dulcimer05
American expat in Honduras
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Lives in Siguatepeque
Registration: 11 December 2013
Cooking like a local in Honduras
Learn to make flour and corn tortillas. Refried beans! Buy as much as you can at the local Farmer's market. Much cheaper than in the U.S. Tamales wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves. Find a friendly local to teach you. There is a way to mix ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Honduras
September 15, Independence day. Every school enters the parade. Christmas- dancing, drinking, tamales. And another parade. Easter week- Semana Santa. New years-/drinking, dancing and lots of fireworks. Read More
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of Honduras by Kendoit
I have read a lot of replies on this forum about the people of Honduras and their attitude toward gringos, I have lived many years in S.E. Asia and found most of my experiences good very little bad and rarely ugly, (here it comes) but I know to ...
We lived in Siguatepeque, a little north of Comayagua. It's at about 3400 feet, so the weather is milder than on the coast. I don't understand why so many people want to live on the coast-too humid, too crowded and too expensive. Sigua is ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Honduras
We were there for two years. DWe used Skype when the person in the U.S. was hooked up. We had cheap Pre-paid Claro phones that worked well. We sometimes mailed letters. E-mail and FB we're good. Read More
The best things to discover in Honduras
The many good coffees all over the country. Copan Ruinas, Stay at the Blue Iguana Hostel. Macaw Mountain, just outside of town. The Luna Jaguar hot springs about an hour from town. The Mayan Museum. Independence Day 15 September Parades all ... Read More
Beach home rentals and sales in La Ceiba Honduras by honduraschris
Just thought I would bring this topic up. Many foreigners are finding more and more beach homes for rent and new beach homes construction in La Ceiba. So, for the people that say "Roatan is the place" they are going to watch La Ceiba pass by them ...
Beach too hot. Move to the mountains, above 3500 feet. Read More
marry an honduras girl
Don't forget that when you marry a Honduran, you marry their whole family. They aren't just close or extremely close- they are claustophobically close. Set some limits as to how much time she can spend with them. It's best to not live ... Read More
Cost of living in Honduras - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Honduras, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
Good coffee was between $1-$3 at a coffee shop. If you found it at the market, it was 40 cents. Internet was $25-40 /mo. Taxis in smaller towns are $2. We bought 35 pounds of fresh produce at the market for $15-$20. Avocadoes were about .30-.50. ... 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 ...
Go to the Mountains! Above 3400 feet the weather is almost always beautiful. 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 ...
We lived in Honduras for two years and travelled between San Pedro, Siguatepeque, La Esperanza, Tegucigalpa and Copan Ruinas. So we had a lot of experience with year round weather for the western half of the country. My advice for MOST people who ... Read More
Making phone calls in Honduras by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Honduras, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Honduras? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
I bought two or three cheap ones at a store in Siguatepeque and they all broke within three months. Must have been stolen! Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
Yes. Get to Copan. The Ruins, the Bird Sanctuary, the Hot Springs, close to Guatemala. Stay in a Hostel. Iguana Azul. Read More
Making phone calls in Honduras by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Honduras, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Honduras? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
I second your comment. We had no trouble calling the U.S. pre-paid with Claro/Tigo. Just be careful not to buy a real cheap phone there. They break. Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
In reply, I would say that if I was 25-30 again, I would be married to a Honduran and have five kids. I would have to get her about 300 miles away from her family, though. They are stuck to their family like glue and it's rather nerve-wracking ... Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
My wife likes the slower, unhurried life. Hot Springs in the mountains. The Copan Bird sanctuary and ruins. Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
Are you Northeast of Ocotopeque or close to Santa Rosa de Copan? Read More
What do you like the most in Honduras? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Honduras? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Honduras and the reason why you enjoy ...
Wonderful Mountain weather (above 3400 feet) Coffee! Much less news and T.V. to distract and depress you. Pretty girls will smile at you on the street. Home-made tortillas. Cheap internet and phones Wonderful produce at the weekly market. Lots of ... Read More
Superior attitudes to wards the local hondurians by Nelson84
I have noticed that the expats on this forum have quite an attitude towards Hondurians like they can't drive or they are not as good as them. Not cool makes expats sound like there are so much better than Local Hondurians.
That would be "Hondurans" without the "i". I may make fun of how provincial Hondurans are, but I have a lot of respect for how resourceful and hard-working they are. They do a lot with very little. I think the problem lies ... Read More
all help would be appreciated!!!! by Patience Grace
My fiancé 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 ...
Get into the mountains! Siguatepeque is a great town between SPS and Comayagua. We lived there for two years and loved it. 3400 feet or higher is where you want to be. Stay away from the hot/humid coast. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Honduras by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Honduras. What ...
We had positive experiences during our two years there and would love to go back. We were struck by how beligerant some parents can be about their child's private school. Some parents seem to think that because they are paying tuition, that ... 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 ...
Like I've said before, there is little crime against tourists accept for pick-pockets. 90% of the crime involves Hondurans killing or robbing each other. Drugs mostly. Stay away from the drug-dealers and don't flash your money around. ... 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 would say most people over-rate the dangers based on only bad news they hear. It's just like when you live in a big city. 1. You don't hang out alone in the bad part of town at 2 a.m. wearing a lot of expensive jewelry. 2. You do your ... Read More
Healthcare in Honduras by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Honduras ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Honduras? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
San Pedro has a violent reptutation and that is one reason I would avoid. Another is that it is VERY HOT AND HUMID. Go up into the mountains- just two hour bus ride away- Siguatepeque, south of Lake Yojoa. 3400 feet and much more temperate! Many ... 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 ...
We lived in the mountains of Honduras for two years. So many people are paranoid about safety in Central America. The rules are the same there as in the United States/Canada/etc. 1. Don't go to the bad side of town at 2 a.m. 2. Don't go ... Read More
Retirement Requirements? by Lost Sock
My wife and i are looking to retire to Roatan, on the various sites we have looked at it states retirement income per month to be $1500. So is that $3000 per month for a couple?.
I don't know why you would live on a hot/humid island when you could retire in the mountains with much better weather and lower cost of living. We lived in Honduras for two years and traveled a lot. We found that the altitudes of 3400 feet and ... Read More
Healthcare in Honduras by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Honduras ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Honduras? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
The medium and large sized towns usually have very good hospitals and doctors. We went to an EVANGELICAL hospital in Siguatepeque for wrist surgery and the whole staff and experiences were great. My wife had four nurses tending her. The smaller ... Read More
Cost of living in Honduras 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Honduras in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Honduras you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Honduras? > accommodation ...
I forgot Hotels, Health, Restaurants and Coffee. Hostels start at about $7-$10 a night for generally very good basic accomodations. Hotels start about $12 and go up to about $70. We stayed at great hotels for $25-$45. Restaurants- Small street ... Read More
Cost of living in Honduras by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Honduras. Don't forget to mention where in Honduras you are living. How much does it cost to live in Honduras? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
I see a lot of people moving to La Ceiba. I don't know why- it's crowded, expensive, and HOT! Go to the mountain areas, anywhere above 3400 feet altitude. There are places up to 6000 feet that are great moderate weather towns and villages. ... Read More
Cost of living in Honduras 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Honduras in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Honduras you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Honduras? > accommodation ...
We just came back from teaching in Honduras. We have experience in Siguatepeque and Copan Ruinas. Electricity for our HUGE apartment was $20 a month because the only hot water we used was the shower. Internet was between $25-45 a month and very good ... Read More
Planning to move to Honduras soon by theboones
Hi, we are Americans hoping to move to Honduras within the year. We would like to meet fellow expats that would be willing to share their experience and offer any advice. We have not been there but travelled internationally and from the information ...
Yes. We spent two years there in the mountains. Ask any questions you want! Read More
5 good reasons for living in El Salvador by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in El Salvador, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
We love Central America. Lived in Honduras for two years, teaching English. Want to go back soon!!! Read More