Tiger Island
Island Small Honduran island in Valle Department with beaches
Small island in Valle Department, Honduras, in the Gulf of Fonseca; visitors encounter coastal communities, active fishing and local beaches rather than established tourist infrastructure.
Tiger Island (Isla del Tigre) is an island in the Gulf of Fonseca off Honduras’ Pacific coast in Valle Department. It contains the town of Amapala, which is the island’s principal settlement and port.
The island is primarily a small, working community oriented around fishing and local services; visitors will find coastal villages, beaches and small-scale agriculture rather than developed tourist infrastructure. Boat transport and local boats provide the usual access between the island and mainland ports.
Isla del Tigre has been settled for centuries and served as a local maritime and trading point in the Gulf of Fonseca; it has been part of Honduran administrative divisions since the colonial and post-colonial periods.
The island sits in the Gulf of Fonseca on Honduras’ Pacific flank, off the southern Honduran mainland and within Valle Department. Amapala is the main harbour and settlement on the island.
- Main town: Amapala is the principal settlement on the island and serves as the island's main port and administrative centre.
Tips for Visiting Tiger Island #
- Arrange boat transfers through reputable operators in Valle Department and book them for early morning when the Gulf of Fonseca is typically calmer; independent hails can be unreliable.
- Book any accommodation on the island well in advance-the island has very limited places to stay and local guesthouses fill in high season.
- Check Honduran travel advisories and coordinate arrival/departure times with your boat operator; services are irregular and cancellations for weather or operational reasons are common.
Best Time to Visit Tiger Island #
Visit during the dry season (November-April) for calmer seas, drier weather and more dependable transport to Tiger Island.
Weather & Climate near Tiger Island #
Tiger Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1785 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (257 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (322 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (377 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (305 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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