| Honduras at the 2007 Pan American Games | |
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| IOC code | HON |
| NOC | Comité Olímpico Hondureño |
| Website | cohonduras |
| in Rio de Janeiro 13–29 July 2007 | |
| Flag bearer | Luis Alonso Morán |
| Medals Ranked 25th |
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| Pan American Games appearances (overview) | |
Honduras competed at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 13 July to 29 July.
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