Miami Conquistador considers Miami the cultural and commercial center of a big neighborhood – Latin America and the Caribbean. In a periodic series, we will explore different sections of the neighborhood. We also welcome other submissions from fellow travelers within the region.
Miami is the transportation hub for much of Latin America – with over 1500 flights weekly from MIA. Indeed it is sometimes easier to connect through MIA when flying from one country to another – Honduras to Brazil for example.
In November ,2006 I went on a State of Florida Trade Mission with Enterprise Florida to San Pedro Sula , Honduras. We were there for two days to meet with potential buyers of US goods and local manufacturers of maquiladora products.
The small city is the commercial capital for Honduras . ( Government is in Tegucigalpa ) Even with many US franchises, it has a remote feel to it.
Workers are plentiful, hard working and economical. This furniture factory exports directly to the Design District.
On patrol against the Maras. The MS-13 gang has wreaked havoc in Central America and extends into the USA.
Beautiful, totally undeveloped Caribbean beaches are only 20 miles away by unpaved road.
Overall Honduras has a LOT of potential in both business and tourism. The security situation has improved on the mainland - ensuring safe delivery of goods. Jungles, muntains ,rivers and beaches provide opportunity for adventure and ecotourism. Already, the Bay Islands - off the coast - are bringing in lots of tourist revenue ( great diving and snorkeling).
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