Why do people go to Roatan Honduras?

Roatan is famous in diving circles for the quality of its coral reef, which forms part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest in the world. And with over 100 dive sites to explore, Roatan can keep die-hard divers entertained for weeks.



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Roatan is home to the second largest coral reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Reef, giving the perfect opportunity for snorkelers and divers to explore an underwater garden. This reef stretches 700 miles all the way from the Yucatan Peninsula to the Bay Islands.

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The reality is that Roatan is an island, and almost everything consumed here is imported. Our food, products and supplies had to undergo a much longer journey to make it to our happy island, and therefore that drives up the price of just about everything.

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Most areas around Roatan are safe. Roatan offers several residential living options as well, some safer than others.

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In the past 12 months there were 18 murders on Roatan, one foreigner, (the cruise ship employee) and 17 Honduran citizens.

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The Bay Islands and Roatan are popular destinations today for many vacationers, including some rather famous people. The islands in the area are popular for celebs such as Christopher Lambert, Richard Gere, Michael Douglas, and Cameron Diaz.

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Located about 40 miles (65 km) off of the northern coast of Honduras, Roatan is the largest and most populous of The Bay Islands, a string of tropical Caribbean islands that runs along the edge of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second largest reef system in the world.

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Mahogany Bay Beach is a beautiful stretch of coastline that's located on the southern shore of the island and one of the best beaches in Roatan. The beach is situated near the cruise ship port, making it a popular spot for day-trippers and vacationers alike.

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Roatan is a safe island. Crime can be easily avoided by taking basic safety precautions.

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Visitors can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding or simply lounging on the beach chairs or cabanas. Mahogany Bay Beach is a perfect place to experience the tropical charm and natural beauty of Roatan.

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Abbotsford resident Tim Vallee was shot and killed after visiting the La Cueva bar (above) in a rough part of town on the Honduran island of Roatan.

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By Bus -- During daylight hours, minibuses ply back and forth from one end of the island to the other on Roatán's one main road for a fare of L20 to L40 ($1-$2) per person, depending on how far you travel. Most buses will travel only east or west, from Coxen Hole to one end of the island.

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Roatán is an island in the Caribbean, about 65 kilometres off the northern coast of Honduras. It is located between the islands of Utila and Guanaja, and is the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras. The island was formerly known in English as Ruatan and Rattan.



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