Honduras, The Best Kept Investment in the Caribbean

The small country of Honduras has endured over the centuries, finally finding a small though strong foot hold as the country is finally experiencing steady growth in their economy. This is due in part to their natural resources and a new found popularity in the tourist sector. With low property prices and beautiful vistas, a low cost of living and a temperate climate, Honduras is an up and coming investment and relocation choice for the smart investor expatriate and retiree.

Culture

The Honduran culture is a mixture of early British and indigenous ethnicity with a small African influence. These Spanish speaking people proudly refer to themselves as Indios and make up about 80% of the nation. Hondurans feel a strong affinity for the Latin American culture and consider themselves as part of a unified group despite the separation of the five countries once united as Central America. Today Honduras celebrates its Latin heritage in song dance and other cultural activities and events.

Currently there are seven recognized indigenous peoples that still populate Honduras today. The largest group call themselves Garifuna and they reside along the Caribbean coast and Bay Islands. Other indigenous groups are scattered throughout Honduras. The groups are small and local and often separate themselves from the outside world. These seven groups total only 7% of the Honduran population.

Folklore in Honduras is a special part of history for the country and the different tales and stories tell of early life in the region. Song and dance have special meaning in much of the folklore and effectively combine with these tales adding vibrancy and dimension to their folktales. Hondurans love their folklore and these stories are often depicted in celebrations and festivals and are an excellent way for foreigners to experience the Honduran culture.

Climate

Climate in Honduras varies more by region rather than season. The mountains are cooler while sea level is warmer. The average high temperature is around 90 degrees and the average low is just 68 degrees The Coast receives more rain and humidity is prevalent everywhere. The shores of the Caribbean offer relief from both the heat and the humidity with cool coastal breezes during the day while the nights are balmy and calm.

Two seasons, wet and dry dictate the amount of humidity and rainfall. The wet season usually spans May to November and receives the greatest amount of rain while December through April is drier and sees a larger population of tourists during this time.

Don’t venture out at night unless you are in a large group and don’t carry around large sums of cash and avoid expensive jewelry. These safety precautions are common and should be practiced no matter where you are.