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The West End Wall off the westernmost point of Roatán has an abundance of marine life, both predator and prey, as a massive upwelling of current creates an ideal environment for feeding and diving.

Most dive shops have scheduled dives at 8:30, 10:30, and 2:30, so plan accordingly. Some shops like Ocean Connections and manager Adam Wise take an active role in conservation, instructing their staff, guides, students and customers in best practices for diving in a 'Leave No Trace' manner. Roatán has some twenty dive shops of varying sizes, most of whom work in partnership with the Roatán Marine Parkto protect and preserve the surrounding reef. Get up early to catch a cab into town with a stop at the Fresh Bakery for quick breakfast as today is a day of diving. Don't dance at The Mix (it will make sense when you see it).įinish up at Tita's Pink Seahorse bar, a mostly locals joint that is tucked away at the far end of West End. Dance with Cathy and Titou as they play their music up and down the street. Get a baleada (like a small burrito with a thicker tortilla) or two for dinner from Doña Caren in Eddies Parking lot for the best damn baleada on the island (always trust the abuelita). But we spoke with an expat couple, who live outside of French Harbour in the home they own, who spend less than 1,200 a month. So grab your Tropical Adventure Gear Kit and prepare for 10 days of exploration, excitement, and a tropical island experience unlike any other in the Caribbean. The cost of living on Roatan, for most expats, ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 a month.

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Whether due to its proximity to mainland Honduras or the over-marketed all-inclusive destinations of Cancun and Cozumel to the north, you have likely never heard of Roatán unless you are an avid scuba diver, a marine biologist, or a deep sea explorer.īecause Roatán is situated in the heart of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the healthiest in the world, marine biology and the accompanying sports of scuba, free diving, and snorkeling are the island's main draw, particularly on the northern side of the island where the reef is often mere yards from shore providing easy access. And while underwater activities are the main attraction (as they should be), the rugged, mountainous island has an array of outdoor and cultural adventures as diverse as the people who call Roatán home. 10 Days of Adventure in the Forgotten Heart of the Caribbean with Diving, snorkeling, fishing and dining in a tropical paradise surrounded by the healthiest reef system in the world. Roatán (pronounced: ro.a.tan) is the most popular and largest of the Bay Islands.