Tela

Tela is a relaxed Caribbean beach town about 100 km west of La Ceiba. It is known for long sandy beaches, Garífuna villages and some of the best nature reserves on the north coast of Honduras, which makes it an easy stop between La Ceiba and San Pedro Sula.

Getting to Tela from La Ceiba

The drive from La Ceiba to Tela takes about 1.5 to 2 hours on the CA-13 highway. We offer shuttles and private transfers with pick-up at your hotel or at the La Ceiba ferry dock for travellers coming from Roatán or Utila. Tela is also about 1.5 hours from San Pedro Sula, so you can stop here on your way to or from the airport.

Things to do in Tela

• Walk the trails of the Lancetilla Botanical Garden, one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the Americas.
• Take a boat to Punta Sal in Jeannette Kawas National Park for snorkelling, jungle trails and howler monkeys.
• Visit the Garífuna communities of Miami, Tornabé and Triunfo de la Cruz for food, music and culture.
• Spot birds and wildlife by kayak in Punta Izopo National Park.
• Relax on the beaches along Tela Bay.

Book your transfer to Tela

Book online or contact us with your dates and group size for a private transfer quote.