Many resorts have kept 1998 prices to entice tourists back to the Bay Islands. Villages were hit harder, but thanks to relief efforts from the resorts and international community, the Bay Islands are welcoming visitors with open arms. The island of Guanaja was in the eye of the hurricane for 39 hours with winds snapping pine trees like twigs and 25-foot waves hammering Mangrove Bight. By December 1998, the island was turning green again and the people of Guanaja were cheerfully focused on the opportunities of rebuilding. Unbelievably, underwater, Mitch made only a few dents and almost none below twenty feet.
Diving is just as spectacular as ever.
The mainland of Honduras was devastated and the tourist infrastructure will take some time to recover. Being one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere the life expectancy for males is 64 and females 68 years. There is no need for converters as the electricity is a standard 110 volts. Passports ARE required with at least six months of validity remaining. Visa are given upon arrival to Honduras.