U.S. Embassy Recommends Avoiding Puerto Cortés Over Threat to Bridges and Access Routes
The U.S. Embassy in Honduras asked its personnel not to travel to Puerto Cortés this weekend over a possible threat to bridges and access routes.
Key points
- The alert mentions a possible threat to bridges and access routes to the port and city center.
- According to the alert, the risk would apply to early morning Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- The recommendation covers the period from the afternoon of Friday, October 30, to the afternoon of Sunday, November 1.
- Honduran authorities have increased security in the area.
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa issued a security alert for the city of Puerto Cortés, in northern Honduras. The notice advises U.S. Government personnel to avoid the city from the evening of Friday, October 30, 2026, until the evening of Sunday, November 1.
According to the alert, the measure responds to a possible threat to the bridges and access routes leading to the port and the city center, which could occur during the early morning hours of Saturday, October 31.
According to the same alert, Honduras' Ministry of Security issued a statement on October 30 about the situation, and Honduran authorities have increased security in the area.
The Embassy asks U.S. Citizens in Puerto Cortés to avoid bridges and access roads to the port and the center, especially in the early morning. It also recommends staying aware of surroundings, following local authorities' instructions, and monitoring local media for updates.
Travelers to Honduras can enroll in the State Department's STEP program at step.state.gov. For assistance, the Embassy lists +(504) 2238-5114 and, after hours, +(504) 2236-8497, or [email protected].
Why it matters
If you plan to travel to Puerto Cortés in these days, check the latest updates and follow local authorities' instructions.