La Ceiba
city · Honduras
Overview
La Ceiba is a mid-size town in Honduras.
About 216,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in North America.
The nearest airport is Golosón International Airport (LCE), about 3 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Population | 215,973 |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Nearest airport | Golosón International Airport (LCE), 3 km |
| Currency | HNL |
Where La Ceiba is
La Ceiba sits in Honduras, in the northern part of North America.
La Ceiba lies about 6 km to the east, Yoro lies about 77 km to the south-west and El Progreso lies about 111 km to the west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Golosón International Airport (LCE) is the closest airport, about 3 km from La Ceiba.
Alternative gateways include Utila Airport (UII, 39 km).
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Before booking: The US State Department currently advise against non-essential travel to Honduras. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
Find flights to La Ceiba →arrives LCE (3.4 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly tropical (northern hemisphere): hot for much of the year with a distinct wet season; the cooler, drier window is the most comfortable time to travel.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons La Ceiba is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through LCE.
Day trips & nearby
La Ceiba works well as a base. Within about 111 km you can reach La Ceiba (6 km to the east); Yoro (77 km to the south-west); El Progreso (111 km to the west); Olanchito (42 km to the south-east); Tocoa (90 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the HNL (Lempira).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on America/Tegucigalpa time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 2–4 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Where to stay in La Ceiba
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Getting around La Ceiba
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to La Ceiba?
- Golosón International Airport (LCE) is the closest airport, about 3 km away.
- When is the best time to visit La Ceiba?
- The drier season is generally the most comfortable time to visit.
- What is near La Ceiba?
- La Ceiba is one of the closest places, about 6 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is La Ceiba in?
- La Ceiba is in Honduras.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-08-16
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-08-16
Data compiled 2026-08-16 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.