Many friends or tourists who want to visit and know Roatan, Honduras ask us if it is safe to travel? Our answer is YES. In general, Roatan is a safe island, however, theft can be an issue, as it is in many tourist areas. Certain parts of the island should be avoided, however, as they are […]
The Cayos Cochinos or Hog Islands consist of two small islands (Cayo Menor and Cayo Grande) and 13 more small coral cays situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of La Ceiba on the northern shores of Honduras. Although geographically separate, they belong to the Bay Islands department and are part of Roatán municipality. The population […]
The amazing Caribbean island of Roatan in Honduras offers some of the world’s best SCUBA diving. The island is surrounded by the world’s second largest coral reef, just a few meters of the shore. This is one of the island big advantage versus other islands in the Caribbean, providing very calm, crystal clear beaches for swimming […]
Project AWARE is a registered nonprofit organization working with volunteer scuba divers. With offices in UK, US and Australia. Project AWARE supports divers acting in their own communities to protect the ocean, with a focus on implementing lasting change in two core areas: shark conservation and marine litter. In Roatan Five Stars we are committed […]
In Roatan island, rain waters carry a great deal of earth due to the annual fires which have left the topsoils unprotected. This muddy water reaches the sea and little by little discolors it. Also, when people subtract coral to use in plasters and for construction purposes, it stirs up large quantities of sand and […]
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Tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries and is a major source of income for many countries. Being a people-oriented industry, tourism also provides many jobs which have helped revitalize local economies. However, like other forms of development, tourism can also cause its share of problems, such as social dislocation, loss of cultural heritage, […]
The island of Roatan is a privileged and perfect place for diving, part of the Mesoamerican Reef system. This reef system that surrounds Roatan island it just a few meters from shore, our certified divers are ready to take you to start exploring all the diversity of marine life that exist in the reef. The […]
The Sixth Annual International Freediving Competition Caribbean Cup 2018.Roatan, Bay Island, Honduras.May 17th – 25th 2018 Located in the Caribbean Sea, Roatan is surrounded by crystal clear waters that are calm and warm making this island one of the best venues for freediving in the world. Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest […]
Honduras a country that owns an enchanting nature of untouched jungles, live reefs, abundant rivers, beautiful beaches and sites, which form an ecosystem of different species of flora and fauna. Within that environmental frame we are informing you about the ecological aspects of the Bay Islands, where, preservation, conservation and environmental control has turned out […]