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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| car import | 12/19/2011 | JRA |
| Q: I am planing on retiring in honduras shortly and I will be sending a vehicle which I bought for sale ... A: If you have a salvage title or a wreck title that is the way to pay the least amount of taxes. Be ... | ||
| Trip to Honduras | 7/19/2011 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I have purchased a property In La Ceiba Honnduras and wish to drive there from Florida with my truck ... A: Wayne, Congratulations! It would be risky to drive there. Many of the roads are in poor condition ... | ||
| Streetrod, mustle car business in Honduras? | 3/29/2011 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I've spent the last 30 years building all sorts of HotRods. From budget builds to $200,000.00 ... A: Keith, While Hondurans typically don't have a lot of disposable income, they do have a fascination ... | ||
| car rental | 3/14/2011 | JRA |
| Q: What is the road like from SAP to LaCeiba? We were thinking of renting a car and making the drive ... A: The road from SAP to La Ceiba is a two way highway. The condition of the highway is very good but ... | ||
| cayos cochinos | 3/10/2011 | JRA |
| Q: Is it possible to go from Roatan to Cayos Cochinos, to LaCeiba? OR, do we need to do a tour from ... A: For your first question I'm really not sure of the answer. I imagine there are private boats in ... | ||
| driving from toronto to roatan | 9/21/2010 | JRA |
| Q: How do I take my car from the mainland of Honduras to Roatan. I would like to bring my dog what ... A: There is a company that ships merchandise and vehicles to Roatan, I believe they're called Island ... | ||
| used car import | 6/22/2010 | JRA |
| Q: How much would it cost (taxes) to import a 2000 hyundai two doors? Can a 2000 still be allowed to ... A: I think that you pay around 47% of the car's bluebook value if it's not a wrecked car, if it is a ... | ||
| driving & bring a car into LACEIBA,HONDURAS | 5/18/2010 | JRA |
| Q: I have been going to HONDURAS since 2003,ROATAN %26 LACEIBA. I plan on moving to LACEIBA,I know that ... A: I'm not very familiar with real estate prices in La Ceiba but I would imagine a nice, new, 3 bedroom ... | ||
| driving & bring a car into LACEIBA,HONDURAS | 5/17/2010 | JRA |
| Q: I have been going to HONDURAS since 2003,ROATAN %26 LACEIBA. I plan on moving to LACEIBA,I know that ... A: I think that in order to bring a car for personal use you would have to drive it down here. It ... | ||
| Driving to Honduras | 4/14/2010 | JRA |
| Q: I want to know if its advisable to drive a car or truck to Honduras from the US? What about other ... A: It's always better to travel in a group. The most dangerous areas are the Mexico/Guatemala border ... | ||
| BRINGING CASH INTO HONDURAS | 4/2/2010 | Paul Berman |
| Q: How much cash can I legally bring into Honduras? Will I be charged a fee? A: Carter, I don't know how much cash you could technically carry into Honduras or if you would be ... | ||
| TRAVELING TO HONDURAS FROM TEXAS | 3/10/2010 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I'M REALLY CONFUSE ABOUT SO MANY THINGS BEEN SAID, I'M DRIVING TO HONDURAS TO VISIT FAMILY AND STAY ... A: Millie, I am not an expert on this, so you should check with your lender and talk to someone in the ... | ||
| Driving to Santa Rosa De Copan From US | 2/16/2010 | JRA |
| Q: I have just arrived in Colorado after my 2nd trip to Honduras. My Honduran husband and I have a home ... A: i can't help you with the route from the US to Guatemala but i have heard that the Florido crossing ... | ||
| passport question | 1/22/2010 | JRA |
| Q: We are thinking about bringing our youth group over the last week in june, to work at an orphanage ... A: I don't think it matters how much in advance you have your passports, they just have to be valid at ... | ||
| honduras | 1/20/2010 | Paul Berman |
| Q: i was just wondering on how old is the driving and drinking age and it would be great if you could ... A: Reed, Legally, you need to be 18 to drink alcohol in Honduras. I think you legally need to be 16 ... | ||
| El Salvador | 1/18/2010 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I would be interested in knowing approximately how much money was given to the El Salvadorian govt ... A: Myra, Honestly this question is difficult to answer. The best source of information that I could ... | ||
| hello | 11/9/2009 | JRA |
| Q: i also have another question what university do you recommend i want to be a teacher and since i ... A: You can easily enroll in private universities in Honduras if you're not a resident of Honduras. ... | ||
| Driving to Honduras | 8/23/2009 | Paul Berman |
| Q: Ok here is another scenario i have, We were also thinking about just driving all the way to Honduras ... A: Tracie, There are fees to bring the car across the border and get it registered in Honduras (if you ... | ||
| Bringing my vehicle with me to honduras | 8/21/2009 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I am thinking about moving to Honduras with my fiance and we have just paid off our truck and if we ... A: Tracie, While I can't provide insight on finding a shipper here are a few things that may help you ... | ||
| selling a US car in Honduras | 8/9/2009 | JRA |
| Q: Buenas, I am looking into driving down to Honduras this winter in my pickup and want to sell the ... A: Hola, I've heard that when you enter the country as a tourist they give you permission to drive the ... | ||
| Moving to Roatan | 7/31/2009 | JRA |
| Q: My husband and I will be moving to Roatan from the U.S.A. at the end of next summer(2010). We are ... A: As far as I know you can buy everything in the mainland and send it to Roatan by boat. La Ceiba is ... | ||
| Buying a car in Honduras | 5/25/2009 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I am planning to go down to Honduras to start a new business. I'm Spaniard, but also have USA ... A: Eduardo, This one is a bit outside my expertise unfortunately. I would encourage you to find ... | ||
| Buying a car in Honduras | 5/24/2009 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I am planning to go down to Honduras to start a new business. I'm Spaniard, but also have USA ... A: Eduardo, Cars are generally more expensive in Honduras if you buy them there. There are hefty ... | ||
| daughter wants to marry her honduran boyfriend | 3/31/2009 | JRA |
| Q: My 24 year old daughter has been living with her boyfriend from the honduras here in mt for over a ... A: I'm not an expert in immigration laws but what here's what I know: 1. Yes, the marriage would be ... | ||
| daughter wants to marry honduran boyfriend | 3/31/2009 | Paul Berman |
| Q: My 24 year old daughter has been living with her boyfriend from the honduras here in mt for over a ... A: Rick, First let me start off by saying that I am not an immigration attorney and your daughter ... | ||
| using ATM cards in Honduras | 2/4/2009 | Paul Berman |
| Q: Hey Paul! I've been researching online like crazy to figure out which ATM cards will work in ... A: Natalie, You should be fine with you current ATM card, but if you want to be extra careful, go ... | ||
| im visiting honduras for my first time | 1/23/2009 | JRA |
| Q: im going to honduras in march 2009 for two weeks and im staying with my husband with is from ... A: low profile: don't show that you are carrying cash, jewelry, etc. there are many hotels that you ... | ||
| traveler's checks | 12/9/2008 | Paul Berman |
| Q: Sandy Bay is where we'll be in roatan, via san pedro. Can we change our money in Roatan or should ... A: Kerry, You are welcome. You should be able to use credit cards and your ATM card. Bring some ... | ||
| travel safety with small kids San Pedro to Roatan | 12/5/2008 | Paul Berman |
| Q: We have reservations to fly into San Pedro Sula airport, arriving in the pm. Where can you ... A: Kerry, I hope you have fun in Roatan. It is beautiful. I am going to recommend that you change ... | ||
| travel from homduras to mexico | 11/18/2008 | Paul Berman |
| Q: I would appreciate any help you can give me. I am going to Honduras for a month to visit my fiance. ... A: Tina, I am not positive on this, but if he is a Honduran citizen and doesn't have a US green card ... | ||
| ???? | 10/12/2008 | Paul Berman |
| Q: Is there any important statues,government buildings, and or monuments? A: Kevona, Sure, just like any other place you go. The most important building in any town you go to ... | ||
| Getting from Roatan to Utila and back | 8/13/2008 | JRA |
| Q: I will traveling to Roatan 09/20/08. I will be spending a week on Utila then a week back on Roatan ... A: I know that there are two ferries, one goes from La Ceiba to Utila and the other goes from La Ceiba ... | ||
| pregunta | 6/20/2008 | JRA |
| Q: yo quiero llevarme un carro de california U.S.A y me gustaria saver de que ano puede uno llevar ... A: Lo ultimo que escuche es que el vehiculo debe ser por lo menos del 2000. Para registrarlo tienes ... | ||
| Using US ATM cards | 6/6/2008 | JRA |
| Q: I lived in Honduras for 6 years, where I married and had my first son. We have been in US for last ... A: You can use your credit or debit card in any ATM to withdraw money and you can also use them to pay ... | ||
| Travelers Checks | 3/18/2008 | JRA |
| Q: I was wondering if I should take traveler's checks with me as someone told me that it takes a month ... A: Checks are pretty much worthless if you don't have a local bank account. It does take about three ... | ||
| dining | 1/18/2008 | JRA |
| Q: We are traveling to Honduras in early February and I am curious how much meals are going to cost us ... A: Prices depend on where you want to eat or drink and the city where you're going. Prices at a casual ... | ||
| Driving in Honduras | 11/30/2007 | JRA |
| Q: I enjoyed reading through your answers about Honduras, very helpful. I am an American and have been ... A: I honestly don't have an educated opinion on traveling by car through Central America; I wouldn't do ... | ||
| Roatan Visit | 10/26/2007 | JRA |
| Q: Can you tell me how many Canadian cigarettes we are allowed to bring into Roatan? We will be ... A: My guess is you can probably bring two cartons with no problems. Honduran cigarettes are really ... | ||
| Studying in Honduras | 10/26/2007 | JRA |
| Q: I was wondering if you knew anything about colleges in Honduras. I am about to graduate from ... A: Yeah, don't come to college in Honduras. Your degree would be useless in the US. There are no good ... | ||
| Border Crossing | 8/23/2007 | JRA |
| Q: "Hi JRA, thank you for taking the time for my question. My husband and I are traveling from Canada ... A: You should be very careful not to stop to exchange any currency and to keep valuables hidden. Be ... | ||
JRA
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Expertise
I can answer just about any question about Honduras. I have lived here for 23 years and am currently involved with the tourism industry. I love to travel and therefore can provide many tips for travelers not only to Honduras but other countries as well.
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Resident of Honduras for 23 years. Extensive travel to many countries around the world.
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College graduate
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