There is a wide variety of restaurants and bars in Tegucigalpa and the main cities.
National specialities:
• Curiles (seafood).
• Tortillas.
• Enchiladas.
• Fruits: mangoes, papayas, pineapples, avocados and bananas.
Tipping: Service is included in most restaurant bills. In hotels, cafes and restaurants, 10 per cent of the bill is customary where service is not included. Porters and cab drivers should be tipped when helping with the luggage (La0.50 to La1). Hotels, travel agencies and tour operators charge an extra 4 per cent for tourism services.

There are cinemas and discos in the main cities. There are also casinos in the major cities, plus many bars, some of which offer happy hours.

Visit the local markets where local craftsmanship is excellent and inexpensive. Typical items include woodcarvings, cigars, leather goods, straw hats and bags, seed necklaces and baskets. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1330-1800, Sat 0800-1700.