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Honduras · Cayos Cochinos

The marine monument

Cayo Cochino Menor, where the HCRF checks visitors in and charges admission to the monument; its welcome centre publishes hours and fees.

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    Cayo Cochino Menor (Cayos Cochinos Marine Natural Monument)

    Cayos Cochinos (Bay Islands). The pin is the island in OpenStreetMap; it is not an access point.0 km in a straight line from the regional map centre

    Entry
    non-resident with a certified tour operator US$10 + tax
    Hours
    Daily, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Booking
    Not stated

    An island in the Cayos Cochinos Marine Natural Monument where the Honduran Foundation for the Protection and Conservation of Cayos Cochinos (HCRF) has its scientific station and welcome centre, where visitors check in and pay admission. The HCRF manages the area with the ICF and the Navy; industrial fishing is prohibited in the expanded zone, according to the HCRF.

    Source: HCRF – Welcome Center & Scientific Station · 2026 · +3

    Practical details and sources
    Entry
    Admission, plus tax: US$5 for Honduran residents, US$10 for non-residents arriving with a certified tour operator and US$20 for private non-residents, according to the HCRF (undated page). It is separate from the price of tours.
    Hours
    Welcome centre: every day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., according to the HCRF.

    Tip: The HCRF asks visitors not to damage plants or wildlife, to keep to marked areas and to ask permission before photographing people; about 250 Garífuna people live on the cays of East End and Chachauate, according to the HCRF.

    Sources: HCRF – Welcome Center & Scientific Station · HCRF – About Us · HCRF – Tips & Guidelines · HCRF – Garífuna culture