Edison
@Jorge777
Honduran citizen
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About me
Honduran
Lives in Tegus
Speaks English
Registration: 19 September 2012
Honduras Spanglish Meet -up! in Tegucigalpa
Hello: I am from Tegus and speak spanglish de vez en cuando. Where and when are the meetups? Can I post my cell number? 9*** Saludos Read More
Political Crisis by woodrowdunn
The communists have resorted to wide spread looting and burning down private property, as the Nationalist party has once again won free elections. The country is extremely tense, with roads shut down and extremely limited amount of gasoline ...
There is a video on all social media of venezuelans on a mile-long line to get gasoline! The world's richest oil reserve country has no gasoline! That is what socialist expropiations have done. Also, a boatload of pig ham from Portugal that was ... Read More
Political Crisis by woodrowdunn
The communists have resorted to wide spread looting and burning down private property, as the Nationalist party has once again won free elections. The country is extremely tense, with roads shut down and extremely limited amount of gasoline ...
The so-called "alliance" (socialist-right center) against Nationalist President Juan Orlando Hernandez, has been disbanded. Led by socialist expresident Manuel "Mel" Zelaya (ousted in 2009 because he is a communist), the left ... Read More
How to bring your car to Honduras by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Honduras, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hello: I was just answering oortiz 789 that he should go to the muelle de cabotaje, the Cargo Dock in La Ceiba and ask around which boat takes cars to Roatan. Ok, cheers Read More
How to bring your car to Honduras by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Honduras, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Vaya al muelle de cabotaje y pregunte cual barco lo lleva. saludos cordiales Read More
How to bring your car to Honduras by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Honduras, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
I once brought a car from Roatan to La Ceiba and then drove it to Tegus. There was a boat (more than ten years ago) that brought them. Go to Muelle de Cabotaje in La Ceiba and ask around. Saludos Read More
How to bring your car to Honduras by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Honduras, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Maybe there are some good cars in Roatan or La Ceiba Read More
How to bring your car to Honduras by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Honduras, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hello RMGH If you live in a big city in HN, you should be able to find a good car among the hundreds for sale in used car lots. The same rules apply as in any city in the world: be careful. If you dont know much about cars, get a good mechanic for ... Read More
mobile phones in Honduras by NZ chica
I am going to need some help from someone "on the ground" in Honduras....HELP!!! My daughter is moving to HOnduras next year with a school scholarship programme. We are still waiting on actual location. I am trying to find out about mobile ...
Hola! This thread is old and I dont why it activated itself. Anyway, this may help someone. You can buy any cellphone on the intl market ih Honduras, from the latest IPhone and Samsung 8, to the cheapest brand. Everyone has a smartphone now, ... Read More
5 good reasons for NOT moving to Honduras by Julien
Hi guys, as a complement to the thread "[url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=186859]5 good reasons for moving to Honduras[/url]", I propose you the opposite discussion. What would be your 5 top reasons for NOT moving to Honduras ...
As a honduran, I know my country has more than five problems. We ourselves complain a lot. I personally tried to move to Utopia (USA and Europe) but I came back to the best country I know. Saludos cordiales Read More
How to bring your car to Honduras by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Honduras, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Buy your car in Honduras........ Read More
How to bring your car to Honduras by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Honduras, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hello and welcome to Honduras, my country! May your life here be blessed. I just want to ask you a favor: please buy your car here. There are already too many cars! Our streets and roads are jammed! There are thousands of good cars for sale. Plus, ... Read More
Speaking Spanish in Honduras by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Honduras. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Donde fueres, haz lo que vieres Read More
Looking to purchase land in Trujillo please help! by mikee89
Hi, I am a Canadian looking to purchase some land in Trujillo as I have heard lots of stuff and have been reading about the Banana coast terminal. How has everything been developing since the cruises started docking? I know it opened in 2014 but ...
Hi Trujillo already has an airport Saludos cordiales! Read More
Electricity Company in Honduras
One thing that in recent years the ENEE has done is get worse but change has come recently. The demand for electricity has grown very fast and apparently, small towns which are not an industrial or commercial priority get shut down to provide for ... Read More
Gunned down at shopping mall!
Ok, very good! Now state any conclusions you may deduce from the 2 cases. Read More
Gunned down at shopping mall!
Yes, a famous soccer player was gunned down in the parking lot of a shopping center. A cousin of his had been shot some time before in a different place. You do the math... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Honduras is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Honduras? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
A place I really like is 20 km from Tegucigalpa on the road south to Choluteca . It is the area around Cerro de Hula. It is where the 55 wind turbines are (which you can see from Tegus. (they are building more now) The weather there is windy (of ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Honduras means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
Hello Bhavna. Just curious. This post is about social meeting. What if someone wants to come to Tegucigalpa and meet for a cup of coffee? Best regards, Read More
Adapting to the climate in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Honduras is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Honduras? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Oh, I forgot to mention the weather in the Bay Islands!!! It is just fantastic! I lived in La Ceiba, Cayos Cochinos and Roatan and the Trade Winds breeze is the best. I recall a map made by a british lieutenant in the 1700s that is reprinted as a ... Read More
Safety in Honduras by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Honduras? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Mara salvatrucha is the worst gang, competing with the Zetas and drug cartels in Mexico. The salvatruchas spawned in El Salvador after their civil war ended and tens of thousands of guerrila and army veterans with nothing better to do, continued ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Honduras is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Honduras? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
There are three climate systems in Honduras and two seasons. There is the north coast hot tropical and humid from San Pedro Sula all the way to the Mosquitia, the cool central mountain highlands and the very hot dry south coast. The rainy season ... Read More
Safety in Honduras by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Honduras? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
El Salvador ES and Guatemala GT have also always "watered down" their violent crime numbers to keep a good image. Of course Honduras had a high crime rate but ES and GT have always had them higher! What does Mara Salvatrucha mean? mara is ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Honduras face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
GENERAL EMERGENCY 911 Police, ambulance) ENEE (Electricity emergencies) 118 COPECO (Comite Permanente de Contingencias Flooding, landslides, etc) 911 has link Read More
Expand your social circle in Honduras by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Honduras means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop ...
Hello my name is Jorge. I am a honduran living in Tegucigalpa. If you are interested in a cup of coffee or a coffee slurpee (delicious), or playing tennis or riding light enduro trails in HN, give me a call at xxx Saludos! Read More
Cockroaches in Honduras? by Nelson84
Is there lots of roaches in these beach homes or are the mostly in the city? I'm not a big fan of bugs.
By chance I passed today by the place in Tegucigalpa. The Cucarachicil paste is made with boric acid. The tube costs 40 lempiras. They can ship it you in Honduras. Their number is 2239-3968 Agencia Menpon Read More
Cockroaches in Honduras? by Nelson84
Is there lots of roaches in these beach homes or are the mostly in the city? I'm not a big fan of bugs.
If it gets too bad with the cockroaches, there is a paste that works great. I know of one place that sells it in Tegucigalpa but you can look it up online and buy it too. It has an ingredient that they eat but then kills them by dehydration or ... Read More
I have been getting emails from developments
55 years old, living in San Pedro Sula, Tela, La Ceiba, Roatan and Tegucigalpa and Ive never even seen the inside of a helicopter.... Read More
Cockroaches in Honduras? by Nelson84
Is there lots of roaches in these beach homes or are the mostly in the city? I'm not a big fan of bugs.
The biggest ones are not native of America. They are the Madagascar roaches. They are light brown and measure about 6 or 7 inches in length. They are slow and dumb and apparently not as "dirty" as the "normal" ones. They must ... Read More
Environmental protection in Honduras
Sadly, in Honduras economy is above environmental protection. There are many Natl. Parks, Protected Areas, Wildlife refuges, etc. but its all in paper only. Now, coffee growers can go to a "protected" cloud forest mountain and use the ... Read More
Essentials to live in Honduras by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Honduras, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Honduras? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Hello Christine: I just read your post. It depends on where you are planning to stay. Between Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba, there are about 20 malls. You can also find Pricesmart, Office Depot and many local stores, hardware stores and ... Read More
Safety in Honduras by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Honduras? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I am a 54 year old honduran. I lived in Miami in 1981-82 when it was the murder capital of the good ol USA. The T-shirts said "See Miami like a native" and had a gun pointing!!! Of course Honduras and other neighbors like Guatemala, El ... Read More
Best cities to live in Honduras by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Honduras. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
You left out Tela. Beautiful beaches (better than Ceibas), Monkey Lagoon, Punta Sal National Park, Izopo Wildlife reserve. I dont know about the new hotels and condos though... Tela is laid back, nice atmosphere Read More
Weather
Remember that cold spell in two months from now....youre gonna wish for some of it!!! Read More
New: Gatherings and events in Honduras by Julien
Hi, Would you like to have a coffee, organize a dinner or find people for activities in Honduras? To help you meet people and find outings in Honduras, we launched a [b]Gatherings and Events section[/b] in Honduras: you can now follow what聮s ...
Sounds good. I live in Tegucigalpa if anyone wants to organize something here. On the weekends, sometimes I go on motorcycle outside the city if someone is up to that. Saludos cordiales Read More
Search for good builder in Southern Honduras by NelsonG
I recently purchased waterfront property on the Island of Isla del tigre. I've looked online for builders in that area but can't seem to find any online. Are there any expat members who live in the area who can provide some help?
Just checking if you all were in honduran geography class... western Honduras is Ocotepeque, Copan Ruins, border with Guatemala, etc. Eastern HN is La Mosquitia, cabo Gracias a Dios, the caribbean.... :cheers: Read More
Search for good builder in Southern Honduras by NelsonG
I recently purchased waterfront property on the Island of Isla del tigre. I've looked online for builders in that area but can't seem to find any online. Are there any expat members who live in the area who can provide some help?
True, Isla del Tigre/ Amapala has been kind of stuck in a twilight zone. Going there is like travelling to the past. It is very relaxed and off the beaten path except in Semana santa (Easter) when the place is packed with tourists. Apparently, ... Read More
all help would be appreciated!!!! by Patience Grace
My fianc茅 and I are wanting to live in cortes Honduras long story short he was deported we have a son who is almost two we will be visiting him and the rest of his family for Christmas and hopefully move there in may or june after I finish ...
P.S.: San Pedro Sula is 35 minutes away from Puerto Cortes Read More
all help would be appreciated!!!! by Patience Grace
My fianc茅 and I are wanting to live in cortes Honduras long story short he was deported we have a son who is almost two we will be visiting him and the rest of his family for Christmas and hopefully move there in may or june after I finish ...
I see you better off in San Pedro Sula. I havent been in Puerto Cortes in years but my guess is you are going to find it hot and low, small and slow, compared to other cities. It is a tropical beach/port town. San Pedro Sula has crime problems ... Read More
New Resort in Tela? by @travelerBrian
Hey guys, so I fell upon a new resort development ad in facebook that is going to be in Tela. It seems promising but wanted to find out more about it. anyone else seen it? any info on it?
Hello. La Ceiba has its own intl. airport, Goloson. Saludos Read More
Safety in Honduras by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Honduras? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I am a honduran. I lived in Miami in the early 80s when it was the murder capital of the US. There were tshirts that said "See Miami like a native" and there was a picture of a guy pointing a gun. Still, the only crime I saw a couple of ... Read More
Honduran cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Honduras? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Honduras and why not your best ...
No, it was named after its owner, a congressman, famous in La Ceiba, I think. Rodolfo麓s? Read More
Honduran cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Honduras? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Honduras and why not your best ...
Try to find a garifuna place where they serve kingfish fried in coconut oil, with rice and beans and fried plantain. Or ask where you may find a sopa marinera (seafood soup). In La Ceiba there was a fancy restaurant downtown, but I forgot the name. ... Read More
Things to do in Honduras during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Honduras? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Honduras? Thank ...
Copa Oro USA 2015 teams, calendar and stats http://www.concacaf.com/es/category/copa-oro Honduras group A Canada group B Maybe we shall meet.....l... Read More
Things to do in Honduras during the weekends by Christine
Hi, What do you usually do on your weekends in Honduras? Are there any places to visit, any activities, any events or festivals regularly organized you would like to recommend? What are your top tips for the weekend in Honduras? Thank ...
Hello. I am from Honduras. The Honduran mainland is beautiful with endless pine forests, lush mountains, lakes and hundreds of rivers. (believe it or not, there are 30,000 kilometers of roads of all kinds, from highways to secondary paved and dirt ... Read More
I see quite a few developers moving to other countries by Nelson84
I was looking on the line and companies like recap are developing panama and Costa Rica? What is the deal did they sell out or is sales down in honduras? Is personal safety the issue? I was looking at a gated development and then realized sure I ...
I meant that 80 per cent of the country is hilly/highlands Read More
I see quite a few developers moving to other countries by Nelson84
I was looking on the line and companies like recap are developing panama and Costa Rica? What is the deal did they sell out or is sales down in honduras? Is personal safety the issue? I was looking at a gated development and then realized sure I ...
As a honduran, Im glad to hear some good reviews about my country. I invite you all to visit other places in the country too. The central highlands (80 per cent) same some great places to go to. Instituto Hondure帽o de Turismo might help you ... Read More
I need some information by encantolover
Hi, I live in Vancouver, but my girlfriend is from Honduras, and am planning to visit her a lot and get a lot of information about life here. I want to join this forum to get information about: 1) How to buy or ship a vehicle- I hate the ...
No, you need a residence card to open an account Read More
meet people, go out in Tegucigalpa by medinacastro
Hi I'm very borred in Tegucigalpa because I'm just living in the Hondurian family and never go out; I wish I had friends with whom I could go out, better if you can speack spanish. I would like to dance latino, I read about the tropical port ...
I am from Tegucigalpa and recommend that you negotiate well with taxi drivers. They tend to overcharge. A trip across the whole city should cost no more than 100-150 lempiras or 5 to 7.5 dollars. That is across the city. A short 10 min drive should ... Read More
Waiting for my residence - how much time it takes? by medinacastro
Hi, I'm waiting for my residence, actually I did all by myselfe so I didn't have to pay a lawyer. It was really diificult but I did it. At the end I took a lawyer who made the last step that is to give all the papers with her "official ...
I recomend you look for second and third opinions from other lawyers so you get a better picture......... Read More
Waiting for my residence - how much time it takes? by medinacastro
Hi, I'm waiting for my residence, actually I did all by myselfe so I didn't have to pay a lawyer. It was really diificult but I did it. At the end I took a lawyer who made the last step that is to give all the papers with her "official ...
As I understand it, this applies for every country in the world. It is "normal" for a lawyer to take his own sweet time to do your paperwork. It is normal to charge a little "extra" for having to go to another government office ... Read More
Waiting for my residence - how much time it takes? by medinacastro
Hi, I'm waiting for my residence, actually I did all by myselfe so I didn't have to pay a lawyer. It was really diificult but I did it. At the end I took a lawyer who made the last step that is to give all the papers with her "official ...
Normal and lawyer cannot go on the same sentence :| Read More
meet people, go out in Tegucigalpa by medinacastro
Hi I'm very borred in Tegucigalpa because I'm just living in the Hondurian family and never go out; I wish I had friends with whom I could go out, better if you can speack spanish. I would like to dance latino, I read about the tropical port ...
Get a map and use company taxis that have cell phone numbers to go pick you up. But beware of overpricing! If you get the map, youll know how far you are going... Read More
meet people, go out in Tegucigalpa by medinacastro
Hi I'm very borred in Tegucigalpa because I'm just living in the Hondurian family and never go out; I wish I had friends with whom I could go out, better if you can speack spanish. I would like to dance latino, I read about the tropical port ...
In case you come to Tegucigalpa, you need a city map or youll get lost! You can buy them at several places. At Mall Multiplaza at a stora called Metromedia, at the airport on the souvenir shops on the second floor and outise at the internet cafe. ... Read More
Just moved to La Ceiba Beach Club from Fox Creek Alberta Canada by sasha8012
In September we drove from fox creek Alberta bought a small bungalow from Chris Barrett Developer at LA Ceiba Beach Club.Honduras great home we purchased and as we walk off our door step we have to the left mountain view and to the right area ...
Regarding Amapala, the government plans are these... The best ports in the central american caribbean are in Honduras...Puero Cortes and Puerto castilla in Trujillo. These will have a "dry canal" road that crosses the country to the ... Read More
Where did all the forum members go? The murder rate isn't that high
My dear sir, I can assure you, there is no hockey playing in Honduras. Murder rate yes, hockey, no. Read More
Is a dress code in honduras? by Nelson84
I read some where it is frowned upon in honduras if you are wearing shorts? Do you have to wear pants in the city(La Ceiba)?
As a honduran, I recommend you try to blend in, not stand out as gringo (gringo is not a bad word. its the only word) jeans and tshirts are ok. If youre wearing shorts, no hawaian shirt! ;) Read More
Winter is here in Canada. I want out! by Nelson84
In my part of the country winter is here in Canada. Why are we paying to live here the government should be paying us to stay. Freaking cold and windy. I gotta head to the Carribean. Anybody else freaking out!
Also, gentlemen, if you look around Roatan, there are copies of a 16th or 17th century map made by a british lieuftenant. He describes very well Roatan, including the weather which, he calls "medicinal". I lived in Roatan for some months ... Read More
Winter is here in Canada. I want out! by Nelson84
In my part of the country winter is here in Canada. Why are we paying to live here the government should be paying us to stay. Freaking cold and windy. I gotta head to the Carribean. Anybody else freaking out!
Nelson, the beach weather here is too hot. Can you bring some ice for our drinks please? :proud Saludos cordiales Read More
Helicopter charter? by Nelson84
I was thinking about using a helicopter to fly into all these developments to check them all out in one day instead of driving those crappy roads around trujillo. Anybody know if there is one in LE ceiba? And about how much to rent? Another ...
I have a friend that knows all about Helicopters in HN. Write me to edisonproducts@gmail.com or call me at (504)9988-5232 Saludos Read More