Common Questions about Honduras Shores Plantation, Tela

Where is Honduras Located?
Honduras is located in Central America. The country covers 112,482 square km. It has 3 borders, to the west with Guatemala, the southwest with El Salvador and the southeast with Nicaragua.

Where is Tela Located?
Tela is located on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras 90 km northeast of San Pedro Sula. An excellent paved highway connects Tela to San Pedro Sula and further on to La Ceiba 100 km east.

What languages are spoken in Honduras?
Spanish is the official language of Honduras. English is spoken in most tourist areas.

Do I require a visa to enter Honduras?
To enter Honduras you require a valid passport. Citizens of most western countries can stay 30 days in Honduras without a visa. Extensions are possible to a total stay of 180 days. We recommend you check with your travel agent or with your closest Honduran Embassy for up to date information.

What currency is used in Honduras?
The Lempira is the official currency of Honduras along with the US$. Major credit cards are widely accepted and are accepted at Honduras Shores Plantation.

How do I get to Honduras, Tela and Honduras Shores Plantation?
Numerous International Airlines and local carriers fly to San Pedro Sula on a daily basis. From the San Pedro Sula International airport Tela is only 75 minutes (90 km) away by road. From La Ceiba to Tela by road is 1-½ hours (100 km).

Rental Cars can be organized in San Pedro Sula or La Ceiba. Bus services also run from these towns to Tela.

Once in Tela Honduras Shores Plantation is only a 15 minutes (6 km) drive west just past the village of San Juan. See the map below for more information.

What is there to see and do in Tela?
Tela is well known for it's white sandy beaches, its coastal Garifuna culture and communities, the natural reserves of Punta Sal, Punto Izopo and Lancetilla Botanical Gardens. You can swim, snorkel, explore, hike, bird watch, horse ride or just experience what the above areas have to offer. Tela also has a relaxed atmosphere and charm a variety of restaurants and bars. Additionally a 9-hole golf course is located just outside of town.

Tela is also centrally located which allows you to visit the nearby attractions of La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula and Lake Yojoa on day trips. Further overnight trips can be taken to the world famous Mayan Ruins of Copan or the Bay Islands of Roatan, Utila and Guanaja.

Can a foreigner purchase or invest at Honduras Shores Plantation?
Yes, it is possible for foreigners to purchase land and houses at Honduras Shores Plantation.

What additional services does Honduras Shore Plantation offer to residents or investors?
Honduras Shores Plantation offers residents or investors, home, garden and
pool maintenance, 24 hour security, financing and rental management of
homes.

Is it possible to rent long term at Honduras Shores Plantation, if so are special prices offered?
Yes, it is possible to rent long term we have monthly rates for our casitas and houses this makes Honduras Shores a great place for a few weeks or months, Caribbean Vacation in the sun.

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