History of Roatan The Bay Island’s rich cultural diversity stems from the variety of peoples who have inhabited them over the ages. Throughout the History of Roatan, we’ve had inhabitants who are the descendants of native Indians, Africans, and Europeans -including pirates-, and mainland Hondurans, accompanied by an ever-growing expatriate community. The Islands original inhabitants […]
Roatan Nature and Wildlife The warm temperature and heavy rainfall during some seasons support a wide variety of plant life and eco-systems. Roatan’s nature and wildlife is beautifully varied! Guanaja was named by Christopher Columbus as the “Island of Pines” after the abundant pine forests found on the islands. The islands also boast tropical forest […]
Roatan Landscapes and Weather Roatan forms part the Bay Islands of Honduras, a small nation located in the middle of the Central American isthmus bordering Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador; and flanked by both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The landscapes and weather of Roatan make our island a very unique piece of […]
Overview of Roatan An overview of Roatan, what to expect while you’re here and how to make the most of your time. Coxen Hole and French Harbour are the main commercial townships of Roatan. Both towns have grocery stores, banks and a variety of local stores, which cater to all your general needs. The ports […]