La Ceiba has been officially proclaimed the “Eco-Tourism Capital of Honduras” as well as the “Entertainment Capital of Honduras”, due to its proximity to the beach, active night life, and a variety of parks and recreational areas in and around the city. Another factor contributing to the city’s tourism is the city port which provides ferry services to the Bay Islands in the Caribbean. Ferries from this port offer daily service to the main islands of Utila and Roatan.
Semana Santa (Easter Week) is one of the cities busiest tourist seasons mainly for the locals. During this week tourists from all over the country flock to the city to enjoy its sun, beach, and very active night life during that week. The busiest tourist season by far is the week leading up to the internationally renowned “Gran Carnaval Internacional de La Ceiba” which is a city-wide celebration on the third Saturday of May.