Making the most of Trujillo
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
This is a tender port. A two-ship cruise dock and themed retail village are being developed in the colonial city's heart, close to Santa Barbara Fort, its cannons and charming cobbled streets.
Arriving cruise passengers will be welcomed by local Garifuna performers playing a distinctive Central American musical style, including Punta, while dancers wear colourful attire.
The banana boom that shipped millions from this region has ended; today's activity centres on sunshine, sand and nature. Relax on an unspoilt beach or try eco-adventures in the lush rainforest at nearby Campo Del Mar Nature Park. Colonial Trujillo, visited by Christopher Columbus, is home to local Garifuna culture.
Getting around
Numerous excursions are available, including Snorkel Tours, ATV, Tram and Kayak activities.
Many walking activities begin very close to the port, one of Banana Coast's highlights. Established in 1525, Trujillo is a genuinely quaint Spanish colonial town less than a five-minute walk from the terminal.
Food and shopping
The 10-acre waterfront complex now has a beach and about 20,000 square feet of retail space. Its outlets include a jade museum and jewellery shop, CocoLoco's organic frozen coconuts, duty-free alcohol and gifts, plus kiosks for refreshments and souvenirs made by local artisans.
Money
The currency is the Lempira, though USD is widely accepted.