Utila’s First Annual Dive Festival started off with a better than expected turnout. The opening ceremony on Saturday evening, with live music and live internet steaming, was host to over a hundred participants. Dive shop staff were busy signing up clients for classes, fun dives, and festival events. … Read More
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Roatan’s Best Dive Sites
Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, is a well known divers paradise. With over 150 named dive sites, and several more un-named, there is no lack of reef to explore. Although you could spend weeks diving a new area each day, some sites are returned to time … Read More
How to Send Free Text Messages
While you are away from your family and friends you can send free text messages to your family, friends and loved ones in Honduras Free from your computer, smart phone or tablet PC. Tigo, Claro and Digicel the top cell phone providers in Honduras offer free internet web pages that … Read More
Honduras Atlantic coast shaken by 4.3 Earthquake
On Friday night August 17th at 8:50 PM a 4.3 (Richter scale) earthquake was reported by COPECO the emergency response team in Honduras. The earthquake was centered 278 kilometers east of Tela on the Atlantic coast and was felt by residents throughout the entire Atlantic coast from the eastern border … Read More
Honduras Emergency Telephone Numbers
Emergency Telephone Numbers in Honduras How to dial Emergency phone numbers in Honduras from a Cell phone in Honduras? You must add a * to the 3 digit numbers below. COPECO (Emergency Response) 2234-5944, 2234-6981,2 234-6369, 2234-6571 POLICIA (Police) Information: 199 / Emergencia: 2237-1400 CRUZ ROJA (Red Cross) Tegucigalpa: … Read More
Honduras Baseball World Championship 2012
The World Baseball Classic was created in order to further promote the game and Major League Baseball around the globe. The tournament was announced in May 2005 by Major League Baseball and their Players Association (MLBPA). Starting in 2013 , the World Baseball Classic will award the winners … Read More
Honduras Congress refuses to accept the Presidents proposed 11% pay cut
Honduran Congressmen wages are above $3,600 US Dollars a month, when including net salary, allowances and expenses, they however refused to accept the 11% reduction ordered by the Executive Branch of government which was to be applied to all government employees who earn more than $2,600 a month. Honduras Congress … Read More
Scuba Diving Certification
What do PADI, SSI, NAUI mean? In order to become a Certified Scuba Diver in Honduras, you must be taught by an instructor who is licensed by a recognized Scuba Certification Agency in order to obtain a C-card (certification card). Currently, there is no single regulatory agency that oversees … Read More
Honduras vs Boca Juniors 2012
Update: Honduras defeated Boca Juniors by a score of 2 – 0. The teams “star” line up was as follows: HONDURAS: Noel Valladares, Víctor Bernárdez, Osman Chávez, Mauricio Sabillón, Maynor Figueroa, Wilson Palacios, Edder Delgado, Boniek García, Mario Martínez, Jerry Bengtson y Georgie Welcome. BOCA JUNIORS: D’Angelo, Aguirre, Cellay, Burdisso, … Read More
Cayos Cochinos you can’t beat this untouched Coral Reef and snorkeling paradise!
Cayos Cochinos is actually comprised of many tiny coral islands, but when people speak of “Cayos” they are usually referring to one, or both, of the two larger islands called Cayos Grande and Cayos Pequeño (or mayor and menor). The islands of Cayos Cochinos have been declared a biological marine … Read More