Welcome travelers, welcome all, to the Caribbean's best
kept secret, soon to
be discovered by you on your first or next visit to the closest thing to Eden.
The pristine beaches; the magnificent hilltop views; and the lush tropical
forests of Roatan, Bay Islands. Roatan is the largest (spanning almost 50 square
miles in just over 35 miles in length) and most developed of a chain of islands
that make up the Islas de la Bahia (Bay Islands) about 40 miles northeast of
mainland Honduras, Central America.
Roatan is surrounded by a portion of the world's second
largest barrier reef, The Great Western Barrier Reef. (Second only in size to
the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.)
The friendly mostly English speaking population is a blend of British,
Spanish, Payan Indian and African
cultures. British and Spanish settlers invaded the
Payan as their countries
fought over possession of Roatan in the 16th
Century. Over 5,000 pirates, including Henry Morgan, then occupied
much of Roatan.
Slaves dropped off by the British called Maroons,
or Garifuna, form a part of a
present day ethnic group on the island along with the pirate descendants, Spanish,
English and
ex-patriots from all over the globe.
The island is rich in history including being one of the last bastions for
pirates of the Caribbean. Many books have been written about
Roatan
and it's rich history.
The currency used primarily on Roatan is the Honduran Lempira and the U.S.
dollar is widely accepted at a reasonable
exchange rate.
Electricity is 110 volts, so a converter is not needed for US appliances,
but a voltage regulator and/or surge protector is suggested for delicate
electronics, in that power fluctuates here versus being at a steady 110v.
Medical assistance is enhanced by 2 small hospitals and several smaller
clinics. For more major medical problems, it is just a short 15 minute flight to
La Ceiba and top
of the line medical care in San Pedro Sula. Many doctors speak
English and have educations from U.S. Universities, including Harvard and other
prominent medical schools.
Canyon View Estates offers spectacular sunset views and vistas! Come and
enjoy life in Roatan!
Check out the links page for
resources and information on moving and living in Roatan.
