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| Subject | Date Asked |
| car import | 12/19/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| car rental | 3/14/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Driving to Santa Rosa De Copan From US | 2/16/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| hello | 11/9/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| selling a US car in Honduras | 8/9/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| daughter wants to marry her honduran boyfriend | 3/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| im visiting honduras for my first time | 1/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Getting from Roatan to Utila and back | 8/13/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Getting to Utila | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I'm flying in to SAP and will arrive around noon. what is the safest/best way for me to get to ... A: It's definitely harder if you don't speak any spanish! It would be much simpler and safer to just ... | |
| Driving to Honduras | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: JRA, I am going to be teaching for two years in Tegucigalpa and want to drive from Maine to ... A: I couldn't tell you about crossing the Mexican border but once you cross into Guatemala it can be a ... | |
| HONDURAS ;] | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: My name is Katie! So, I hear that your an expert on Honduras. Well, in August I'm leaving America ... A: First of all, yes I can understand all of your questions! :-) It would help to know the city where ... | |
| Travelling to Utila | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: can you please provide as much detail as possible as I am having some difficulty finding answers ... A: The flight from La Ceiba to Utila is about 10 minutes, the ferry is a much cheaper option and it ... | |
| Travel from Santo Tomas De Castilla to San Pedro Sula | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I have two Children International sponsor children living in San Pedro Sula. I will be on a cruise ... A: First of all, Santo Tomas is in Guatemala so you'd have to cross the border. You shouldn't have any ... | |
| budget travel | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: Hola.. mi esposa y yo, somos de El Salvador, y nos gustaria viajar a Honduras pero no nos gustan ... A: Hola, Roatan y Guanaja son las islas mas caras. Utila es conocida a nivel mundial como un destino ... | |
| roatan lodging | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: We are traveling to Roatan Dec 30 to Jan 17th and have had trouble finding non-resort lodging. We ... A: There are a couple of resorts fitting your description in the West End like the Mango Garden and ... | |
| Driving in Honduras | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: We want to drive a local Honduran car (from a friend, with fully paid taxes etc) with our Dutch ... A: You can drive the car for about three months starting the date that you arrive in Honduras with your ... | |
| About Honduras | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: Well I'm 20 yrs. old and it makes me happy to find a person who has lived in honduras b/c I was born ... A: There are three islands, Roatan, Utila and Guanaja. Roatan is the biggest with probably the most ... | |
| Honduras | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: Would it be a good idea to stay in a couple of places. Eg:- The Lodge at Le Ceiba and then go to ... A: I think that it would be a great idea to stay at both places! Utila is only about a 90 minute ride ... | |
| Honduras | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: Looking for a quiet beach cabana/chic style eco-resort for x- mas/new years. Any suggestions? A: You can check out "The Lodge at Pico Bonito" near La Ceiba or Laguna Beach resort in Utila. Las ... | |
| utila or roatan | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: . which island is better for two people looking to get PADI open water certified? which resorts or ... A: If you are on a budget Utila is cheaper and the dive shops are equally qualified than in Roatan. In ... | |
| Traveling from Honduras | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: I have a new Aunt from Honduras and she is trying to get her kids to travel from San Pedro Usla...I ... A: The city is San Pedro Sula. Houston is one of the most expensive flights that you can buy. There ... | |
| Roatan lodging | 6/18/2004 |
| Q: I'm going w/my boyfriend and some friends to Roatan for 5 nights in July and we can NOT figure out ... A: I think that this link could be helpful. http://roatan.com/catalog/honduras/hframeset.htm Of all ... | |
| Driving in Honduras | 5/24/2004 |
| Q: I am currently planning a driving trip through Central America and am curious about the safety of a ... A: Three things: Don't travel alone Don't travel at night Don't stop frequently on the road. Try to get ... | |
| Duty Free allowance | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: Hola JRA, we are flying to Honduras this weekend to visit our daughter. She sent us a list of things ... A: I don't think that there would be any problems as long as it is a reasonable amount of liquor. I ... | |
| Eco Resort on Caribbean cost | 2/16/2004 |
| Q: It was great to find you on this site. My husband and I are looking to buy an area that would ... A: The Bay Islands are the best place for a beach resort, there are properties for sale in Utila and ... | |
| Roatan Bay Islands | 11/25/2003 |
| Q: My wife and I will be on a cruise and in Roatan Bay only 6 hours. What would you suggest as a must ... A: Roatan is a beautiful place that can scarcely be appreciated in 6 hours, much of its beauty lies ... | |
| Travel info/advice | 7/11/2003 |
| Q: I´m 32yr old single South African citizen travelling solo, also a PADI DM - presently in Mexico, ... A: Obviously the safest way to travel is by airplane, airfare is not very expensive between Honduras ... | |
| First destination on first trip to Honduras | 6/21/2001 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning our first trip to Honduras this summer. We have traveled to Costa Rica ... A: First off, you have a choice in destinations in Honduras. You can fly to Tegucigalpa or you can fly ... | |
JRA
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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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