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SIM Cards in Honduras: The Best Prepaid Plans | 2024 Guide

Honduras – meaning depths in Spanish, is known for its natural resources. From fruit, coffee, or minerals, Honduras is rich in it.

Next to the Caribbean Sea on the north and east of the country and the Gulf of Fonseca in the southwest, there are plenty of beaches in Honduras.

Not only that, but it is also full of Reserves, like Río Plátano Biophese, and many rainforests; there are many things to experience when in Honduras.

And you probably want to share your travel experiences online with your friends and family, which you should.

However, before you get too excited, you should know that international roaming can be expensive. Although it is a convenient way to stay connected when abroad, it is the most costly option.

Luckily, local SIM cards, like Honduran ones, are available to travelers too. That way, you can enjoy local rates, which are almost always cheaper than roaming (unless your operator offers free roaming, of course).

But how expensive are SIM cards in Honduras?

You can get a Honduran SIM card for 25 HNL (1 USD) from Claro or 50 HNL (2.05 USD) from Tigo in their stores. SIM cards are also sold at Tegucigalpa-Toncontín (Teniente Coronel Hernán Acosta Mejía) International Airport (TGU).

Those numbers are fairly low. Perfectly in line with the relatively low cost of living in Honduras.

But there are still some things you should know about SIM cards in Honduras, so…

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Honduras. Let's do this.

Buying a SIM Card in Honduras Guide (logos of Claro & Tigo)

Original publication: 10th of January 2020. Last updated: 1st of March 2024.


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What is the Best SIM Card in Honduras?

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Honduras, I recommend going with Tigo. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds. Moreover, it is only marginally more expensive than Claro.

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So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?

Honduras has two mobile operators offering prepaid services that are easily accessible to travelers:

  • Tigo Honduras
  • Claro Honduras
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Anyone 18 years old or older living in or visiting Honduras can buy a Honduran SIM card with some restrictions.

The main restriction is that you can only have five active SIM cards in your name in Honduras.

Tigo actively restricts the number of SIM cards an individual can have on their name to two – Claro does not seem to impose such restriction (if it does, let me know).

Besides those restrictions, you are free to use Honduran SIM cards.

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Where Can You Buy a Honduran SIM Card (+Prices)?

You can get a Honduran SIM card in Tigo and Claro stores. Some Honduran airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).

You can expect to pay the following for Honduran SIM cards:

  • Tigo Honduras: 50 HNL
  • Claro Honduras: 25 HNL

Note that Honduran SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.

Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date HNL (Honduran Lempira) to your currency (let's say USD – US Dollar) exchange rates.

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For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between HNL and USD (US Dollars):

  • 1 HNL = 0.040 USD
  • 10 HNL = 0.40 USD
  • 100 HNL = 4.05 USD

But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.

(Travel) eSIMs for Honduras

In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.

Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.

As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.

Currently, no Honduran mobile operator offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.

In my Honduras eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Buying an eSIM for Honduras Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Latamlink, Honnet & Airalo)

Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than a Honduran SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.

Moreover, Latin (Central- and South) America-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).

In this Honduras SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Honduras eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.

But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Honduras:

  • Airalo: Honnet (Honduras only) & Latamlink (19 countries in Latin (Central- and South) America)
  • Holafly: Honduras & South America (14 countries in Central- and South America)
  • Nomad: Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)

Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:

  • Airalo: MAR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, MAR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
  • Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
  • Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)

Once again, check out my Honduras eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

Buying an eSIM for Honduras Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Latamlink, Honnet & Airalo)

The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable).

Honduran Prepaid SIM Cards Explored

Below, I will guide you through Tigo Honduras & Claro Honduras, and go through:

  • Background information
  • Mobile coverage
  • SIM card types, prices & availability
  • Recharge/top-up information
  • Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)

With that said, let's see what Honduras offers us.


Tigo Honduras

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Tigo Honduras, just Tigo, is the largest operator in Honduras.

Tigo replaced Celtel (Telefónica Celular) – the former national operator.

Tigo as a company is active in various countries in Latin America and in Tanzania.

Tigo uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 850 MHz
  • 3G: 850 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5) & 1700 (Band 4)
  • VoLTE: No
  • VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Tigo:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Tigo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Tigo Honduras

Tigo has the best coverage throughout Honduras.

4G/LTE is available almost anywhere.

Below is Tigo's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Tigo Honduras

You can buy a Tigo SIM card, called Tigo Chip, for 50 HNL with 1 GB of data, unlimited WhatsApp texting, unlimited on-net minutes & 150 minutes to Canada and the United States – all for 5 days in Tigo stores. They are not sold at Tegucigalpa-Toncontín (Teniente Coronel Hernán Acosta Mejía) International Airport (TGU).

Dial *594# or #594# to see your Tigo phone number.

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Tigo has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Honduras, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Tigo.

Especially if you get a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Latin American countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).

In my Honduras eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

But I will introduce them here quickly:

  • Airalo: Honnet (Honduras only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
  • Alosim: Honduras – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
  • Holafly: Honduras & South America (14 countries) – all variants in both options include unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
  • Nomad: Honduras & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

Once again, check out my Honduras eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.

Buying an eSIM for Honduras Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Latamlink, Honnet & Airalo)

For now, I will continue with Tigo.

Be aware that there is no VoLTE nor VoWiFi with Tigo.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Tigo Honduras

Tigo top-up vouchers are sold in Tigo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Honduras.

To top up your Tigo SIM card, dial *777*VoucherCode#.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *777*123456#.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *123# to check your Tigo balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Mi Tigo Honduras (My Tigo Honduras) app (Android/iOS).

Tigo Honduras Mi Tigo Honduras App
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Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Tigo Honduras

Tigo has four data-featured prepaid plans:

All Tigo Plans can be activated by dialing *111# or #111#.

I will list all the prices in HNL (Honduran Lempira).

To convert HNL to your currency (let's say EUR) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Paquetigos (Packages) – Tigo Honduras

The Paquetigos (Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following Paquetigos are available, which can be activated by dialing *111# or #111#:

PriceDataSocial DataLocal MinutesInternational MinutesValidity
14 HNLN/AUnlimited 1N/AN/A1 day 
17 HNLN/A Unlimited 2N/AN/A1 day 
18 HNL25 MBN/A15 minutesShare with local call allowance 42 days 
25 HNLN/AN/A5 minutesShare with local call allowance 51 day 
28 HNL30 MBN/A35 minutesShare with local call allowance 42 days 
30 HNL200 MB Unlimited 1N/AN/A1 day 
45 HNLN/AN/A60 minutesShare with local call allowance 43 days 
45 HNL100 MB Unlimited 3N/AN/A1 day 
60 HNL4 GBN/AN/AN/A1 day 
600 HNL5.5 GBN/AN/AN/A30 days 

1 for WhatsApp
2 for Facebook
3 for WhatsApp & Facebook
4 for in Canada & the United States
5 for in Central America, Mexico & Spain

Tigo Honduras Paquetigos Plans
Super Recargas (Super Refills) – Tigo Honduras

The Super Recargas (Super Refills) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following Super Recargas are available, which can be activated by dialing *111# or #111#:

PriceCreditPlanDataWhatsApp DataOn-Net MinutesInternational MinutesValidity
29 HNL75 HNLSuper Recarga 1.5GB1.5 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A1 day
55 HNL150 HNLSuper Recarga 5GB5 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A3 days 
60 HNL180 HNLGamer PRO 6 GB + 1 GB para TikTok 6 GB 1Unlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A3 days 
108 HNL300 HNLSuper Recarga 10GB10 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A7 days 
115 HNL330 HNLGamer Pro 12 GB + 1 GB para TikTok y Youtube 12 GB 2Unlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call 100 minutes 37 days 
150 HNL450 HNLSuper Recarga 13GB13 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A10 days 
220 HNL600 HNLSuper Recarga 20GB20 GB Unlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A15 days 

1 for Clash of Clans & Free Fire
2 for Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale & Free Fire
3 for in the United States

Tigo Honduras Super Recargas Plans
Super Recarga Tigo Money/Digital (Super Refills Tigo Money/Digital) – Tigo Honduras

The Super Recarga Tigo Money/Digital (Super Refills Tigo Money/Digital) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes, which can be activated with Tigo Money only.

The following Super Recarga Tigo Money/Digital are available, which can be activated on the Mi Tigo Honduras app (with Tigo Money balance):

PriceCreditDataWhatsApp DataOn-Net MinutesValidity
29 HNL75 HNL1.7 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call 1 day
55 HNL150 HNL5.5 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call 3 days
108 HNL300 HNL10.5 GBUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call 7 days
Tigo Honduras Super Recarga Tigo Money Plans
Super Recargas Tigo USA (Super Refills Tigo USA) – Tigo Honduras

The Super Recargas Tigo USA (Super Refills Tigo USA) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

The following Paquetigos are available, which can be activated by dialing *111# or #111#:

PriceCreditDataWhatsApp Data 2Facebook DataOn-Net MinutesOff-Net MinutesInternational Minutes Validity
8 USD300 HNL8 GBUnlimitedUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A100 minutes 38 days 
8 USDN/A8 GB 1UnlimitedN/A“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call N/A100 minutes 47 days 
10 USDN/A20 GBUnlimitedUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call 350 minutes150 minutes 412 days 
15 USDN/A30 GBUnlimitedUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call 450 minutes250 minutes 418 days 
20 USDN/A45 GB UnlimitedUnlimited“Unlimited”, 10 minutes per call 600 minutes250 minutes 435 days 

1 Candy Crush, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale & Free Fire
2 for WhatsApp
3 for in the United States
4 for in Canada & the United States

Tigo Honduras Super Recargas Tigo USA Plans

APN/Internet Settings – Tigo Honduras

  • Name: Tigo Internet
  • APN: internet.tigo.hn
  • Password: 9201

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Claro Honduras

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Claro Honduras, just Claro, is the other operator in Honduras. It competes by being the cheaper operator. Claro is active in various countries in Central America.

Claro uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: 850 MHz
  • 3G: 850 MHz & 1900 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5) & 1700/2100 MHz – AWS (Band 4)

This is what you will learn about Claro

* Coverage
* How to Get a Claro SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Claro Honduras

Claro has great coverage throughout Honduras.

However, its 4G/LTE coverage is lacking behind compared to Tigo Honduras'. As a result, speeds with Claro will be significantly slower than with Tigo Honduras.

Below is Claro's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Claro Honduras

You can buy a Claro SIM card, called Chip, for 25 HNL with 200 MB and 75 local minutes for 7 days in Claro stores and other stores, such as kiosks, phone stores, and supermarkets.

Dial *129# to check your Claro phone number.

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You can also buy a Claro SIM card at kiosks and phone shops at Toncontín International Airport/Teniente Coronel Hernán Acosta Mejía Airport (Tegucigalpa Toncontin International Airport).

Claro has no eSIMs.

You may want to get a travel eSIM for Honduras, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Claro (in some cases).

Especially when getting a Latin (Central- and South) America-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Honduras or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.

My Honduras eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.

Here is a quick introduction to them:

  • Airalo: Honnet (Honduras only), Latamlink (19 countries in Latin America) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
  • Alosim: Honduras – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
  • Holafly: Honduras & South America (14 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
  • Nomad: Honduras & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)

For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Honduras eSIM buying guide.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Claro Honduras

Claro top-up vouchers are sold in Claro stores and many other stores throughout Honduras, including post offices, newsstands, and grocery stores.

The following top-up options are available:

Top-UpValidity
5 HNL90 days 
10 HNL90 days 
15 HNL90 days 
25 HNL90 days 
35 HNL90 days 
50 HNL90 days 
75 HNL90 days 
100 HNL90 days 
150 HNL90 days 
200 HNL90 days 
250 HNL90 days 
300 HNL90 days 

To top up your Claro SIM card, dial *100#, enter the Voucher Code, and end with the # key.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *120# or *5 to check your Claro balance. This can, however, only be done 10 times a day.

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Claro Honduras

Claro has three data-featured prepaid plans:

You can activate any Claro plan by dialing *777#.

I will list all the prices in HNL (Honduran Lempira).

To convert HNL to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Paquetes de Internet Ilimitado (Unlimited Internet Packages) – Claro Honduras

The Paquetes de Internet Ilimitado (Unlimited Internet Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Below is an overview of Paquetes de Internet Ilimitado:

PricePlanDataOn-Net MinutesOff-Net MinutesValidity
15 HNLInternet Ilimitado 3 HorasUnlimited 1 “Unlimited”, 5 minutes/call 2N/A3 hours
50 HNLInternet Ilimitado 2 DíasUnlimited N/AN/A2 days 
80 HNLInternet Ilimitado 4 DíasUnlimited Unlimited40 minutes4 days
150 HNLInternet Ilimitado 7 DíasUnlimited Unlimited75 minutes7 days 

1 cannot share internet
2 unlimited calls are limited every 5 minutes

Claro Honduras Paquetes de Internet Ilimitado Plans
Todo Incluido (All Inclusive) – Claro Honduras

The Todo Incluido (All Inclusive) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

The following Todo Incluido are available:

PricePlanDataSocial DataOn-Net MinutesOff-Net MinutesInternational Minutes 5On-Net SMSValidity
20 HNLTodo Incluido + 1GB1 GBN/A60 minutes10 minutes Shared with off-net call allowanceUnlimited1 day 
29 HNLSuperpack Todo Incluido 2GB2 GBUnlimited 1Unlimited15 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceUnlimited1 day 
30 HNLTodo Incluido + 3GB3 GBUnlimited 2Unlimited20 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceUnlimited1 day 
55 HNLSuperpack Todo Incluido 6GB6 GBUnlimited 2Unlimited30 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceUnlimited3 days 
60 HNLTodo Incluido + 9GB9 GBUnlimited 3,4Unlimited40 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceN/A3 days 
108 HNLSuperpack Todo Incluido 12 GB12 GBUnlimited 2Unlimited60 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceUnlimited7 days 
115 HNLTodo Incluido + 15GB15 GBUnlimited 3,4Unlimited75 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceN/A7 days 
150 HNLSuperpack Todo Incluido 15 GB15 GBUnlimited 2Unlimited100 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceUnlimited10 days 
170 HNLTodo Incluido + 20GB20 GBUnlimited 3,4Unlimited150 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceN/A10 days 
220 HNLSuperpack Todo Incluido 25 GB25 GB Unlimited 2Unlimited100 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceUnlimited15 days 
250 HNLTodo Incluido + 40GB40 GBUnlimited 3,4Unlimited150 minutesShared with off-net call allowanceN/A15 days 

1 for Facebook & WhatsApp
2 for Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp
3 Instagram, Facebook, & WhatsApp
4 for including additional Gb for Tiktok & Youtube on each plan: 60HNL (2GB for Tiktok), 115HNL (2GB for Tiktok & Youtube),and for both 170HNL & 250HNL (3GB for Tiktok & Youtube)
5 for in the United States

Claro Honduras Todo Incluido Plans
Redes Sociales (Social Media) – Claro Honduras

The Redes Sociales (Social Media) is an unlimited WhatsApp data add-on.

Below are the details:

PricePlanWhatsApp DataValidity
13 HNLWhatsapp Chat IlimitadoUnlimited1 day
Claro Honduras Redes Sociales Plans

APN/Internet Settings – Claro Honduras

  • Name: Internet Claro
  • APN: internet.ideasclaro

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Honduras

Getting a SIM card from Tigo would do you well when considering a Honduran SIM card.

Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.