Getting around La Ceiba is easy and cheap. Within the city and to the airport there are standard taxi rates. It is 20 Lempiras June 2008 per person within the city limits. This jumps to 25 Lempiras after dark and goes up the later you are out. A ride to the ferry dock is 50 Lempira per person. As fuel prices have increased what constitutes a "downtown" trip has shrunk. Do make sure you know the fare before you get in the cab, particularly if you are leaving downtown for the port or the airport. Prices are generally quoted per passenger except from the airport. Don't be surprised if your driver stops to pick up additional passengers.
The streets are very common to every single citizen. Since its a small town, everybody knows where everything is. Know the name of your destination or have it written down for the more obscure destinations, include the barrio or colonia in which it is located. However, you can also say names of important buildings and the taxi driver will most likely know what you're talking about.
There are plenty of buses in La Ceiba. The cost is usually around 10-15 Lempiras. A bus will continue to pick up people until it is full. Be advised that if a bus doesn't stop to pick you up it's because it has reached capacity. Just stand at the side of the road and flag one down when you see it coming. The people who ride the buses are locals that want to travel in a more economical manner. Hondurans are generally very friendly, still, it's a good idea to watch your belongings like everywhere else in the world! If you're not showing off your cash and valuables, you should be ok.
