National Park in Tegucigalpa

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January 29th, 2009 | Honduras - Family Friendly, Honduras - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Tegucigalpa’s National Park is Parque Naciones Unidas El Picacho (United Nations Park El Picacho) , which is located on the north side of the city, about 6 km from the center of town. It is where the large statue of Christ that overlooks the city is located, and offers an excellent view of the city, in particular from the foot of the statue. The National Park is open from 8 am to 5 pm and entrance costs US $1 for adults and $0.50 for children.

Within the park there are several gardens: a Confucian garden, which was donated by the Taiwan government, a United Nations garden, and the national zoo.

The zoo is open Wed-Sun from 10 am to 3 pm (weekdays) and Read more

Dancing and Drinks at Bamboo Club in Tegucigalpa

January 23rd, 2009 | Honduras - Adults Only, Honduras - Nightlife | 2 Comments »

For a night of partying in Tegucigalpa, Lonely Planet claims that Bamboo is the city’s most exclusive night club, and while I may not agree completely with that, it is a pretty happenin’ night scene.

At Bamboo party goers dress to impress and dance the night away on the large sunken dance floor. The crowd is a mix of locals and foreigners, with everyone just looking to have a good time. The music is great, but not a ton of variety, so if you don’t like regueton, this might not be the place for you.

Authentic Japanese Food in Honduras

January 19th, 2009 | Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - Places to Eat | 3 Comments »

I love Honduran food just as much as the next Gringo Gordo wandering the streets of Tegucigalpa, but sometimes I just need something a little different. That is when I head to Usami.

You can tell if a Japanese restaurant is good or not by the number of Japanese people actually dining inside. It is not uncommon to see a little group from the Japanese community eating at Usami regularly. I have even been told that Usami is a favorite of the Japanese Ambassador to Honduras!

Delta Now Offering Non-Stop Flight to Honduras

January 12th, 2009 | Honduras - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Starting December 18th, 2008 Delta is now offering daily non-stop service between Atlanta and Honduras’ capital city of Tegucigalpa.

Christophe Didier, Delta’s vice-president of Sales and Government Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean is quoted saying, “We’ve been looking forward to flying into Tegucigalpa for a long time, and the brand new 737–700 aircraft makes it possible, completing the long list of Central American destinations Delta serves. Our Flights to San Pedro Sula and Roatan have consistently performed well, and we are immensely optimistic to see Tegucigalpa become a great addition to our Honduras service.”

Delta has always been a popular choice for those flying into Honduras, and will certainly grow in popularity now with direct service from Atlanta into Read more

Send Gifts In and To Honduras

January 3rd, 2009 | Honduras - Best Shopping, Honduras - Business | No Comments »

Sending goods in Honduras is no easy task, especially if you have something you want to have shipped down from the United States, or any other country for that matter. Honduras.com has now set up an online store where you can purchase goods and have them delivered directly to Honduras.

To be frank, I haven’t used the service yet, although I have heard good things about it from friends who have used it to send flowers and special little meals to family members. (Like Pizza Hut Wing packs and KFC chicken meals) It may seem a little strange, but it can be a nice surprise for a special night.

Tips for Making it Work in Honduras

December 30th, 2008 | Honduras - Relocation | No Comments »

Some Gringos can take it… others can’t, but by following a few tips to fit in and keep your sanity you increase your chances of survival in adjusting to life in Honduras.

Learn a few Spanish phrases and use them. “Hola” and “gracias” are probably two words you knew before you came here. Use them regularly and slowly incorporate other Spanish phrases into your vocabulary. (For improving your Spanish I like Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish)
Don’t forget where you came from. You can decide how you do this. I like to surf the internet for news from my home town and talk to family and friends. It makes you appreciate where you came from and where you

Resort and Investment Opportunity on Roatan – Infinity Bay

December 24th, 2008 | Honduras - Business, Honduras - Places to Stay | No Comments »

The recently opened Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort invites you to claim your place in Paradise on Roatan Island. This exclusive resort and real estate development is comprised of 145 spacious studio, one, two and three-bedroom condo villas, starting at just $215,000. With all the attention that Roatan has been receiving lately, your little paradise home could also be a great investment opportunity, with the potential for a fairly high return.

Roatan has long been touted as having some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, with the northern hemisphere’s longest barrier reef stretching along its coast. Infinity Bay has certainly done their part in protecting the reef, integrating green initiatives into their resort.

Scott Bocci, of Infinity Bay states, Read more

Eat Out on the Water at the Hole in the Wall Restaurant

December 19th, 2008 | Honduras - Gringo Owned Business, Honduras - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

If you’ve been doing any research at all about visiting Roatan (continuing on our Roatan excursions), then you have probably run across The Hole in the Wall restaurant in Jonesville. This infamous restaurant has been through a lot in recent years, after the original Hole in the Wall was destroyed by a fire in July of 2005.

The Hole in the Wall is open for lunch and dinner and also offers private BBQ parties for 12 people or more on any day of the week but Sunday. Sunday is when the party really gets going! Every Sunday the Hole in the Wall has an all you can eat dinner with the general fare being lobster, BBQ meat, shrimp, mashed potatoes, Read more

The West End on Roatan Parties Hard – Popular Bars and Nightclubs

December 15th, 2008 | Honduras - Adults Only, Honduras - Nightlife | 5 Comments »

The West End on Roatan is the place to live out the night. The stretch along the beach has a wide variety of bars and clubs to fit any partiers needs. Read on for our review of some of the West End’s bars.

Dining and Exploring Mangroves off of Roatan

December 12th, 2008 | Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - Places to Eat, The Best of Honduras | No Comments »

B.J.s Backyard bar and restaurant in Oak Ridge is one of the best places to get away from the crowds, kick back, relax and enjoy a cold beer and some of the freshest, best seafood around. This small fishing village is a great way to get a feel for what Roatan is really like.

Specialties at B.J.s Backyard include island style seafood (of course), delicious homemade French bread, and Bread Pudding with Rum sauce.

B.J.s Backyard really is amazing, overlooking Roatan’s unique Mangrove Canal. After lunch, you can walk down B.J.s Backyard dock and hire a small boat to navigate through the canal, past several lagoons, and straight to Caribe Point.

There is plenty more to Read more