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.
ROATAN CARIBBEAN ISLAND
THE PEARL OF THE WESTERN 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.
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ROATAN FUN FACTS
One of the best destinations in the Caribean by TripAdvisor Network
Department
Bay Islands
Capital
Coxen Hole
Municipality
Coxen Hole
Area
83Km2
Island Length
59km
Island Width
8km
From Coastline
154Km
3 Ethnic Groups
Native,Garifuna & Exparties
Population(2015)
44,657
Population Density
538/Km2
Highest Point
1.011 feet
Most important industry
Tourism
Second important industry
Fishing
Festivals
Fishing Tournament
Weather Average
26°C(79°F)
Mesoamerican Barrier Beef
The largest in the Caribbean
1 International Aiport
Juan Manuel Galvez
2 Cruise Ports
Mahogany & Roatan Village
2 Ferry Terrminal
Carl O. Mcnab & Utila
Currency
Euro/US Dollar/Lempira
Time Zone
-6 (UTC)
Airport IATA
RTB
Beaches
White Sands Beaches
Languages
English,Spanish
“Amazing trip; Great places, food, and awesome guides. We had an amazing trip. Big group, but easily accommodated by City Tour Co. The weather was perfect, and the tours were fun”
Sally Smith
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“Amazing trip; Great places, food, and awesome guides. We had an amazing trip. Big group, but easily accommodated by City Tour Co. The weather was perfect, and the tours were fun”
Doug Martin
Adventurer
“Amazing trip; Great places, food, and awesome guides. We had an amazing trip. Big group, but easily accommodated by City Tour Co. The weather was perfect, and the tours were fun”
Ali McBeth
Adventurer