Honduras: a strategic manufacturing platform in the Americas
Located in the heart of Central America, Honduras offers an established manufacturing ecosystem with export experience, industrial infrastructure and a skilled workforce serving international markets.
Its main manufacturing corridor lies in the north, close to Puerto Cortés, the country's principal export gateway.
Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.
Why manufacturers choose Honduras
Four advantages drive the decision: proximity, logistics, incentives and a young, trained workforce.
Nearshore location
Honduras is in the heart of Central America, about two hours by air from the United States, with coastlines on the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Strategic locationExport logistics
Puerto Cortés is 43 km from Choloma and 55 km from San Pedro Sula. In 2006 it became the first Central American port in the U.S. Container Security Initiative, which screens high-risk U.S.-bound containers before departure.
Ports, airports and roadsIncentives and trade access
Under the Free Zone regime, authorized companies are exempt from Income Tax for 15 years, with a possible 10-year extension, and receive customs and municipal tax benefits. CAFTA-DR gives preferential access to the U.S. market.
Legal framework Tax incentivesA young, trained workforce
Four in ten people in Honduras' labor force are between 18 and 29 years old, a pool of 1.5 million young people for manufacturers to recruit and train. AHM's own training unit, PROCINCO, has trained plant personnel and managers for the industry since 2001.
Workforce and trainingHonduras in U.S. Export Rankings
Export position by product category in the U.S. market.
Synthetic T-shirts
United States
Cotton T-shirts
United States
Socks
United States
Cigars
United States
Shirts
United States
Wire harnesses
United States
Underwear
United States
Frozen shrimp
Americas
Honduras at a glance
Key country data for planning a visit or an operation.
From Maya heritage to Caribbean reefs
Honduras rewards those who stay beyond the meeting. In the west, the ancient Maya city of Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves the Hieroglyphic Stairway, which bears the longest known Maya inscription.
Off the Caribbean coast, the Bay Islands open onto the reefs of the Mesoamerican Reef, while in the northeast the Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve protects one of the few remaining tropical rainforests in Central America.
Modern cities ready for international visitors
San Pedro Sula, the country's business and industrial hub, and Tegucigalpa, the capital, give visiting executives and relocating teams a comfortable base from day one.
Both cities combine upscale residential communities and luxury apartments with modern shopping malls, a varied dining scene, full-service hotels, a broad banking network, private schools and hospitals.
Planning your first visit
Requirements vary by nationality and can change; confirm them with the nearest Honduran embassy or consulate.
Currency
The official currency is the Honduran lempira (HNL). U.S. dollars are easily exchanged at local banks, and international cards are widely accepted in major cities.
Electricity
Outlets run on 110 V, as in the United States. Bring a three-to-two-prong adapter.
Entry & visas
U.S. citizens need no visa for stays of up to 90 days, but must carry a passport valid for six months beyond arrival and a return or onward ticket.
Connect with Honduras' manufacturing industry
Browse AHM's member companies, or contact us to discuss your sourcing or investment project.