Best Places to Retire

Thankfully, a retirement in Honduras does not mean being far from family in America. Honduras is only two hours from the United States by air, and four Honduran international airports make it easy to schedule travel. The country boasts a modern, efficient highway system and contains a stretch of the Pan American Highway, which makes travel within the country by private car or on express buses very simple. Deep water ports on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans make the movement of goods expedient and inexpensive. A 20-foot container can be brought in from an overpriced retirement destination in Florida to your new retirement paradise in Honduras for a mere $1,200!

The two major cities in Honduras, Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, are proud of their excellent medical facilities, equipped with the latest technology in health care, and staffed by physicians, most of whom were trained in the U.S. So if health care is a major concern as you look towards retirement, then rest assured that there is quality health care widely available in Honduras.

Several stable banking institutions with decades of experience and connections to banks in the U.S. are available, and money can be wired in or out of your accounts here in less than a day. Property in Honduras can be owned by foreign individuals with identical rights of ownership as Honduran Nationals. Communications within the country are excellent, with landline, cell, satellite and VoIP phones available, as well as satellite, DSL, and Dial-up Internet services. The government is committed to growth in these areas, and the infrastructure is improving almost daily.

Despite the ongoing improvements to Honduras' infrastructure, you won't see too many high-rises if you decide to retire in Honduras. The government has laws in place to preserve the environment. This ensures that your views will never be blocked by a high rise condominium. The oceans and rainforests will remain as pristine as ever. Massive and large scale developments will not be permitted. Honduras will always be a safe and clean place to live and enjoy your retirement.

There is so much to do, and so much time in which to do it here so retirement in Honduras is perfect for those interested in maintaining a fairly active lifestyle. If you are inclined toward adventure travel, opportunities for white water rafting, canopy zip-line touring, hiking, fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling abound. Or if you are on more of a meditative bent for your retirement, Honduras' beaches, waterfalls, lakes, and cloud forests provide beautiful settings for spas and retreats. And time on your hands to enjoy all this? Anyone can enjoy maid service in Honduras, so don't think you will spend your retirement in Honduras cooking and cleaning. The average daily pay for a maid is $8.

You can enjoy it all when you retire to Honduras -- art the symphony, living cultures, and above all the sense that you belong and are safe here. Honduras, as a true multi-cultural nation, sets a standard for harmony that other countries must aspire to. It all goes back to those simple courtesies of which I spoke earlier. They still exist here. Welcome to the neighborhood. Welcome to the perfect retirement destination.