Roatan Tourist Information
The Bay Islands of Honduras offer a very different world from that of mainland Honduras. The Islands history, which includes many disputes between the Spaniards and the British during colonial times, with the British actually controlling the islands most of time, have given the islands a unique heritage. There are several islands within the department, with three larger ones being the most popular with tourists: Utila, Roatan and Guanaja. English is so widely spoken in the Islands, that some people don't even speak Spanish, despite the fact that this is the official language of Honduras!
Getting to the islands is an easy task these days: Isleņa Airlines, Sosa Airlines and Rollins Air all have service to all three major islands on a regular basis, in addition, Utila and Roatan have ferry service provided on the M.V. Galaxy. For schedules you can check our section in the transportation section at the front of this guide.
Of the three islands, the largest, and most developed for tourism is Roatan. Roatan is a long island, measuring almost 40 miles in length and with a total landmass of 49 Square miles. The island has a mountainous backbone and is totally surrounded by coral reefs, offering superb diving as well as excellent fishing.
Of the islands, the largest and most developed is Roatan. It is very easy to get to Roatan. The ferry, M.V. Galaxy, departs from the Muelle de Cabotaje in La Ceiba has daily service to the Island from La Ceiba. The trip, which takes less than two hours is comfortable, with air/conditioning, video movies and snack service all being part of the trip. Another alternative is the air service. There are several airlines doing service to Roatan from La Ceiba, and with connections to the rest of the country. Islena Airlines, Sosa Airlines and Rollins Air all serve Roatan. In addition, TACA International Airlines offers direct non stop jet service to Roatan from Miami, Houston and New Orleans. Roatan has a paved road that connects the most important communities of the Island. Starting from the Western End of the Island, at the community of West End, the roads leads through the communities of Sandy Bay, Coxen Hole, Brick Bay, Mount Pleasant, French Harbour and Oakridge - Punta Gorda. From here, the road becomes a dirt road and continues east for a distance, to the area of Paya Bay, Camp Bay, Port Royal, and other communities. Roatan offers outstanding real estate investment opportunities. There are several world-class developments under way that can be a convenenient way of purchasing a piece of paradise. Parrot Tree Plantation is probably the most impressive, however, others such as Palmetto Bay Club and Mayan Princess are also outstanding developments.
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