This paradisiacal Caribbean playground is not only the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, but home to the Roatan Barrier Reef, which is part of the second-largest barrier reef on earth.
Region: Central America
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This tropical island retreat on Roatan has been named one of the Top 25 Hotels in Central America.
Roatan is blessed with pristine white-sand beaches, jungle-clad mountain peaks, dynamic coral reefs, and world-class diving and snorkeling. Some of the island’s must-see sights include West Bay Beach, which is ideal for swimming and snorkeling; Gumbalimba Park, an eco-adventure and history park; Punta Gorda, the oldest permanent settlement in Roatan; Oak Ridge, a small seaside community known for its colorful boat houses on stilts; and Arch’s Iguana & Marine Park, home to more than 4,000 iguanas, as well as Capuchin Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, and Amazon Parrots.
West Bay Beach – Home to the island’s major resorts, West Bay is widely considered Roatan’s best beach and a mecca for diving and snorkeling, due to its calm, crystal-clear water.
Gumbalimba Park – Aka “The Untamed Roatan,” Gumbalimba Park is home to free-roaming macaws, white-face monkeys, and native iguanas. Here you will also find a museum, pool, botanical gardens, animal interaction center, and a waterfront.
Oak Ridge – Often referred to as “The Venice of Roatan” because of its canals, secluded Oak Ridge is a charming seaside village famed for its vivid boat houses. Oak Ridge is the ideal daytrip from anywhere on the island.
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