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Honduran  Paintings

 

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Las Lavanderas (Red) 
Benigno Gomez Lopez 

Honduras  1988 
Born January 17, 1934 in Naranjito, Honduras. Graduated Escuela Nacional Bellas Artes, Honduras 1959. Academia Bellas Artes, Italy 1960.

23 3/4 X 17 3/4 24 1/2 X 18 1/2

More paintings at www.honduraspaintings.com


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VILLAS DEL REAL

400 Unit American Style Residential Neighborhood and Future Multifamily Complex Development in Tegucigalpa

American Style homes located in the city's most developing residential area, with access from the Anillo Periferico Sur (City’s South Loop), next to Las Uvas Boulevard. Houses available from US$ 60 - 102K.

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Copans Best Accomodation Options

La Casa de Cafe B&B, Copan Ruinas

Copans first Bed & Breakfast Inn. Ten rooms, private hot water bath, full breakfasts included in rate. Excellent complimentary Copan mtn grown coffee served all day. Lovely garden with panoramic views of the Copan River Valley & distant mtns of Guatemala, hammocks. Colonial charm, excellent service, bilingual hosts. Four blocks to downtown, close to all restaurants, museums & shops. A charming and comfortable base from which to explore the Mayan ruins of Copan. Recommended by Lonely Planet Central America, Footprint Guide Central America & Mexico, Rough Guide Central America, Moon Handbook Honduras,Honduras Adventures In Nature, Open Road Honduras. Information:

www.casadecafecopan.com

Copan Ruinas, Long & Short Term Vacation Rental,
La Casa de Don Santiago Town House Rental

Brand new, comfortable and stylish rental home with all amenities, 2 bdrms each with private balcony and valley views, 2 1/2 baths, sleeper couch, hot water, granite countertops throughout, color tv w/ cable, ceiling fans, custom furniture, extra large closets, fully equipped kitchen, purified water, all new appliances, living room, dining room, maid service included, garden w/ hammock, centrally located & close to all shopping, dining and cultural offerings. Avail by night, week, month. Copans best vacation rental.

http://www.casadedonsantiagocopan.com

Copan Ruinas, Casa Jaguar Rental Home. Charming & comfortable village residence. Quiet street, 5 blks from Central Park, all shops, restaurants, cafes, museums. Newly remodeled, 2 bdrm w/ 1 dbl bed in each bdrm,1 bath w/ hot water, fully furnished, sleeper couch, full kitchen w/ all new appliances, all utensils, purified water, living room, dining room, maid service included, a/c, ceiling fans, color tv w/ cable, travel & Maya culture reference library, hammocks. Available for rental by the night, week, month.

www.casajaguarcopan.com

Fishing Boat Captain Needed!
I need a fishing boat captain, or an experienced fisherman who can handle the daily routine of a charter fishing boat operation in La Ceiba. Must have interenet and be dependable, reliable and honest! Please email me at sail_fever@yahoo.com or you may call me in Texas, USA +01 432 631-2193.

Honduran Beachfront lot. 3500 SqFt in Santa Fe (near Trujillo) ..
Road is in, Electric, Water and Telephone adjacent. Sat TV and Internet
available. $18,000 contact hondprop@mail.com

REAL ESTATE

Roatan Realty   http://www.ROATANREALTY.com

For Sale- Roatan Island Real Estate
The global investment community is calling Roatan Island the hottest new investment destination in the Americas!
This spectacular beachfront home has marvelous sunset views which crystal clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean at your doorstep, this property is located in the sought after community of Lawson Rock.

The community has two pools, a restaurant and marina.  With 102 feet of beachfront this 6/10 acre site has been lushly landscaped with almost every tropical flower in the Caribbean.  Asking Price $US $1,449,000
Own a magnificent island estate with a natural deep water harbor, more than 310-ft. private beachfront, 4.8 acres on tropical paradise and a fully furnished luxury home.  Located on Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, Central America.

Asking Price- $2,250,000
Tel USA + 1 877 716 1388 – Tel Honduras + 504 455 6022- email: info@roatanrealty.com
Roatan Realty Office Park, Main Rd, Brick Bay, Roatan


Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort

Roatan Most Elegant Condo & Hotel Development

Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort is an exclusive upscale development of 110 spacious one, two and three-bedroom condominium villas that together create a luxurious, relaxing escape on the sunny Caribbean coast.  Here, in a lavish resort hotel setting, you’ll be able to enjoy all that the Caribbean has to offer in your very own villa, while taking advantage of a tremendous investment opportunity.

  • White Sandy beaches

  • Turquoise Water

  • Best Coral Reef in Caribbean

For investment Opportunity
Visit our website at: http://www.infinitybayroatan.com
Contact Information: Tommy Bauer at (504) 967-0777, (504) 403-8076, (504) 403-8077 or e-mail at: tbauer@infinitybayroatan.com

Parrot Tree
Plantation
Century 21
J. Edwards Real Estate
Beachfront Condos from $239,000* price subject to increase
THIS IS ROATAN´S BEST INVESTMENT VALUE ON THE MARKET TODAY!
Overlooking a secluded blue lagoon and 2,000´
of white sandy beach.  Luxurious, fully furnished one-bedroom condos-Financing available.
For more information please contact: jedwards@globalnet.hn
Phones. 011 504 978 8355, Tel: (504) 470-1001
http://www.parrottreeplantation.com

Rentals

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR
AUTHENTICITY

A COLONIAL TOUCH

8 « full extra » all equiped rooms
Refined colonial style
Intercontinental and french breakfast
Flowered patio
Spanish,English, French speaking

For Rent

New beach house rental in Tela, hot water,
new appliances, furnished, cable, private
pool, walk to the beach. Short or long
term rental periods. SPS 504-566-2295
or e-mail chozasj@sulanet.net
$1,000 USD monthly neg.

House for Rent, Sale or Exchange
Located in Comayaguelas´s best commercial area, ideal for business. 
Location novena calle entre 3 y 4 ave.
Across from ¨Japon Internacional¨
(Mitch Proof Location).
Six rooms, plus a seventh room in
a mezzanine. 1 ½ bathrooms, warehouse,
water tank, steel entrance door, steel bar protected windows, e/w sound isolation(glass reduces external noise). Two telephone lines, roofed patio, safe ceiling bars, ceramic floors, and a 30 ft. tower for communication. 
The house has the following measurements: 151.94 mts.2, 217.93 vrs2.
Sale Price:2 Million, (0r exchange for a house located in Col. Los Robles, Roble Alto,
Las Hadas etc.) Monthly rent: L.7,500.
If you are interested Call Phone:
(504) 234-5018, or e-mail: zzrpfm96@yahoo.com.

Copan Ruinas, Long & Short Term Vacation Rental, La Casa de Don Santiago ...
comfortable and stylish with all amenities, 2 bedrooms each with private balcony and valley views, 2 1/2 baths, hot water, granite
countertops throughout, color tv w/ cable,
ceiling fans, custom furniture, extra large closets, fully equipped kitchen, all new appliances, living room, dining room, garden w/ hammock, centrally located & close to all shopping, dining and cultural offerings.
Copan´s best vacation rental. Contact: http://casacafe@hondutel.hn, http://casadecafe@mayanet.hn 

Leslie’s Place
BED & BREAKFAST INN + INTERNET

Colonia Palmira, Distrito Hotelero,
Frente a Plaza San Martin,
Residencia 452

PBX: (504) 220-7494, 220-5325,  FAX (504)
220-7492
E -mail:  services@dormir.com  http//: www.dormir.com

Leslie’s Place
Aparthotel + Internet
Colonia Tepeyac 1167
Corporative Monthly Rates

Furnished Rooms
Private Bathroom
Full Kitchen
Telephone
Cable T.V. And A/C
Wireless Internet
Common Area
Garden
Parking Lot
Laundry
Fax

PBX: (504) 220-7494
E -mail: services@dormir.com

Honduras Shores Plantation

  • Caribbean Beach Club

  • Pool, Restaurant and Bar

  • Cabañas and Houses For Rent

  • A/C, Cable T.V.

  • 24 Hours Security

San Juan, Tela. Tel: (504) 448-0342
415-3105
http://resort@hondshores.com  www.hondshores.com

For Rent

San Pedro Sula For Rent
Two bedrooms for a single person, clean, secure, convenient location.  Lps. 3,500.  Contact: 984-3217 or send mail to : Chieko Cano, P.O.Box 5,  Siguatepeque, Honduras

For Rent

Located in EL CHIMBO Road to Sta. Lucia, three bedrooms, two living rooms, kitchen, telephone, garage, laundry area. Price $450.00

Secure Apartments.  Located in Col. Florencia, two furnished bedrooms.  Starting price from $700.00.

Located in Colonia Tepeyac, New, near Hospital Lomas Medical Center.  Starting price from $650. 

Call us!!

Phones: (504) 232-0166/ 970-9186/998-5414

Copan Apartments For Rent in Tegucigalpa

The Best Completely furnished apts. in Tegucigalpa. Full service: daily maid, swimming pool, laundry/ironing, hot water, telephone(direct, private lines) T.V. cable, microwave, free internet, A.C.,V.C.R.(video), Fax, barbecue area, garden, individual garages, security. 1,2,3 bedroom/2 bath rooms, study office (optional), internet, a country house for weekends at Zamorano Valley(4 manzanas of land), fruit trees, walking ways, 45 minutes from Tegucigalpa, Col. Palmira, Las Acacias St. 2 blocks west from the former United Nations Bldg. Tegucigalpa MDC Tel (504) 238-1751, FAX:(504) 238-3752

Apartment For Rent

For an executive located in Col. Florencia del Norte, private security, garage.  Hot water, telephone line, furnished or unfurnished.  Electricity, water and private security included in price.  Price $350.00/month.
If you are interested please contact:
Mr. Ochoa Phones: (504) 358-5432, 232-4594, or e-mail: froyochoa@yahoo.com

Office For Rent

Located in Florencia del Norte, private security, area: 50 mts. 2, bathroom, telephone line, parking space,  Price $350.00

If you are interested please contact:
Mr. Ochoa Phones: (504) 358-5432, 232-4594, or e-mail: froyochoa@yahoo.com

Fully Furnished Studio Apartment for Rent

Conveniently located in Colonia La Reforma

Ready to Move-in 

The studio apartment has a living room/dining room/kitchen area, 1 bedroom, 1 bath with hot water, laundry facility, and electric garage for 1 vehicle. Its perimeter is protected with an electric fence. Studio has telephone, alarm, intercom,  and vertical curtains.  It also has mahogany windows, doors, dining, living, and bedroom furniture including ceiling fans, a desk and linens and towels. Appliances include washing machine, dryer, refrigerator, electric stove, stereo set, 1 television with cable service and Internet service, microwave oven, blender, electric sandwich maker, coffee pot, toaster, dishes and many other kitchen and dining room utensils.
 
Costs of the Internet, cable, water, gardening services, and security monitoring by qualified company are included in rent.

If you are interested call 238 0137 or 238 2540.

For Sale

Siguatepeque, Spring like all year, two places on 2+ acres each, both  with a large house and small house for employee, fruit trees. water, electric, all weather road just off major hwy. short distances from town.  $65,000 each If interested contact gttucker@hondutel.hn

Bellas Properties

Lake Yojoa, 100 acres, canal with access to the Lake, plane.  Price$8,000 per acre.

Property near the Lake and Peñas Blancas, 123 acres to grow coffee, cacao and others.  Price: $1,600 per acre.

I front of Lake Yojoa, spectacular view, 940 mts2.  Price $250,000/350 mts. $8,000.

TELA 175 acres , with 6500 feet of Caribbean beach front. Price: $17,000 per acre.

ZAMBRANO, terrains from 1,500 mts2, natural environment, private, stoned, water, electricity, 30 minutes from the city.  $7.00 per mt2.

CHOLOMA near San Pedro Sula and Puerto Cortes, beautiful property, water, perfect for Agro projects. 350 acres. Price $8,500 per acre.

GUANAJA,  190 acres, beach front.
More information and photos
Phone: (504) 990-7183
E-mail: honduhome@gmail.com

For Sale
100 Acres, 4920 feet of beach, next to navigable River, eight minutes from airport Golozon.  Price per acre: $40,000

220 Acres, 3280 feet on beach, next to River, varied fauna.  Real lagoon, located 6six minutes from the Golozon Airport. Price per acre: $14,000.

41 Manzanas (71 acres) with 3280 feet of beach nest to two rivers, four minutes from Golozon Airport.  Price per acre: $21,000.

51 Acres in Maria River, 15 min from downtown of La Ceiba, beautiful view of the city and ocean.  Perfect for a hotel on the mountains.  Total Price: $120,000.

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Quality control and trained workers to
improve competitivity

Anette Emanuelsson
Honduras This Week

technician
A technician calibrating scales as part of last year’s standardization of industrial equipment.

Honduras This Week National NewsReduce the time it takes to start a business from 44 to 19 days, create a national system of quality and improve the skills of the Honduran workforce. These are some of the immediate goals of the National Commission for Competitivity presided by presidential commissioner Virgilio Umanzor.By Anette Emanuelsson


National University tries to find a way forward

Alvaro Morales Molina and
Alex Jones

Honduras This Week

protest
Commission of Transition.

Honduras This Week National NewsLast week the Comisión de Transición, the body initiated to reform the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) in 2004, held a conference to inform the public on what “has and has not been done.” The conference comes with much skepticism as to whether the members are adequately fulfilling their roles, especially from organized groups of students who arrived in mass to make their feelings clear.By Alvaro Morales Molina and Alex Jones


New Hondutel manager set on increasing revenue

Anette Emanuelsson
Honduras This Week

tower
A Hondutel tower.

Honduras This Week National NewsAn expert in restructuring and rescuing companies has taken over the position as General Manager of the Honduran state owned telecommunication company Hondutel. Jacobo Lagos’ predecessor Jacobo Regalado was moved to a different government position as part of President Manuel Zelaya’s massive government reorganization in January. By Anette Emanuelsson


President to be part time manager of electricity company

Álvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week

sub-station
A sub-station at Villa Olimpica in Tegucigalpa.

Honduras This Week National NewsPersonally going after the debtors of the Empresa Nacional de Energia Electrica, the National Electric Power Company of Honduras,(ENEE), is the new and unprecedented strategy that Manuel Zelaya, President of Honduras, is using to save it from bankruptcy. In a press conference earlier this week Zelaya assured journalists that, starting Sunday 25th, all of his high staff members, including the Secretaries of State, will share the responsibility to develop new strategies for saving the ENEE from bankruptcy.By Álvaro Morales Molina


Conference combats rising figures in
child execution

Louise Wallace
Honduras This Week

Casa Alianza

Honduras This Week National NewsThe summary killing of children and adolescents in Honduras damages the democratic processes of this country.” Such was the sentiment that dominated the conference lead by Casa Alianza on Tuesday, in treatment of the violent deaths and execution of minors in Honduras.By Louise Wallace


Adoption laws working to the interests of abandoned children?

Sasha Arms
Honduras This Week

children
According to UNICEF, the focus needs to shift from couples wanting to adopt to children needing a family.

Honduras This Week National NewsJust 50 adoptions took place in Honduras in 2005. There are 40,000 children in orphanages and temporary custody in the country, yet the Honduran Institute of Children and the Family (IHNFA) claim that there are always more potential parents than there are available children. There is no official adoption law in Honduras, just a set of guidelines which were formed in 1958. There have been cases where it has taken parents up to eight years to adopt their child. Is there a brighter future for abandoned children in Honduras?By Sasha Arms


Asociación San José Obrero: A beacon of hope

César J. Baldelomar
Honduras This Week

donation
Father Alejandro helps load a discarded printer unto the 40-foot cargo containers in Miami, FL, U.S.A.

Honduras This Week National NewsSince its humble beginnings in 1971 as a small clinic in the marginalized southern city of Choluteca, La Associación San José Obrero (St. Joseph the Worker) now operates several small factories, a clinic, many housing projects, a cemetery, a reforestation nursery, and an ecotourism site on the Pacific Coast. The founder of the association and long time resident of Choluteca, Cuban-born Catholic priest Father Alejandro López Tuero said, “what inspired me to start this association was the extreme poverty of my parishioners in Choluteca.” By César J. Baldelomar


The Mighty Pupusa

Louise Wallace
Honduras This Week

pupusa
A pupusa chef sharing her secrets…reluctantly.

Honduras This Week National NewsThough arguably a delicacy of Salvadorian origin, the mighty pupusa has been a staple of Honduran life since long before the opening of Paseo Universitario. Yet it is this very brand that has transformed the pupusa, breeding the healthy commercialism of the US fast food restaurant with the local delicacy of Central American cuisine. As the first Paseo Universitario opens in Miami, Florida, tasting the heady lights of international success, the question remains whether Honduras’s US neighbors will be equally enamored by the pupusa’s taste.By Louise Wallace


Wilmer Velásquez:
Scoring goals and praying

Alex Jones
Honduras This Week

Wilmer Velasquez
Wilmer Velasquez talks about his life as a professional footballer.

Honduras This Week National NewsBorn in San Pedro Sula on 28th of April 1972, Wilmer Velásquez began kicking a ball around at school, playing with mates for high school clubs. Now he his captain of the Honduran national team, and least week led them to the Copa de Naciones in El Salvador. By Alex Jones


Olimpia 1, DC United 4

Honduras This Week National NewsUnfortunately for Olimpia, the Argentine midfielder, Christian Gomez, scored twice in a DC United thrashing of the Velásquez captained side last Wednesday. 4-1 was the final score in Tegucigalpa, which means a hard come back is needed in Washington if our Olimpia are to stay in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarter-final.Full Article


week review

Honduras This Week National News


EDITORIAL

Who pays the bill?

The executives of the
ENEE have given out
special favors to many
companies in the private
sector, in the form
of substantially lower
tariffs and pardons of
multimillion lempira
debts.

Honduras This Week - Opinions and EditorialsWe always keep a check on government owned companies providing basic services to the Honduran people. For example ENEE that provides electricity, SANAA that is in charge of the waterways and sewers and Hondutel, that provides telecommunications services.Full Editorial



BUSINESS WEEK IN REVIEW

Honduran Business and Economics


Roatan

BIG-TIME MEETING

Travel & Tourism in HondurasThe American, British and Canadian Embassies are coming to Roatan on the 28th of February. Why? To speak with their citizens about anything they would care to discuss. This is your big chance to get a lot of little and large gripes off of your desk and into the right hands. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Coral Caye so get your complaints and compliments ready for airing. By Don Pearly


Roatan Bruce
Interviews

The new but temporary RECO

Elmer Bustillo
Elmer Bustillo, General Manager of RECO.

Travel & Tourism in HondurasTegucigalpa resident Elmer Bustillo has been named the new General Manager of RECO. He is an electrical engineer who has been with ENEE (National Company of Electric Energy) for 13 years. His varied educational background will help him take on this new undertaking of getting RECO back on track. By Bruce Starr


.............................ART

Honduran Culture
WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Mujeres en las Artes. One of the strongest artistic movements in Tegucigalpa.  Mujeres en la Artes Leticia de Oyuela constantly sponsors workshops, exhibitions, conferences, art shows and community events in the city. For the complete schedule, log on to www.muaartes.org.hn or contact Veronica Romero at 222 3015.
Full Calendar


 

 

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