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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.

Information

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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

An investment that is so good…..
You may never want to sell.
(Located at the famous “L dock”)

They are not making any more beachfront property like this.
Own a Villa on Roatan´s most beautiful beach for as little as $259,000.

Visit our website at: http://www.infinitybay.com
For more information call: (504) 403-8076/77 U.S. Phone 541-359-1229 or e-mail us at: info@infinitybay.com

Parrot Tree
Plantation
Century 21
J. Edwards Real Estate
Roatan’s Most prestigious Resort Community!

Starting from $259,900 & up.
1-4 bedroom Units
Beachfront Condos
Marina Villas
Retail Space
Home Sites
200 Acre Gated Community
5 Acre Private Lagoon
Full Service Marina
Day Spa & Retreat
Coffee Shop

JEdwards@Century21Roatan.com
Telephones: Hond: 504-3320-7177  /  US: 713-491-4540 
www.ParrotTreePlantation.com/
www.Century21Roatan.com
Parrot Tree Plantation and it’s offices are located mid-island on the south shore.

Rentals

CASA DEL VIAJERO
LOMAS DEL GUIJARRO AND LA HACIENDA
Rooms with A/C, TV, Internet Wi-Fi, Laundry, Breakfast, Free Shuttle and Parking.
Daily, weekly and monthly rates available.
Tel. 263-0418 / Cel. 902-2706
www.casadelviajero.com
contacto@casadelviajero.com

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) 3358-5432, 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) 3358-5432, 232-4594, or e-mail: froyochoa@yahoo.com

Humuya Inn
Guest Rooms and Apartments
For both short and extended stays at affordable prices.  All of our rooms include air conditioning, wireless internet, cable television, direct dial telephones, daily maid service.  Large family room and full service kitchen 24-7 security.  Please see our website to fully appreciate our establishment at www.humuyainn.com American owned and managed. Information:
(504) 239-8962, 235-7276 Fax:239-5099 or Info@humuyainn.com
Tegucigalpa

San Pedro Sula For Rent
Two bedrooms, clean, secure, convenient location.  Lps. 3,500.  Contact: 9984-3217 or send mail to : Chieko Cano, P.O.Box 5,  Siguatepeque, Honduras

For Rent

Main Street, Colonia Palmira, #2036
 ½ block from United Nations Building
 and La Salsa Restaurant
 •         Perfect for Office with
 more than 10 Units
 •         Meeting/Board Room
 •         Air Conditioning
 •         Electric Generator
 •         Available Computer Network
 •         3 Phone Lines
 •         Water Cistern
 •         Lush Gardens
 •         Social/Break room Areas
 •         4 Car Garage
 •         3 ½ Restrooms
  
Information:
Tel. 232-6263,
Sr. Enrique Moncada

Apartment For Rent
Good Location in Col. La Reforma, close to the US Embassy. Apartment has two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, storage room, service bedroom (bathroom included), interior patio, telephone line Price: $375.00   If you are interested please contact: patricia_valle@hotmail.com, or call Tel: (504) 236-5526 at night

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

H O T E L  G R A N  C E N T R A L

Honduras.Tela center.Resa :
(
504)4481099.
grancentral@hotmail.com
                         
www.hotelgrancentral.com

For Rent

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: rpfm96@yahoo.com.

Services

Wash & Wet
Chat while you do your laundry
Open from Monday through Friday , from  8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturdays trough Sunday, from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.,  We are located in Col. Palmira 1era calle, Ave. Panama.  Phone:265-2037.  Come and visit us!!

Fernando’s Tours
Express Bus
Express Bus and Tours anywhere in Honduras
Special tours to:
Valle de Angeles, Comayagua, and South of Honduras.
Contact us!!!!
Phones: (504) 238-0239 and 213-0652, e-mail: juanfer_lloveras@yahoo.es

Advance Rent a Car

La Ceiba:441-2929
San Pedro Sula: 552-2295
Tegucigalpa: 235-9531
info@advancerentacar.com
www.advancerentacar.com

Others

Personal
Female english bulldog,Jessy Is So Sweet And Loveable. She Loves To Be Held And Lay In Your Lap.She Is Pretty Small. She is Ready For New Home.She Is Akc Reg.This Puppy Will Get To Your Heart to know more about my baby,You can contact me via email at yemonic4all@yahoo.com.

In Search of Bilingual Teachers
Teachers needed for Math, Science and English courses, for elementary and high school. School is located in a small town, 3 hours from Tegucigalpa, Good Salary.
Teachers interested please contact us to: hqschooljob@yahoo.com or call: (504) 9883-1932

Help Wanted
Experience license real estate agent, call dreams of paradise real estate and development.
You can contact us at: (504) 445-4331 or (504) 445-4332or e-mail: Casacalico@aol.com ,ask for Jeff Kukene.

Many more ads in classifieds!

 

Hope for imminent approval of new forestry law

Alvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week

Forest
Andrea Gutierrez/Honduras This Week
This forest between Valle de Angeles and San Juancito has not been as affected by illegal logging as the forests in Olancho and La Mosquitia.

Honduras This Week National NewsAfter eight years of negotiations and lobbying, and two more years of preparations, it finally looks as if the proposal for a new Forestry Law will be discussed and approved by the National Congress. At least that is what the Executive Board of Congress has offered the Congress Forestry Commission and the sectors and non governmental organizations involved in the complex process.Full Article


Testimony about Honduran
mercenaries goes before the UN

James W. Bodden
Special to Honduras This Week

UN
Courtesy of the UNOG
A testimony about Honduran mercenaries was heard by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Honduras This Week National NewsA special session of the United Nation’s Human Rights Council in Geneva heard testimony by José Luis Gómez del Prado, Chairman-Rapporteur of the Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries, who outlined his team’s findings in Honduras. Full Article


Cancer center offering free care for those who can’t pay

Alex Jones
Honduras This Week

Gamma Camera
Alex Jones/Honduras This Week
This is one of only two gamma cameras in Honduras, both found at the Center for Cancer.

Honduras This Week National NewsThe Honduran Center for Cancer Emma Romero de Callejas was initiated in Tegucigalpa in 1991, as a response to the need for better treatment for cancer sufferers. Now they have several big projects, rare and good quality equipment, drugs certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and last year treated 749 patients. In the coming years they aim to grow into an institute for cancer and research with the ability to care and provide accommodation for long term patients, always with the patient as the priority and a promise of free care for anyone who cannot afford to pay.Full Article



Proyecto Pelicano begins in Puerto Cortes

Jesse W. Jamison
Special to Honduras This Week

Proyecto Pelicano
Jose Molina
Illegal house scheduled for removal from project site.

Honduras This Week National NewsThe City of Puerto Cortes has recently begun a major urban renewal project dubbed “Proyecto Pelicano”, by initiating construction of a new service road. The renewal project is taking place on 8 hectares (19.8 acres) in Barrio Porvenir, located at the mouth of Alvarado Lagoon, an eco-sensitive marsh land. The lagoon area is lined with mangroves, forming densely populated mini-habitats for crustaceans, fish and birds, and is considered eco-sensitive. Full Article



Dayana Martinez - a new kind of politician

Alvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week

Dayana Martinez
Alvaro Morales Molina/Honduras This Week
Dayana Martinez used media’s interest in her person to promote her candidature.

Honduras This Week National NewsThe modifications made to the Electoral Law, meant that the candidates running for Congress had their photos published and for the first time Hondurans could see the face of the person they were voting for.Full Article


week review

Honduras This Week National News

EDITORIAL

Editorial

A seed of change

The depredation of the forests with no economic benefits for the country motivated
the passing of a new law in 1974

Honduras This Week - Opinions and EditorialsHonduras is a mountainous country – 79 percent of the territory is covered by hills. The soil in the interior of the country is shallow, rocky and eroded – not apt for agriculture with exception of the valleys where cattle raising is common. Full Editorial


BUSINESS WEEK IN REVIEW

Honduran Business and Economics

Eco-adventures in Copan Ruinas

Hacienda Sol Naciente
Courtesy of Hacienda Sol Naciente
A visitor touring the coffee plantations of the Hacienda Sol Naciente.

Travel & Tourism in HondurasToday, the attractions of Copan Ruinas stretches far beyond its world famous ruins, and ecological tours in the surrounding landscape are becoming more and more popular among tourists chosing to stay on after visiting the archeological park.Full Article


Roatan

HAPPY EASTER FOLKS

Travel & Tourism in HondurasThe Holy Week has come and gone. The airports were full to capacity as was the yacht making a minimum of three round trips each day. A heavy influx of tourists from America, Europe, Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba - all coming to enjoy the beautiful beaches on Roatan. Everyone was calling everyone else to find beds for last minute arrivals. The hotels were over- booked again so plan ahead for 2008 and make those reservations now. By Don Pearly


Travel & Tourism in HondurasAs Honduras and its tourist destinations wind down now from the blow out frenzied Easter Week holiday travel period, the Ministry of Tourism had issued its preliminary pre holiday forecasts for the number of Hondurans and foreigners who will be traveling during the week.By Howard Rosenzweig


International Dance Day to be celebrated in Tegucigalpa



Honduran Culture
In Honduras, the Fundacion Danza Libre is organizing the Fiesta Internacional de la Danza, where dance schools, amateur groups, and national and international professional dancers perform contemporary dances, ballet, tap, and popular dances. International Dance Day celebrations will begin in Tegucigalpa on April 25th to the 28th.Full Article


.............................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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