Honduras has peak mosquito activity during the rainy season from May through November. The Caribbean coast, the Mosquito Coast (La Mosquitia), and low-lying urban areas including Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula carry the highest risk. The Bay Islands have lower risk but are not free of transmission.
Dengue fever is the primary concern, with Honduras among the most affected countries in Central America. Malaria (P. falciparum and P. vivax) persists in the eastern lowlands and La Mosquitia. Chikungunya and Zika have also caused outbreaks in recent years.
Aedes aegypti is the dominant vector in urban areas. Anopheles species carry malaria in rural and forested lowlands. The combination of tropical climate and limited vector control infrastructure maintains high year-round risk.
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Disease presence data is sourced from WHO, CDC, ECDC, and OpenDengue. This is not medical advice — consult a travel health professional before your trip.