Editing Gentrification (section)

=== Honduras ===
Generally in Honduras the phenomenon of gentrification had not been so widespread because it had been a nation with a less developed economy than other countries in the Latin American region, however this phenomenon has begun to grow exponentially in the last decade.  The main areas where the increase has been seen are the urban centers of its two most important cities, [[Tegucigalpa]] and [[San Pedro Sula]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-21 |title=La expulsión "cool" de los pobres del centro de Tegucigalpa |url=https://contracorriente.red/2018/06/20/la-expulsion-cool-de-los-pobres-del-centro-de-tegucigalpa/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |language=es-ES}}</ref> In the last years Honduras has become an emerging destination for digital nomads, these travelers are often attracted by the tropical climate, natural beauty, low cost of living compared to their home countries, and the ability to work remotely from attractive locations.

Some of the places that have suffered this phenomenon are the [[Bay Islands Department|Bay islands]], [[Valle de Ángeles|Valle de Angeles]], Santa Lucia, and [[Copán Ruinas|Copan Ruinas]]. The main reasons for this phenomenon in Honduras are real estate companies, foreign investors, real estate agencies, [[expatriate]]s, and retirees. The case of the Bay Islands has been special due to the purchase of land mainly by high-income residents, hotel companies, and foreigners. Making the cost of housing for islanders more expensive and the cost of living has increased extensively, several fishing communities have denounced the increase in the cost of living in historically inhabited communities inhabited by them for generations. This phenomenon has even been seen in how more foreign currencies are used in the area, such as the [[dollar]], which is the most used on the islands.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CRUCE |first=REDACCIÓN DE |date=2024-05-12 |title=La gentrificación en las principales zonas turísticas de México y Honduras como una problemática socioeconómica |url=https://cruce.iteso.mx/la-gentrificacion-en-las-principales-zonas-turisticas-de-mexico-y-honduras-como-una-problematica-socioeconomica/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=CRUCE |language=es}}</ref>

As for the urban centers of the country, Teguciglapa has seen the rehabilitation of old wealthy buildings in the historic center for the so-called Digital Nomads. The construction of nerw [[condominium]]s has also accelerated this phenomenon in the city as they are centers with an expensive level of rental. As for San Pedro Sula, this phenomenon is seen more in the Los Andes neighborhood has been accommodated for this kind of travelers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ALG |date=2016-09-08 |title=EL CENTRO HISTÓRICO DE TEGUCIGALPA, ENTRE LA GENTRIFICACIÓN Y LA DESIDIA |url=https://www.elpulso.hn/2016/09/08/el-centro-historico-de-tegucigalpa-entre-la-gentrificacion-y-la-desidia/ |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=El Pulso |language=es}}</ref>