I've been to Honduras back in 2007. I too was looking at LaCeiba because of the beachfront property and cheap prices. What I saw was barbed wire and broken glass at the top of walls and on balconies. Poor, rundown homes and a lot of poverty. There was also a lot of traffic in LaCeiba town. The beach was fairly nice, but I was worried about the crime. Those that have money need to watch out for those that do not.

While the prices are cheap, to me it's not worth having to look over my shoulder every time I leave the house. Don't even think about venturing out to San Pedro Sula by yourself.

I favor Roatan and Utila, but even they have their share of issues. Roatan is nice, but expensive now. And they also have an increase in crime. Utila, while still considered a backpackers island, is nice. But, that there is still the issue of island life that makes it difficult.

Best of luck in your travels.

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We are moving and building to Utila next year. We bought property there 8 years ago and love the laid back island style life there. we have only past through laceiba and do not know much about living there, except you must know spanish on the mainland. good luck in your venture.

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Elena,

Starting off in La Ceiba is a great idea with it's close proximity to the islands.

PM me when you will be arriving. I can show you around here

Cheers
Chris Barrett
LCBC

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