| Name |
Location |
Description
|
Phone |
photo |
| BBB
Paintball |
|
Set
in the rainforest, the |
VHH-16 |
|
| Roatan
Museum & Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences |
Sandy
Bay |
Learn
about the island's history, or enjoy a dolphin skill show |
|
 |
| Canopy
Tour |
West
Bay and French Harbour |
Glide
or zoom through rainforest canopy on a 200-meter steel cable
from hilltop to a beach |
445-1115 |
|
| Carambola
Botanical Gardens |
Sandy
Bay |
Enjoy
a hike or a picnic at this rainforest garden while watching
for birds watching, wildlife |
445-3117 |
 |
| CASS
Spanish School |
Sandy
Bay & West Bay |
Learn
Spanish through culture classes on weekly basis |
403-8021 |
 |
| Dolphin
Experience |
Sandy
Bay |
Swim, interact and learn about these smart marine mammals |
445-3003 |
 |
| Roatan
Butterfly Garden |
West
End |
Discover
12 different species of butterflies, exotic plants and tropical
fruit trees |
445-4481 |
 |
| Iguana
Farm |
French
Cay |
Spend
some time at the Farm that is home to over 3,000 iguanas,
200 lobsters, 200 conch fish, tarpon fish and turtles |
455-5114 |
 |
| Glass
Bottom Boat |
West
Bay |
Watch
marine life and reef with your entire family, in comfort with
a knowledgeable guide |
388-4341 |
 |
| Pirate
Tours |
Port
Royal |
Take
a guided tour on the Captain Merrell boat across the bay from
Oak Ridge to Port Royal |
435-2576 |
 |
| Diving
& Snorkeling |
Over
15 dive shops located thought the island and excellent snorkeling
from the several beaches |
Some of the more famous island wrecks are Prince Albert and
the Aguila. |
|
 |
| Mangrove
Tours |
Water
taxis available in Jonesville, Oak Ridge or Calabash Bight |
Take
a nature tour through Roatan's quiet, pristine and magnificent
mangroves. |
455-7841 |
 |
| Shark
Dive |
Dixon
Cove |
If
regular reef diving isn't exhilarating enough, try diving
in a company of dozens of reef sharks |
445-1283 |
 |
| Horseback
Riding |
Sandy
Bay, West Bay, West End and Palmetto Bay |
Enjoy
a ride with one of Several horse stables on Roatan that offer
rides along beaches and trails |
445-5841 |
 |
| Gumba
Limba Park |
West
Bay |
Something
for everyone: monkeys, tropical birds and a museum cave. You
can catch and release fish from a pond fed by a waterfall |
445-1115 |
 |
| Sea
Shell Carving |
Gravel
Bay |
Watch
artists carve intricate cameos and sea shells at a Stone Castle
Cameo |
|
 |
| Coral
Cay |
Dixon
Cove |
See
a turtle hatchery, a nurse shark or just rent snorkel gear
and swim off to nearby coral |
970-9837 |
 |
| Deep
Sea Fishing |
|
Bay
Islands' waters and banks are heaven for anglers on the lookout
for wahoos, king mackerel, mahi mahi, barracuda, tuna and
marlin |
455-7841 |
 |
| Fly
Fishing |
|
If
you want to wade in the cool waters to try fly fishing, Roatan
offers packages in the east end |
455-7841 |
 |
| Cayos
Cochinos |
From
Roatan: AKR, Subway Water Sports, Las Rocas or by boat from:
Nuevo Armenia, La Ceiba |
You'll
fall in love with the beaches and people of these cays, which
is a marine protected area and home to the Smithsonian Tropical
Institute |
386-8260
|
 |
| Windsurfing
School |
Sandy
Bay |
Learn
and enjoy windsurfing with advanced & beginner lessons
and equipment rentals that the school offers |
988-6431 |
 |
| Spa |
French
Harbour |
When
all activities tire you out- a massage or a body wrap at a
spa could bring you back to life |
991-0474 |
|
| Parasailing |
West
End |
Harness
yourself for a better view of the island from a boat-pulled
parachute |
445-4335 |
|
| Catamarans |
West
Bay & Dixon Cove |
Rent
your own or go along on a sailing trip around the shores of
Roatan |
455-7841 |
 |
| Plane
Charter |
Roatan
Airport |
If
you want to have a bird's view of the island just go on a
Cessna |
445-1417 |
 |
| Deep
Water Submarine |
Half
Moon Bay, West End |
Ride
in the world's deepest tourist submarine. There is a shipwreck
at 2,600 feet to explore & a seamount rising over 2,000
feet |
996-9832 |
 |
| Yübu |
Politilly
Bight |
This
Garifuna experience center exhibits the African-Caribbean
community's dancing, handicrafts, traditional activities &
food |
455-6713 |
 |
|
Utila's Activities
|
| Name |
Location |
Description
|
Phone |
photo |
| Iguana
Research and Breeding Station |
|
Take
guided tours at the station where iguanas are studied |
|
 |
| CASS
Spanish School |
|
Offers
Spanish language and culture classes on weekly basis |
info@ca-spanish.com |
|
| Horseback
Riding |
|
Excellent
horseback riding tours on the beach and in the back-country
bush |
425-3134 |
 |
| Fly
Fishing |
|
The
island's many lagoons and several lakes are a perfect place
to practice the art |
|
|
| Diving/Snorkeling |
11 dive shops located thoughout the town and on the Cayos |
One
of Utila's most popular wrecks is the Halliburton and the
island is one of world's best sites for spotting whale sharks.
|
|
|
| Deep
Sea Fishing |
|
Anglers
can try hooking wahoos, king mackerel, mahi mahi, barracuda,
tuna and marlin. Charters are available |
|
|
| Gunter's
Driftwood Gallery |
Look
for a sign 50 m west of Mango Inn |
Displays
of resin inlays, wood sculpture, paintings, maps, jewelry |
425-3113 |
 |
| Utila
Museum |
|
Discover
the island's historical artifacts, documents, furniture and
antiques |
425-3270 |
 |
| Water
Sports |
Chepas
Beach |
Rent
Jet-skis, 2-man tubes, or ride on the 4-person "Water
Banana." |
425-3244 |
 |
| Camping
at Water Cay |
|
Rent
a sea kayak, or ask about a charter to visit this uninhabited
cay |
|
|
| Kite
surfing |
Chepas
beach |
To
kite surf or just watch the adventurers |
|
 |
|
Guanaja's Activities
|
| Name |
Location |
Description
|
Phone |
photo |
| Hiking
Through Michael Rock |
Inquire
at the airport or at your hotel to arrange your hike |
On
this half-hour hike, you pass two Big Gully waterfalls on
the way to the top of this scenic 1,362 feet rock cliff |
|
|
| Bonacca |
|
Originally
composed of two cays that merged and submerged together, the
Bonacca Cay is full of picturesque alleyways and man-made
canals. Its 3,000 residents created a little Hong Kong completely
built over with homes and businesses |
|
|
| Diving/Snorkeling |
|
Guanaja
has a unique triple barrier reef and wrecks, including the
Jado Trader. Guanaja dive shops are affiliated with local
resorts |
|
|
| Deep
Sea Fishing |
|
Anglers
can try the island's abundant fishing waters, troll and hook
wahoos, king mackerel, mahi mahi, barracuda, tuna and marlin.
Charters are available |
|
|
| Hiking |
|
Hike
through the national pine forest reserve and discover local
fruits along the trails. Try the plentiful sea grapes, coco
plums, hog plums, lemons, avocados and bananas. Trails are
unmarked, but easy to follow |
|
|
