The beautiful mountainous landscape, which is complemented by many years of hard work, will make the tourist or the resident feel right at home. Foreigners spend their time hiking in the great mountain peaks, fishing, water sports, and exploring ancient Mayan ruins. Museums, galleries and craft centers also offer many cultural and historical entertainment. Modern shopping centers, movie theaters, clubs, restaurants, malls, and supermarkets are plentiful in Honduras. Many are similar to those found in the U.S. and Europe.
Many foreigners live throughout Honduras and in The Bay Islands .
Tegucigalpa, the Capital, is very busy and noisy divided by the Choluteca River. The city center and affluent business district occupies the east side of the river while the lower income district of Comayaguela is located on the west side. In the outlying coastal towns, the cost of living is less real estate can be found at a real bargain. The bay town of Trujillo offers many real estate bargains.