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Nelson G

@NelsonG

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American looking for information about Honduras

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American

Lives in Washington DC

Speaks English and Spanish

Registration: 11 May 2014

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NelsonG replied to a thread
2 months ago
Samantha Bilicki

I'm looking for people who are knowledgeable of Honduras by Samantha Bilicki

Hello! My name is Samantha Bilicki and I am a student at Grand Valley State University in Michigan in the US. I am working on a social product innovation project regarding good health and well being in Honduras. I am researching, connecting with ...

Nelson G

ID be glad to help if i can. Living in honduras for over 3 years now. Have a pretty good grasp of the honduran People and its culture.. im fluent in spanish as well. Read More

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2 months ago
ransomryan111

How to gain residency in Honduras through marriage by ransomryan111

My wife and I currently live in the U.S. She is a natural-born Honduran citizen. We are considering moving to Honduras. What would I need to do to obtain residency there. I do not want to try to get a new visa every 90 days. I would want to have ...

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Maje sure any property/vehículos you buy is in your name only in the event things do not work out. Honduran law will screw you in a divorce. From my experience they will screw the gringo every time. Good luck!!! Read More

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2 years ago
larryjamesa

driving from the United States by larryjamesa

Have anyone ever drove from the United States to Honduras? Or does anyone have information regarding driving from America.

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Don't do it. It's way too dangerous and not worth the risk. United States tags on a vehicle is like a bullseye. Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
3 years ago
larryjamesa

building on the ocean in the Ceiba area by larryjamesa

I'm seeking advice and recommendations on building on the ocean front close to Ceiba please! Also, considering my Spanish is not good.

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Great advice! Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
3 years ago
ernest terrell

Moving with household goods and vehicle by ernest terrell

I have heard different stories? I am retired and own property in Roatan. I am building a house there. I have been told that I can bring in one container of household items and one vehicle (just once ) duty free. Can anyone verify that for me ...

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Ricardo (858) 877 9577 Ship Overseas Sales Team This is the company I used to ship vehicle to Puerto Cortés Honduras. Taxes, Tags, etc. Was handled by another company. Total cost was about 5k Read More

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3 years ago
NelsonG

Recommendations on shipping pitbull to Honduras by NelsonG

I would like to send my 3 year old pitbull to Honduras and found out that none of the Airlines will ship a pitbull to Honduras. I contacted a few pet transport companies only to find that they charge thousands of dollars. Any advice from my ...

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I'll check and see if he is willing to transport another dog. We had to beg and plead and he finally gave in. Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
3 years ago
ernest terrell

Moving with household goods and vehicle by ernest terrell

I have heard different stories? I am retired and own property in Roatan. I am building a house there. I have been told that I can bring in one container of household items and one vehicle (just once ) duty free. Can anyone verify that for me ...

Nelson G

I just shipped my 2014 Toyota Tacoma from Baltimore to Puerto Cortés total cost ....shipping, taxes, paperwork and tags a little over 5000 US and they brought my truck to Tegucigalpa where I was located. Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
3 years ago
KirkinUtila

Driving from Canada to La Cieba Honduras by KirkinUtila

Hello Everyone, We are looking at our options as we are moving to our new home in Utila Honduras and we have a dog, cat and a 11 year old daughter as coming with us. Our dog is 6 years old and has some anxiety and emotional issues and we are very ...

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This sounds like a plot to a movie. Don't do it! Lots of bad things are happening at the US Mexican border. You will probably get shaken down by the Mexican police for money. If the cartels get a hold of you, you might get held hostage for ... Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
3 years ago
gikate

Dog by gikate

Does anyone know what the regulations/requirements are for bringing my dog permanently into Honduras?

Nelson G

I just brought my pitbull into Honduras from the USA. I made sure she was current on all her shots and I had all the paperwork to prove it. At the border crossing I paid 15 dollars and that was it. I did have a truck driver bring her down from ... Read More

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3 years ago
NelsonG

Recommendations on shipping pitbull to Honduras by NelsonG

I would like to send my 3 year old pitbull to Honduras and found out that none of the Airlines will ship a pitbull to Honduras. I contacted a few pet transport companies only to find that they charge thousands of dollars. Any advice from my ...

Nelson G

Found a trucker who travels from Virginia to Honduras once a month. He was kind enough to bring my dog down to Honduras. Everything worked out fine. Read More

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NelsonG created a thread
3 years ago

Recommendations on shipping pitbull to Honduras

I would like to send my 3 year old pitbull to Honduras and found out that none of the Airlines will ship a pitbull to Honduras. I contacted a few pet transport companies only to find that they charge thousands of dollars. Any advice from my ... Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
3 years ago
hugoaldana41

BUILDING IN ROATAN by hugoaldana41

Hello friends! I recently purchased a building lot in Roatan and I am planning to move in April of 2021. I met a couple of local builders who are building large and beautiful homes. They told me they would charge $90 and $100 per SF. However, a ...

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In Theory your logic makes sense. Here's the reality. The maestro de obras bread and butter accounts are worth the construction managers. They might build a couple of houses a year for the construction manager. Your a one and done account. ... Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
4 years ago
Julien

New members of the Honduras forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Honduras forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

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Welcome, I'll be moving to Homduras in a few months. I ended up buying waterfront property on an island off the Pacific coast of Honduras. Looking forward to retirement! Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
4 years ago
ClauN

Want to meet people to travel & outdoor activities by ClauN

Hi everybody I am Claudia, living in Tegus due to my work. I am happy living here, the country has a lot to see and I want to meet new people and future friends to share experiences and activities in Honduras Claudia

Nelson G

Latino Gringo? What does that mean? Read More

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NelsonG replied to a thread
4 years ago
Wyo4x4

New to Expat.com Looking to retire to la Esperanza by Wyo4x4

Hello. I'd like to connect to someone living in mainland Honduras to get a feeling for how safe general life is there. My wife is from Honduras but she is fearful for my safety as a gringo. I've spent a couple months in Honduras over the ...

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I'll be moving to isla del tigre early 2021. It's an island in the southern part of Honduras Fell in live with the place on my very first visit. My wife is from Honduras and I'm born and raised in the USA. Read More