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Lying just above the Caribbean coast of Honduras, Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands. Steeped in history with a rich and diverse island culture, there's so much to see and do around the island while you are not out exploring the coral reefs.

Roatan Map

Roatan

Roatan forms part of the Bay Islands of Honduras, a Caribbean archipelago located from 20 to 40 miles off the north coast of Honduras.

There are three major islands, Roatan, Guanaja and Utila, two smaller islands Helene and Barbareta-which are located off the east end of Roatan-- and 70 smaller cays and atolls. The Cayos Cochinos or Hog Islands also form part of the Bay Islands, but are located closer to the Honduran mainland.

The islands are surrounded by a spectacular barrier reef and warm waters, and have long been an international scuba diving destination. The fringing reef formation creates calm lagoons between the coastline and the reef crest for shallow diving and snorkeling, as well as wall diving and deep diving outside the reef wall.

Local Weather

Roatan, the largest island, is about 30 miles long and two miles across at it’s widest. A mountain ridge runs through the center of the island with the tallest peak rising about 800 feet. The rolling hills, covered by lush foliage, offer spectacular ocean vistas and are the perfect place to build a new home with plenty of decks where you can sit back and enjoy the view.

The climate on Roatan is tropical and typically hot and humid, but a constant sea breeze keeps the temperatures between a comfortable 70° to 90° F with an average relative humidity of about 75%. The average yearly temperature is 82°F.

West End Town

This sleepy dive town has grown into a dedicated little community of dive operators, small personable hotels and restaurants, and the central location of the Marine Park.Its beaches, beachfront bars, and dining decks are perfect for a day's wandering.

Shops have a friendly local feel, and the Guatemalan influence brings plenty of great craft shopping and quick tasty eats. The town comes out at night with live music in many of the local spots.

View below some Roatan Activities.

Fishing Charters: Available for full or half day. Deep sea, flats, and bonefishing. Fully equipped boats.	Horseback Riding: Excursions in small private groups along the beach and up into the forest.	Sailing Charters: Sunset cruises, full day trips, or overnight sailing tours to Cayos Cocinos or Utila.
Road Trip: Rent a car or a jeep and explore the Island's many beaches. Picnic on your own private spot.	Nightlife: There's a variety of local and international restaurants, bars, and live music venues in West End.	Dolphin Encounters: Learn about and even snorkel or dive with bottlenose dolphins.
Canopy Tours: Zip lines through the jungle canopy treetops, down to the beach for snorkeling or drinks.	Submarine and Glass Bottom: The world's deepest tourist sub can take you to an amazing 2000 ft.	Mangrove Tours: Travel up to the East End and explore the ancient mangrove tunnels and seaside towns.