Crossing the border, especially at El Amatillo (Honduras), can be a traumatic experience. Weaving your way around various unmarked buildings in search of the necessary stamps and documentation, while surrounded by nosy helpers and clever scam artists, is likely to overwhelm and frustrate. Additionally, you have probably spent a day or two reading all the “what not to do” stories floating around the web, resulting in a dangerous combination of fear and the unknown. Entering a situation like this armed with specifics enables you to gain the upper hand. Here is our step by step guide to getting through it:

How to Get Through Honduras in One Day

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