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In this comprehensive guide to Roatan island, we’ll cover the popular parts of the island, some insight into the tourism industry and general economy here on the island, and also the history, culture, and climate of Roatan.
Home to the world’s second largest barrier reef, Roatan is a playground for scuba divers, beach lovers, and—of course—cruise ships, which call on this stunning little 40-mile-long island. But when you’re only visiting for the day, you need to be as strategic as possible.
The island of Roatán, one of Honduras's Bay Islands, attracts every type of traveler, from the luxury cruiser to the budget backpacker.
Roatan and the surrounding Bay Islands where contest grounds for battles between the British and the Spanish crowns. A mirage of buccaneers and pirates found refuge in Roatan natural and well-protected harbors.
Discover the best things to do in Roatán, Honduras. All the activities on the Island. What to do: nature, wildlife, adventure, culture, etc.
Roatán is a coral island. Situated atop an exposed ancient coral reef, it rises to about 270 m (890 ft) above sea level. The easternmost quarter of the island is separated by a 15-meter-wide channel through the mangrove forest. This section is called Helene, or Santa Elena in Spanish.
As the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, wedged in between the Utila and Guanaja Islands, Roatan is the ideal location for quiet mornings, jam-packed afternoons, and romantic evening strolls along the beachfronts.
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Long and thin (31 miles (50km) long, but only 1.2 miles (2km) to 2.5 miles (4km) wide), the island is (like neighboring Utila) a diving and snorkeling paradise – virtually its entire coastline is fringed by an astonishingly diverse coral reef teeming with tropical fish.
Here are 10 things Roatán is known for and why this island should be on every traveler’s radar. 1. World-Class Diving & Snorkeling. One of the main things Roatán is known for is its world-class diving and snorkeling. The island is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest reef system in the world, offering crystal-clear ...