Honduras Semana Morazánica holiday generates $29 million in revenue

Honduras' Semana Morazánica 2026 holiday period saw 1.6 million people travel across the country, generating an estimated 769 million lempiras (approximately $29 million) in economic revenue. According to the Ministry of Tourism, this represents a 20.8% increase in income compared to the 2021 holiday. Major tourist destinations included Tela, La Ceiba, Copán Ruinas, Omoa, and Roatán, with over 300,000 people staying overnight in various locations.

Migration data showed significant movement toward El Salvador, with the El Amatillo border crossing handling 28,546 of the 39,078 Hondurans traveling to the neighboring country. Overall, the migration system recorded 131,004 total departures during the period.

Security and safety operations reported by CONAPREMM and local police indicated a successful holiday in terms of road safety, with zero traffic fatalities reported despite 85 injuries and 34 rescues. In the Colón department, police reported 33 people referred to the Prosecutor's Office and 10 arrests, noting a 50% reduction in traffic deaths compared to the previous year.