The Pearl of the Eastern Caribbean

The Roatan Island is situated on the Caribbean Sea, between the islandsof Utila and Guanaja, and is the largest and most important of them all. Located about 30-40 miles away from the mainland of Honduras, Roatan Island is ideal for a satisfying stay on this delightful island stunning beaches and nature preserves. Roatan Island is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world, (after Australia's Great Barrier Reef). The word “ROATÁN” is derived from a Mexican tongue meaning “ISLAND OF WOMEN”. It has a wide diversity of cultural and natural wonders, surrounded with attractive and luxurious resorts, affluent in its fowl abundance and a wealthy underwater life. Had we mentioned yet the crystal turquoise waters and the white sand beaches with coconut trees?

If you are thinking about your next vacation, Roatan Island is the perfect destination for an invaluable and remarkable break; its ideal for practicing a variety of land and water activities that goes from bike rides, local shopping, dolphin watching, kayaking, diving, Mangrove tours, eco-adventures.

A place where both English and Spanish are spoken, the Island habitants are some of the friendliest people in the world and will make you feel at home. For this and much more, Roatán Island has become a significant cruise ship, scuba diving and eco-tourism destination in Honduras.

The islanders are very generous and industrious, always willing to welcome all guest that might visit them. Roatan Island offers many opportunities to investors as well as to those who wish to build their residences and so that the foreigners may make the island a retreat for the retired. Roatan is in itself, a place where both English and Spanish are spoken along with possessing particular beauty which constitutes a valuable contribution to the nonmanufacturing industry.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN ROATAN, HONDURAS

Search for the best deals in All Inclusives resorts, condos, hotels, hostels, private vacation rentals, located in West End, West Bay, East side of Roatan or other specific areas of this tropical island. We also offers specials rates base on seasons and also discounts for corporates groups, friends and families. We are working with all the resorts, hotels, hostels of Roatan in order to provide a wide range of choices and guarantee your best vacations in the Western Caribbean.

Roatan island is a popular destination in the Caribbean, perfect for a honeymoon vacation, island hopping trips between islands, interaction with nature and wild life and of course spending the best holidays in the Caribbean with your family or friends. Some of the benefits of staying in Roatan are the water visibility and perfect temperature for water activities, the natural resources, new tourist centers, sunsets and sunrises, the eastern area of the island, with unique mangrove tunnels or the mangrove channel near the St. Helene village, speedboat private charters to Cayos Cochinos, Utila, Pigeon Cay or Guanaja island. You will find hotels or private rentals all over the island, but we can also help you with a special request.

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Roatan Fun Facts
Currently in 15th position of the TripAdvisor Travelers' Awards

Department

Bay Islands

Capital

Coxen Hole

Municipality

Roatan

Location

16°23′N 86°24′W

Area

83Km2

Island Lenght

59Km

Island Width

8Km

From Coastline

154Km

3 Ethnic Groups

Native, Garifuna & Expatriates

Population (2015)

44,657

Population Density

538 /Km

Highest Point

1,011 Feet

Most important industry

Tourism

Second important industry

Fishing

Festivals

Fishing Tournament

Weather Average

26°C (79°F)

Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

The largest in the Caribbean

1 International Airport

Juan Manuel Galvez

2 Cruise Ports

Mahogany & Roatan Village

2 Ferry Terminal

Carl O. McNab & Utila Dream

Currency

Euro/US Dollar/Lempira

Time Zone

-6 (UTC)

Airport IATA

RTB

Beaches

White Sand Beaches

Languages

English/Spanish