Faqs
- Where is Honduras?
- Why Honduras?
- Do I require a visa to enter Honduras?
- Is Honduras politically stable?
- What is the status of the Honduran real estate market?
- Can foreigners own property in Honduras?
- What is Honduran health care like?
- Is Honduras safe?
- How does the cost of living compare with Canada?
- Does Honduras have a reliable banking system?
- What is the population of Honduras?
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- How far are the closest airports from Trujillo?
- What is Fractional Ownership?
- What does my Fractional Villa include?
- Is the property titled?
- Is Financing available through the Developer?
- Is the development gated with security?
- Will I have access to essential facilities on my property?
- Can I build a home on my property?
- What about scuba diving?
- How is the fishing near the site?
- What about ecotourism?
- Will I recognize amenities from home?
- Where can I stay if I want to visit the development site?
- Where is Honduras?
- Honduras is located in Central America, only a few hours away via direct flight from major North American cities. The country covers 112,482 square km, bordering west with Guatemala, southwest with El Salvador and southeast with Nicaragua. back to top
- Why Honduras?
- Honduras is truly an undiscovered paradise. Renowned for its natural beauty, rainforests, historical treasures, stunning beaches, warm people and attractive lifestyle, Honduras is bound to be the next “hot destination”back to top
- Do I require a visa to enter Honduras?
- To enter Honduras from Canada you simply require a valid passport. Citizens of most western countries are allowed a 90-day stay in Honduras, with extensions possible for a total stay of 180 days per year. We recommend you check with your travel agent or closest Consulate of Honduras. back to top
- Is Honduras politically stable?
- For 30 years, Honduras has had a stable democratic government that is committed to private enterprise. The President is elected for a single term as the head of state and the head of government. The US-style legal system with a Supreme Court at its apex works with the current President to promote and support foreign investment and tourism.back to top
- What is the status of the Honduran real estate market?
- The economy’s expansion is in large part due to growth in select sectors such as tourism and exports. While Roatan, has shown impressive continued growth and demand in the real estate market, Trujillo is still largely untouched, thereby making the prices much more affordable. Buyers can purchase highly desirable property in Honduras for less than one half what they might pay for comparable property in North America. Buying property is safe and easy because Canadians enjoy the same property rights as Hondurans. back to top
- Can foreigners own property in Honduras?
- Yes. So long as the property is located in a declared Tourism Zone foreigners can own beach and riverside property. All our Developments are located in this type of zone. back to top
- Why are so many Canadians, Americans and Europeans buying property in Honduras?
- Nowadays, people are looking to find a place where their money can go and grow. Honduras is accessible from most major North American cities and also offers a low cost of living (one can live comfortably for about $2,000 per month), a modernized health care system (many US trained doctors), a strong sense of security and a stable democratic government. It tops the list for places to both invest and live. back to top
- What is Honduran health care like?
- Adequate health care facilities are provided in over 25 hospitals and clinics. If necessary, specialized US care in Miami, New Orleans or Houston, is only 2 hours flight time away. Dental clinics with up to date equipment are numerous. Many Honduran physicians and dentists are US or European trained . back to top
- Is Honduras safe?
- Yes. Like many developing countries, Honduras is home to poverty and richness, and often the division is obvious. However, Hondurans are very warm and welcome tourists and foreign residents.back to top
- How does the cost of living compare with Canada?
- Basic Cellular Phone service - $8.00 per month; An excellent steak dinner – Under $12.00 in Trujillo; Taxi ride anywhere in Trujillo - $1.00.See Practical Trujillo.
back to top - Does Honduras have a reliable banking system?
- The Honduran currency is the Lempira (approximately 19 LPS = 1 USD* subject to change check with local for exact rates). There are about 20 private banks in Honduras, including two foreign ones: Citibank, whose local subsidiary is the Banco de Honduras, and Lloyds Bank and International banks such as HSBC.
back to top - What is the population of Honduras?
- Honduras has a population of over six million. The country’s young and industrious work force, composed of 2.8 million men and women, are available at competitive wages. With more bilingual (Spanish and English) schools than any other country in the region, Honduras is in the perfect position to offer a ready supply of articulate bilingual employees. back to top
- What is the climate like, and when is the best time to visit?
- Honduras is hot and humid almost year-round. Temperatures vary by altitude rather than season. The average high temperature nationwide is 32°C (90°F) and the average low is 20°C (68°F). Temperatures are coolest in mountain areas, but Trujillo has a year-round daytime high averaging 28° C throughout the year. Honduras’ high season for tourism runs from late November to late April, which coincides almost perfectly with the chill of winter in the U.S., Canada and Europe. back to top
- Where is Trujillo?
- Trujillo lies on the ‘north’ coast of Honduras, at the foot of Mounts Capira and Calentura on a small bluff overlooking one of the largest and deepest bays in Central America. Home to a multi-cultural population of approximately 30,000 people, it is steeped in Spanish colonial history .back to top
- How far are the closest airports from Trujillo?
- Honduras is the only country in the region with four international airports, Tegucigalpa (145.5 miles), La Ceiba (46 miles), San Pedro Sula (140 miles) and Roatan (46 miles). You can drive (except from Roatan Island), take a quick flight from any of these cities into Trujillo, or enjoy a relaxing ferry ride from Roatan to La Ceiba and then drive. This is the edited faqs. See the website for the original. back to top
- What is Fractional Ownership?
- Fractional Ownership is owning a portion of a real estate property, combing the convening and comfort of owning your own home without the stress of bearing the costs alone. back to top
- What does my Fractional Villa include?
- Your Villa is a 1600 sq. ft. fully furnished 3 bedroom home with
3 + 1 ensuite bathrooms
5 decks with a BBQ, patio furniture
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD tv, DVD, Washer, Dryer, etc. back to top - Is the property titled?
- Yes, according to Honduran law, once you have paid in full, and provided us with your completed Document Package, your Purchase Agreement is your Preliminary Title. Your legal representative will complete your title documents and register it with the central titles office. Your title documents will be held in trust for your with the lawyer. You can view the title registration anytime online at www.sinap.hn. Contact info@lifevisionproperties.com for more details. (sent to you directly once it is received by our office.) back to top
- Is Financing available through the Developer?
- Absolutely. Developer financing programs are available whether you purchase a private residential lot (up to 75%) or fractional ownership (up to 50%). Contact info@lifevisionproperties.com for more details. back to top
- Is the development gated with security?
- Yes. The land is toured daily by security guards. The site is currently in pre-development which means the infrastructure is currently being installed. Once construction is complete, the community will be gated and patrolled by a team of security officers, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. back to top
- Will I have access to essential facilities on my property?
- Your lot comes installed with roads system throughout the development and water and electrical systems. The property will be ready for you to build your dream home! back to top
- Can I build a home on my property?
- Yes. Each lot can have a single family dwelling built on the property. You can choose from an assortment of pre-existing plans or custom build your own home. Contact Cathy McLarney (cathy@jaguarcon.com) at Jaguar Construction for more information on the costs and timeframes.back to top
- What about scuba diving?
- Trujillo is beautifully situated just across the bay from the island of Roatan which is firmly established as a first class scuba diving vacation destination. Home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, this allows you to choose from wreck diving, scuba lessons and certification, recreational day or night diving and unequalled snorkelling . back to top
- How is the fishing near the site?
- Trujillo is the ideal place for sport fishing, boasting waters teeming with many species. There is no fishing license requirement for shore line or deep sea fishing. back to top
- What about ecotourism?
- Honduras is fasts becoming one of the world’s great ecotourism destinations. Sparsely populated, much of Honduras is home to fantastic biodiversity. Honduras has the region’s most extensive tracts of cloud forest and the largest remaining area of primary forest. In fact, the government is laying the groundwork for what will certainly become one of Central America’s great national park systems . back to top
- Will I recognize amenities from home?
- Shopping malls and supermarkets are conveniently located, with ample parking space. They carry products similar to those sold in Canada. A wide selection of restaurants offers continental as well as local cuisine. back to top
- Where can I stay if I want to visit the development site?
- Located only 4 km from Trujillo on the road to Santa Fe, Campamento Hotel is a family owned resort that offers an idyllic beach setting, strategically located close to our developments. back to top
