Why retire in Roatan?

Roatan is a beautiful island with an idyllic tropical climate and lower cost of living, so it's a fantastic place to retire. From the palm-fringed beaches of West Bay to the bustling village of Coxen Hole on the other side, there are plenty of places to live and enjoy your retirement in the sunshine.



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Roatán is an excellent choice for Expats moving to the Caribbean. Roatan is close to the US; it's affordable, there is a multitude of charitable groups that would love the expat help, and the expat community is fabulous.

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The East End of Roatan is a very popular area for expats. Quiet, more rural, and a true taste of island life await you in the East End. Part of the Santos Guardiola Municipality, the East End is a term to describe the many different neighborhoods and communities that vaguely encompass everything East of French Harbour.

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Is Roatan Safe? Yes. That said, Honduras is a third-world country which is still a developing country. Many of the comforts and securities which many enjoy elsewhere are simply not available in Honduras.

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While Roatan offers retirees a high quality of life, the cost of living compares very favourably to North America and other islands in the Caribbean. Certain items such as electricity and imported food products are expensive, but the overall cost of living is relatively low.

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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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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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West Bay Beach is known as being Roatan's finest beach, primarily for its ample diving and snorkeling opportunities—more on that later—but what many people often overlook, is that West Bay Beach is a world-class beach for so many other reasons.

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Property ownership is guaranteed by the Honduran Government. This guarantee includes ownership by foreigners.

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It is the safest place to visit in Honduras. It's also very close to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which is the second largest barrier reef in the world behind the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It's a diving mecca and great for snorkelers. You can swim out to the reef from the beach.

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Tela. Nestled along the Caribbean coast of Honduras, Tela is one of the best towns to retire in Honduras. On average, an individual retiree can live here for $1,500 a month, which includes rent. Beautiful beaches and a tropical environment appeal to retirees who choose to call Tela their home.

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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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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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Avoid displays of money and valuables such as expensive jewelry, watches, cell phones, iPods, cameras, etc. Roatan is very casual, and by dressing casually, you will not draw attention to yourself.

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Roatan has been home to a notorious list of major drug intermediaries who launder money by purchasing properties on the island. Members of the “Los Cachiros“ drug trafficking ring were arrested and numerous properties in Roatan were seized several years ago.

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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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Roatan is considered to be very safe for tourists and is possibly the safest place in Honduras. The Roatan crime rate is very low.

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Roatan is situated outside of the Hurricane Zone. The island of Roatan is too far west to be affected by most annual hurricanes. In fact, hurricanes only come across Roatan once every 26 years. So feel free to plan ahead and travel to Roatan even if you're considering traveling to Roatan during hurricane season.

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Summary: The pros of living in Honduras include its tropical climate, its diverse culture, and its affordable cost of living. On the other hand, the cons of living in Honduras include its high crime rate, its lack of economic opportunities, and its inadequate infrastructure.

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