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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

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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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Roatan Private Seller
Brand new Luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium, 3rd floor, Ocean view. all new S/S GE kitchen appliances.
Condo resides in resort community w/spa, fitness centre, saunas, 4 pools, a beautiful lagoon, and elevators.
Please view website: www.roatancondo.com/pineapple.htm
e-mail:itoihonduras@hotmail.com
Much cheaper than list price!

For Sale
Copan Ruinas, Property for Sale, apprx 2 acres, one of few large properties available within village boundaries, view of village and valley, mature trees, water, elect, telephone access, street access, located on road to Macaw Mtn Tropical Bird Park,  5 minutes to center of village
casacafe@hondutel.hn
casadecafe@mayanet.hn

Beautiful House for Sale
in the Best Town of Tegucigalpa

Located in Col. Lomas del Guijarro, excellent location. Six bedrooms, studio, living room dining room,  big kitchen, terrace, garage for four cars, one apartment with living room, kitchen, dining room, ceramic floors in the entire house, it has everything you want!!! Perfect for a bed and breakfast or any business. 
If you are interested contact me to: hontweekadmon@multidata.hn
andrea_gutierrez@hotmail.co
Phone(504) 232-2300.

Extraordinary!
Land acquisition opportunity on the island of Roatan. ±10 acre waterfront parcel in Port Royal, road access, excellent views, developer´s dream. Principals only, for more information please contact: Daniel "DOC" O´Connor . doconnor@pluribushn.com
u.s. toll free 1.888.417.2660
in honduras 504.236.9200
cell Honduras 504.9946.5220

For Sale
Beachfront lot in Tela, Caribbean Sea. 3438 mts.2 (37,013 sq.ft.). US$ 350,000.00.

9543 sq.ft. lots (886.60 mts.2) in Tela´s most exclusive private gated community. Recreational areas include beach club and lagoon. Public utilities available. Few remaining. US$48,625.00.

Tel.(504) 448-0342 / (504) 415-3105. E-mail: resort@hondshores.com

Restaurant/Bar For sale
For sale by not being able to attend. Located in Col. San Carlos, good location. Perfect for a lounge, wine bar or piano bar. Everything included. Price: $17,000 (negotiable).  If you are interested call: (504) 221-0684 or
989-27866. E-mail: matthieumarcellier@yahoo.fr

HOUSE IN CATACAMAS
Our benevolent organization is offering for sale a building near the   commercial district of Catacamas, Olancho, ½ block off the main  road  through the city. This property was originally designed and  used as a  medical clinic, and most recently as an orphanage. There  are 14 rooms  in the 7,680 sq foot structure, which includes two  kitchens, plus 5  bathrooms with showers. The property is walled and  amenities include 2  pilas, attached garage, and water well. All  city services are  available. The property has been appraised at  $102,416.25 US dollars.  Asking $81,000.00. Terms are negotiable.  Contact Les Johnson at 504-799-4579 office; Les@porlosninos.org; or  Terry Rikard at 662-324-8472 (US)

REAL ESTATE

Roatan Realty  
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. 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.
Asking Price- $2,250,000
e-mail: info@roatanrealty.com

Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort
For $10,000 down*
An investment that is os good….
You may never want to sell.
For as little as $205,000.00
They are not making any more beachfront property like this.
*(Realtors Please Call Infinity Office for Details)
For investment Information,
call (504) 403-9077/78/79,
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

Hotel Playa Bonita
Tela, Honduras

Small, comfortable, charming…
Visit our site: www.hotelplayabonitatela.com, or call to: (504)448-3450, (504) 9909 3766,
e-mail: aragonlopez@hotmail.com

For Rent in Valle de Angeles
Beautiful Residence For Rent located in Valle de Angeles, 2 story house, 4 bedrooms, hot water, satellite antenna available, close to Adventista Hospital. Price: $500.00 For more information call: Tegucigalpa: 225-3347, or 9852 -3045, Catacamas: 799 4429, USA (772) 692 5733. lmcmercadal@yahoo.com, Ask for Luz Moore.

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

For rent in Roatan
2 bedroom apartment (semi-furnished) located at Fort Saphery Hotel and Restaurant in West End-Roatan.  Complex is located on the beach and is available on April 15, 2007 for occupancy.  Price: $650.00 per month (water and light included) Call Olin at Phones: (504) 445-4213, 445-0256, for additional information.

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
resort@hondshores.com  http://www.hondshores.com

Apartment For Rent
Beautiful furnished apartment located in Col. Ruben Dario, well location.  2 bedrooms with bathroom in each, service room with bathroom included, dining room, living room kitchen electric gate and more. Price $700 (negotiable).  Contact us! Phones (504)236-8539, for English (504) 9998-2088. Price $700.00.

Leslie’s Place
BED & BREAKFAST INN + 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

Colonia Palmira, Distrito Hotelero, Frente a Plaza San Martín, Residencia 452
PBX: (504) 220-7494, 220-5325,  FAX (504) 220-7492
E -mail: services@dormir.com 
http//:www.dormir.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 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

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, Tegucigalpa
Phone:265-2037. 
Come and visit us!!

Cafes 
CultureCountry Cuisine
and ...
World Class Archeology
Copan Has It All
La Casa Cafe
http://www.casadecafecopan.com

Central America Spanish School
A school with unique teaching techniques!
Our programs:
*Intensive Spanish Language program in:
*La Ceiba*Utila Bay Island.
*Eco-Spanish, Biological and Scientific Program.
*In Cayos Cochinos marine protected area.
*Ecological Intensive Spanish Language Program.
*In the National Park Pico Bonito.
*Mayan and Beach Intensive Language Program.
*Available in La Ceiba, Utila and Copan Ruinas.
*Transfer Credit available from US Universities. Call (504) 440-1707,
e-mail: info@ca-spanish.com
www.ca-spanish.com

Utila-Roatan-Guanaja
Scuba Diving Classes
Start in Tegus and enjoy the Bay Islands!
Contact us:
(504) 239-8837/9985-7299
scubahonduras.net
scubahonduras@hotmail.com


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


OTHERS

ROATAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
An on-going fully licensed business open for a partnership or take-over completely. Don Pearly: (504) 9991-0281 dpearly@hotmail.com

Siberian Huskies for Sale
Blue eyed, two females and one male. Price: Lps. 5,000.00, Call (504) 9987-2616 from 9:00 am to 10 pm.

Sustainable Harvest International
Seeks candidates for the full-time position of Smaller World Trip Coordinator. This new staff person will manage the program and lead service trips in Central America. Applicants must have excellent cross-cultural communication skills and experience working in Latin America and with people from the United States.
Please visit www.sustainableharvest.org for more information.

What’s happening in the Honduran telecom sector?
Find out for yourself! Authoritative data and Telephony, Traffic, Internet, Mobile Service, chats and tables
www.telecomplant.wordpress.org


Sales person wanted
Professional salesperson wanted to represent new English radio station heard across The Bay Islands and Northern Honduras. Must have sales background and contacts with advertising agencies. Generous commissions. Your own schedule. Able to speak English a plus. Go to roatanbruce.com, call 9903-7228 or email roatanbruce@yahoo.com
for more information.

HELP WANTED:  
CONCIERGE/SALES AGENT for new home development at Pico Bonito Lodge, La Ceiba, Honduras. Must speak excellent English and have proven sales experience.  Salary + commission.  Please send resume to info@wildernessclubs.com and reference Honduras Week Job AD please.


Many more ads in classifieds!

 

Where is the Tornabé Festival

Solange Veron
Honduras This Week


Solange Veron /Honduras This Week
Musicians of Tornabé

Travel & Tourism in Honduras“Where exactly is Tornabé?” you might wonder, if you happen to hear about the “San Isidro” who is the patron saint of this garifuna town near Tela, a Fair “San Isidro fair” is celebrated in his honor every year. Even though it is not well known among foreigners it offers the excitement of an exciting experience within the garifuna community.Full Article


Credibility at Stake?

Nicole Kling
Honduras This Week


Nicole Glint/Honduras This Week
Emergency entrance/Hospital Escuela, Tegucigalpa

Honduras This Week National NewsHospital Escuela has recently been on strike, but apart from that, it is often portrayed as an institution in crisis. Does the Honduran news media provide a balanced picture of Hospital Escuela or does it simply constitute accessible scenery for blood, misery and injustice? Full Article


American Embassy establishes new procedure for visa

Álvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week


Arely Zelaya/American Embassy
Consul Ian Brownlee in press conference

Honduras This Week National NewsAfter May 24, American Embassy will begin to implement new procedure through a Call Center; the announcement was made on Wednesday, in a press conference given by the General Consul Ian Brownlee, according to the consular official this system is already being used successfully in more than 40 countries. Full Article


Honduras National Team ready to face the Gold Cup in USA

Heribaldo Laínez
Special for Honduras This Week


Archive/Honduras This Week
National Team practicing

Honduras This Week National NewsThe Soccer National Team is in a good condition and ready to face the next edition of the Gold Cup, which will be played in several cities in the United States, in the first round, the Honduran team, will play against Panama on July 8th, two days later with México, both matches are going to be played at the Giants Stadium in New Jersey. Full Article


Moralization of Communication

Pedro Grave de Peralta
Honduras This Week

Honduras This Week National NewsThe servility in journalism is day by day more obvious, in many news shows spots we see many journalists that use lies, calumny, vulgarity and above all abuse of the right of privacy that everyone has, taking it to never seen before levels. Full Article


The Black Eagle Spreads
his Wings and Fame

Continuation of Aviation Tales
Part III

Eduardo Lewis
Special for Honduras This Week


Captain Levister in a night club of Tegucigalpa

Honduras This Week National NewsAs I told you in one of our previous interviews, I was told that President Julio Lozano Diaz, (who was very kind to me by sponsoring me) called Joe Silverthorne, the owner of ANHSA Airways, and asked him to hire me. Full Article



Martin Healy
New Tech Diplomacy

Álvaro Morales Molina
Honduras This Week


Arely Zelaya/American Embassy
Martin Healy, Economic Counselor, American Embassy

Honduras This Week National NewsDiplomacy based in the 21st century, who would imagine that technology could reach the traditional and classical form of interstates relations, it is hard to believe that one of these days computers will solve international conflicts, maybe that is still far away, but Martin Healy Economic Counselor of The American embassy is an Expert in telecommunications and energy... Full Article


Honduras This Week National News

EDITORIAL


Journalism and Power

Honduras This Week - Opinions and EditorialsThe first Newspaper that we know of was the Daily Act that Julius Cesar which Julius Cesar sent to be posted in the Roman Forum in the first century before Christ. In the early middle ages in Venice they sold written sheets with commercial news at the price of a Gazzetta and that is where the name of many newspapers come from today. Full Editorial


BUSINESS WEEK IN REVIEW

Honduran Business and Economics

Major Foreign Investment Steers to Roatan

James W. Bodden
Honduras This Week


Honduras This Week
Roatan Port

Travel & Tourism in HondurasThe isle of Roatan is contained by an ocean of clear, refreshing waters, and the expansive abstract patterns of the Bay Islands coral reef. Tourists contemplate on smooth beaches sporting beaded collars ornamented with sharks teeth or a manta-rays stinger. Pretty girls enjoy cool drinks by the seaside, cruisers and cargo ships move slowly in the backdrop. Full Article


CONTINENTAL AIRLINES IN-FLIGHT MAGAZINE

Travel & Tourism in HondurasWe are famous. Every single passenger flying here and there with Continental will be reading luscious things about our Roatan. Michel Cox of Roatan Brokers fame did a great job glorifying our already special island. Mike said when he read it himself, it sounded so good he went out and bought more land. By Don Pearly


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Honduran Culture
MANGO FESTIVAL IN YUSCARAN
May 25 – 28 at Yuscarán. Enjoy this delicious fruit and its different ways of tasting. There will be musical groups presentation, games and Honduran food.
Full Calendar




 
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