List of Famous people born in Atlántida Department, Honduras

Arnold Fabián Peralta Sosa was a Honduran footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Guillermo Anderson was one of the best known Honduran musicians. A singer-songwriter, his lyrics often touch upon themes of ecology and social problems.

Oscar Seín Munguía Zelaya was a Honduran footballer who played professionally in Honduras. He was shot in a hotel in his home town of La Ceiba on 18 November 2018, following an argument.

José Walter Williams Castillo was a Honduran soccer player who played as a defender for several clubs in the Honduran Liga Nacional.

Wilson Roberto Palacios Suazo is a Honduran former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Virgilio López Irias O.F.M. was a Honduran clergyman and bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trujillo (Honduras). He became ordained in 1973. He was appointed bishop in 1987. He died in 2004.

José Simón Azcona del Hoyo was President of Honduras from 27 January 1986 to 27 January 1990 for the Liberal Party of Honduras (PLH). He was born in La Ceiba in Honduras.