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
Honduras Responds to US State Department Withholding Funds
Over the weekend, an article published by the Associated Press made its way around international press agencies: “US Withholds Funds to Honduran Police” Associated Press Report The U.S. government is withholding funds to Honduran law enforcement units directly supervised by their new national police chief until the U.S. can … Read More
Honduras Dive Shops Team up
In an effort to boost Honduras Diving and Tourism, the Dive Shops on Utila have all teamed up to put on an exciting week long Scuba Diving Festival the week of August 18th through the 25th of 2012. Although the Honduras Bay Islands have always been world renowned as one … Read More
Snow White and the Mayan Dwarfs: Travel from Denmark to Honduras
Travel to Honduras provides a tropical change upon your arrival from Denmark, as well as tanning weather during most of the year Experience jungles, wildlife, Mayan history, and the beautiful coastlines of Honduras. … Read More
Honduras Releases Accused Drug Kingpin Wanted by Interpol
In what could be compared to the service expected at a fast food chain, Honduras Supreme Court released from custody an accused Drug Kingpin from custody in less than 24 hours following his apprehension. The order came from the new Honduras Police Director, “Tigre” Bonilla, who has been fighting … Read More
Honduras Olympics 2012 Athletes
Honduras participation in the 2012 London Olympics is represented by 31 athletes. Here are their individual pictures and information about them. Stay tuned to us here on Honduras.com for special reports and to Honduras News.com for all of the up to date accomplishments. Honduras first sent a team to the … Read More
Utila Dive Festival – Utila, Honduras 2012
Utila is world renowned for its stunning reefs, diverse fish life, and the infamous whale shark. For years divers have flocked to this tiny island in search of sun, relaxation, and of course, diving. With 12 dive operators in a town of less than 5,000 residents, there is … Read More