About Roatan
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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 very top of the line medical care in San Pedro Sula, with many doctors both
English speaking and educations from U.S. Universities, including Harvard and
other major prominent medical schools.
View from Canyon View Estates
Canyon View Estates offers spectacular sunset views and vistas! Come and
enjoy life in Roatan!
