Honduras is said to be the most dangerous country in whole Central America. Especially the cities show a high crime rate. In 2015 San Pedro Sula was the second most dangerous city in the world. The murder rate with 1.11% was incredibly high and I wonder how one can live under such circumstances.
During my two weeks of travelling across the country I never felt threatened and in no other country were people more welcoming, helpful, generous and open to make new contacts with foreigners. In some places, especially at night, it can be quite dangerous out in the streets as the Maras violence has become a problem over the last years.
My only three-week long visit is far too short for making up a serious opinion about the security situation. So I asked locals about their views wherever I went. Putting together those little pieces like a puzzle, I’ll try to give an insight into the matter. Weiterlesen →