. We provide coffee, ice and as much bottled water as you need for your lodge.
The pool and grill area are serviced by our staff.  Please do not bring your own food, drinks or coolers to this area.  The pool is for your enjoyment.  If you wish to bring guests please advise us as we reserve the right to charge an admission fee that can be added to your bill.


Hi speed unlimited wireless internet is available around the pool and grill area and in the Ceiba Tree and Casita Lodges, the Cangrejal, Bejuco  Jungle and Del Rio  We have a TV and DVD player available to rent for movies.

There are strategically placed benches around the property to enjoy the views.  You will find pathways that lead to these great spots for bird watching or just getting a little exercise.  The pool is open every day.

Absolutely no smoking is permitted in or around any of the Lodges.  That includes the decks and balconies.  There is a smoking area in the bar.  Please be aware that Honduras now has tough anti smoking rules.

Check in time is 3 pm and check out time is 11.00 am.