Semana Morazánica — October 7–9, 2026 for the public sector, stretching through October 10 for many private-sector workers — is one of Honduras’s biggest domestic travel weekends. The holiday combines three separate October observances (Soldier’s Day, Day of the Race, and Armed Forces Day) into one long weekend honoring national hero Francisco Morazán, and thousands of Hondurans use it to travel within the country. If you are planning to spend it on the Caribbean coast, here is what to know.
Why La Ceiba for Semana Morazánica
With a long weekend and good weather, La Ceiba is an easy pick: beaches, rainforest hikes, and river rafting all within a short drive of downtown, plus enough restaurants and nightlife in Zona Viva to fill the evenings. It is close enough to combine more than one activity without spending the whole trip in transit.
Book Early
Because this is a major domestic travel holiday, rooms in La Ceiba fill up well before the week itself. If you are planning to be here for Semana Morazánica, it is worth booking your room and any tours in advance rather than waiting for the week itself.
Make the Most of the Long Weekend
With three or four days off, it is enough time to combine more than one activity: a day rafting the Cangrejal River with our sister company, Rafting La Ceiba, a day trip out to Sambo Creek or Cuero y Salado, and an evening or two in Zona Viva.
Getting Here and Around
Since this is peak travel season, transport books up too. Our sister company, Shuttle Guacamayos, can arrange transfers if you are coming from elsewhere in Honduras, and La Ceiba Rent a Car is worth booking ahead of time if you want a car of your own for the weekend.
Planning Your Semana Morazánica Trip?
Book your room at Hotel Guacamayos La Ceiba early, then arrange your rafting trip through our sister company, Rafting La Ceiba.
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