HONDURAS

San Pedro Sula is in the center of the vast fertile Sula Valley, tropical lowlands with many banana growing plantations, 250 feet above sea level, and a few miles inland from the northern Caribbean coast.It is Honduras' major commercial and industrial center and one of Central America's fastest growing cities.There are a number of good restaurants and nightclubs in town, but not much else for tourists.

CLIMATE: Extremely hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 80` F to 100? F (27?c - 38?c).

HOW TO GET THERE: San Pedro Sula is served by La Mesa Airport (SAP) 11 mi./ 18 km east of the city.

PO Box 1060, San Pedro Sula.

Tel: 53-0900.

Fax: 573890.

Type: First class resort hotel & casino.

Location: In a suburban area 5 minutes from the center of town.

Clientele: Central American business men, and local Hondurans.

Casino Copanti: 10,000 sq.ft./ 909 sq.m.

Casino Games: 39 slots, 15 tables (8 blackjack (L5-400), 6 American roulette, 1 mini punto banco), 1 poker, bingo (9 nightly games).

Open: 8pm-4am.Minimum gaming age 18.Guns must be checked at the door.Serving bar with drinks & small meals.

Amenities: 200 rooms, 5 suites, Gourmet French Restaurant.Steak House, 24 hr.coffee shop, poolside snack bar, health club, sauna, pool, tennis.

Rates: US$70 - 175.

Description: An attractive hotel and casino property.

Affiliation: casino is owner / operator by an American Eddie Cellini.

The capital Tegucigalpa (population 800,000) stands in the hills of the central highlands at an altitude of 3,198 feet (975 meters) about 60 miles / 100 km from the Gulf of Fonseca and the Pacific Ocean.Tegucigalpa retains the flavor of a small colonial city with its narrow, winding streets and brightly colored houses clustered in barrios built into the hillsides.

CLIMATE: The annual mean temperature is about 74? F (23?c).Its altitude gives it a reliable temperate climate.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Honduras Tourist Bureau P.O.Box 154-C, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

HOW TO GET THERE: Tegucigalpa is served by Toncontin Airport (TGU) 3 miles / 5 km southeast of the city.There are direct flights from all Central American capitals.

Av.Republic de Chile, Colonia Palmira, Tegucigalpa.

Tel: (32) 3191.

Fax: (32) 7629.

Type: Moderate Deluxe Hotel & Casino.

Location: Within a few minutes drive of the city center.

Casino Clientele: Diplomats, Business Travelers, VIPs, and 80% Honduran.

Casino Royale: Small Attractive Casino.

Games: 60 slots, 10 tables (6 blackjack (L5 - 400), 4 American Roulette).

Open: 12noon-4am.Minimum gaming age 18.Serving bar with drinks & small meals.

Amenities: 200 rooms, suites, cabanas, apartments.cocktail lounges, poolside bar, cabana bar, restaurant coffee house, pool, health spa, sauna, shopping arcade, parking.

Rates: US$77 - 355.

Description: The Honduras Maya is an attractive hotel and casino property.

Affiliation: owner / operator American John Donohue.