Tegucigalpa - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
USDH and LE staff have access to the old CMR. The old residence is not for use, but the grounds are kept for recreational space to include a pool (now with a heater) changing spaces/restrooms, basketball and tennis courts. It is also a great space where little ones can ride bikes. There are also two clubs that people belong to. BCIE has multiple pools, tennis courts, soccer field, gym, and food service on site with playgrounds and party coordinators. There is another country club that is on a golf course that is newly-renovated, with a pool and club house. There is hiking at La Tigra, berry picking at the fincas near La Tigra. We also use Juana Lainez for paved walking paths, playgrounds, and bike rides/skates. Juana Laines has a small entrance fee, but worth it for what it offers. There is a movie theater at the Multi-Plaza and another boutique style theater closer to the current embassy that is nice. Travel is cool when you plan ahead. - Mar 2024
The bounce house at the Galeria/going to the movies/sports clubs/bars. - Jan 2024
Club BCIE is a sort of country club owned by a large, Honduran bank. People there are very friendly. There's adult rugby, running clubs, youth running club at the embassy, a monthly dinner club, ultimate frisbee, two book clubs, churches, and lots of bars/restaurants. You can find things to do if you want to! - Aug 2023
There are cultural centers, museums, and theaters like the Alliance Francaise, the Centro Cultural Espanol, Grupo Teatral Bambu, Centro de Cultura Garifuna, Mujeres en las Artes, Teatro Las Memorias, Museo de Identidad Nacional, Cafe El Paradiso, Teatro Manuel Bonilla, Galeria Nacional de Arte, Chiminike, La Filarmonica de Honduras. Contrary to what many people think, you can do something cultural every night if you are so inclined. There is high-quality live theater at least three nights every week, a symphony concert at least once a month, kid workshops every Saturday morning, book fairs, intellectual talks, poetry readings, etc. There are historic colonial churches downtown, parks like La Leona, El Trapiche, La Hermandad, and Juana Lainez. As you get out and about, you'll run into new people and recurring people, and can form friendships that way. If you want to stay at the mall all the time, that's your prerogative, but don't say there's nothing to do in Tegucigalpa! - May 2018
There are a few embassy book clubs, USEPA plans events, most event revolve around the kids. The Marine House is no longer allowed to hold parties (globally), so embassy events for adults are few and far between. There are events around the city that are safe to attend. - May 2018
Mainly barbecues and house parties. There are a few decent bars and restaurants but not much in terms of nightlife or culture. Birthday parties for people with kids. There is a group for young expats. - Apr 2018
I have yet to locate a club or group. - Jun 2016
- Mall, movies, hiking, bars, restaurants. - Feb 2016
Movies, restaurants. - Aug 2015
Going out to the same restaurants over and over again, and occasionally going to some of the subpar clubs/bars. - Jul 2015
Movies, the mall, there are some bars here. - Dec 2014
Hiking, fishing and lakes are relatively close. - Oct 2014
BBQs, dining out, trips. - Sep 2014
Restaurants, movies. Not a lot of safe entertainment. - Aug 2014
Clubbing, BBQs. - Jun 2014
Go to a restaurant/bar for happy hour as a group, small BBQs. - Mar 2014
BBQs at home, eating out. - Jan 2014
BBQs and happy hours at houses or at a local pub. - Oct 2013
BBQs, house parties, happy hours. - Jun 2013
Depends. During our first year there were lots of parties and such. Mostly dinners and house parties -- Marine House stuff. Some go to local bars here and there. - Jun 2013
Good. - Apr 2013
Meeting for supper, BBQs at home. - Nov 2009
Most of it is done in people's homes. The marine house has lots of parties. There is a large missionary community here, so there are some decent women's bible studies and women's groups. There are lots of great restaurants to meet a friend for lunch. We almost never are out past 9 pm so I don't know about the nightlife. - Oct 2009
