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Weekly UpdatesBEST HOTEL
Real InterContinental. Opened in 1999, the Real InterContinental is one of the most modern hotels ill the Honduran capital. It's located southeast of downtown, in front of the Multiplaza Commercial Center and just five minutes from the financial district. Its 157 rooms have Internet access and the two Club Floors feature rooms especially equipped for business travelers. To keep in shape, there is a gym, and for relaxation you can get a massage. The Azulejos restaurant, in the hotel, is known throughout Tegucigalpa for its Mediterranean fare, and the hotel's Scenario Bar is the best place in the capital to hear live music. Avenida Roble S/N. Phone: [504] 251-2727. www.ictegucigalpa.gruporeal.com
BEST AGRICULTURE SCHOOL
Zamorano. Also known as the Pan American School of Agriculture, this private school, located 30 kilometers southeast of Tegucigalpa. has been educutating young professionals and future government ministers in agribusiness for more than 60 years. Classes are taught on a sprawling 6,500-hectare campus with six commercial-scale processing facilities. Valle de El Zalmorano, highway to Danli, 35 km. Phone: [504] 776-6140, www.zamorano.edu
BEST BUSINESS RESTAURANT
El Gachupin. Considered one of the best restaurants in the capital, El Gachupin features international dishes but its specialty is Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Some 80 selections grace the menu, including a large selection of seafood. A tropical indoor garden and works by local artists enhance the elegant, ambience, The wine list is extensive. Reservations recommended, Calle Interamericana de Seguros, behind Banco Ficensa. Phone: [5041 221-1590.
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
Explore Honduras/Turavia. An excellent reputation helped make this operator the Honduran representative of Turavia, the tour operator of Spain's Barcelo Group (of Barcelo hotel fame). You can arrange anything from tours of the city to excursions to Mayan ruins. The company has its own fleet of vehicles and also rents cars. Boulevard Morasan/ Edificio MedPast Cubiculo 206. Phone: [504] 236-9003. www.explorehonduras.com
BEST CAR RENTAL
Avis. You'll need a car if you want to explore outside of the capital, and Avis offers a wide variety of models. Toncontin International Airport, phone: [504] 233-9548 and downtown, phone: [504] 239-5712. www.avis.com
BEST BREAKFAST
Cafe du Monde. With a lush garden and a long list of coffees, this restaurant gets the day off to a good start. You can get a pastry or a large breakfast. It's also open for lunch. French Embassy, 3a Calle, Avenida Juan Lindo. Phone: [504] 236 6800/6432.
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