Roatan Location Map



Roatan Views

Roatan is the largest of the six Bay Islands and is located in the Caribbean Sea approximately 35 miles off the North Coast of Honduras. It is 32 miles long and varies in width from one to three miles across.


A valid passport is required to enter the country of Honduras. Honduras requires no visa to enter the country, but visitors who intend to stay longer than 30 days should apply for a 90 day visa from the Honduran consulate before arriving. Residency paperwork can also be found at the consulate.


The Lempira is the official currency of Honduras. Major credit cards are widely accepted and cash advances can be made with credit cards at most banks. American Express Travelers Checks in US dollars are also accepted.


Roatan’s population almost all speaks Caribbean English and Spanish. The current population of Roatan is approximately 60,000, which is a mix of a growing ex-patriot community, native islanders and immigrants from the mainland.
Continental, Taca, Delta and a charter flight from Italy all fly direct to the Roatan International Airport. Local airline carriers also service Roatan, Utila and Guanaja with daily flights from all major destinations in Honduras, San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa.

You'll find a full set of services on Roatan. There are several high-speed Internet providers, both cable and satellite TV providers, and a cell phone provider.

The Bay Islands offer a wide range of activities and attractions. Some of these are world class diving and snorkeling, kayaking, white sandy beaches for swimming and sunbathing, sailing, deep sea and fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, Caribbean sunsets and trade wind breezes and of course relaxing, our personal favorite.

When staying in Roatan we recommend at:

Casa Calico, West End http://www.casacalico.com/ This lovely and unique resort lies in West End Village opposite beautiful Half Moon Bay. Next to sparkling blue waters, your eyes quickly travel to the friendly island children, bathing in the sea as fishermen leave the shore for their morning catch. Enjoy the coolest place in West End - great tropical breezes off the bay, with suite size rooms overlooking the water, a full kitchen, A/C, large porches and hammocks. Dive shops, shopping and restaurants are nearby.

Consider studying Spanish while in Roatan:

Roatan Language School, West End http://www.roatanlanguageschool.com/ The Roatan Language School specializes in teaching Spanish to vacationers and residents on the island of Roatan in Honduras. We also teach conversational English to native Spanish speakers. Our full focus is on helping all of our customers improve their communication and comfort. We are located in West End of Roatan on the property of the Casa Calico Hotel.