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The Roatan Tourist Information Center is a combination of a place to not only get information, but to book tours as well. They will be able to give you directions, suggestions on places to eat, and even such things as how much cab fares should cost.
They can book tours/sell tickets to almost anything you want to see or do on Roatan.
Like many islands the world over, there is an awful lot to see and do particulary when it comes to water sports. Here are some of the tours and activities the Information Center can help you with:
Dolphin Encounters; Glass Bottom Boat tours; Canopy tours; Kayak rentals; Snorkel tours and gear rental; SNUBA diving, Island tours, Fishing, sailing charters, scooter rentals, etc. There is a long list so ask about whatever you may be interested in---they probably have it!! The center probably gets a fee for everything they book so I think it doesn't hurt to bargain where possible such as asking for a discount if there are several people in your group, or when you are booking more than one tour or activity. If you are not happy with the price, check with your hotel to see if they offer better ticket prices. Don't forget to ask whether they have free pick-up/drop-off at your hotel or lodging spot.
www.roatantouristinfo.com
PH: 011-504-3-336-5597
Located on West Bay Beach in front of Foster's Resort
Because we arrived by ship, we booked a "canopy tour"/beach day on board. The "canopy tour" was a great experience, but we wish we could have seen more of the local attractions. If I felt the price was right, I wouldn't hesitate to book online beforehand with a reputable outfit if the details could be worked out.
While visiting Maui a few years ago, we went to a "tourist information center" (such as this one in Roatan) to book a paragliding tour and were disappointed to find that they were already booked up for the rest of the week!! This may not happen to you on Roatan, but it's best to do research & plan a head especially in the high season. Diving, snorkeling, fishing and particularly canopy tours seem to be very popular on this island. Leave a Comment
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Many tourists to Roatan now arrive by cruiseship for one day only. If you plan to stay a while longer, you'll either be arriving via the mainland of Honduras or flying in.
Roatan can be reached directly or with connections by Continental, Delta, American and TACA airlines. Flights from Atlanta, Houston, Miami and New Orleans may take as little as 2 hours which is great when you have a limited amount of vacation time.
Atlantic Airlines, Islena Regional and SOSA regional airlines also provide service to Roatan.
Visitors from the USA, Canada, Italy & Spain do not need a Visa. Although Honduras does not require Visas for all tourists, check the Honduran consulate (www.hn/embajadash.html) for specific details for your country. Always have your valid passport available on arrival. Leave a Comment
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 Paradise Computers! by saraheg77Leave a Comment
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 Sunset over Fosters by TinKan
Roatan is the perfect place to meet and make new friends from all over the world.
We found some of the best sunsets here on Roatan which always make for a perfect ending to a day in the sun. Leave a Comment
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 View from the bar by TinKan
The rooms and hotels do fill up very quickly durring the holidays as many are trying to ezcape the snow and Roatan is lovley all year round.
The people around the island are awesome. Leave a Comment
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 Where is Roatan by TinKan
Comfortable cool clothing, shorts, and lightweight pants are recommended.
Even in the evening at better restaurants, the dress remains casual.
There are mosquitoes and sand flies, but, if you use repellant, you should not be bothered.
Hurricanes are few and far between, and Honduras is generally not in the path of large storms.
Roatan enjoys tradewinds the majority of the year, which make the climate even more comfortable. Leave a Comment
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Another interesting tropical plant we saw growing in Roatan was Breadfruit. The breadfruit is a large tree, and the first specimens were brought to the Caribbean from the Tahiti by Captain Bligh of "Mutiny on the Bounty" fame.
Breadfruit, a member of the fig family, is often eaten, but it has never become as popular in the West Indies as in the South Pacific. Still, breadfruit trees, usually grown as an ornamental, can be found throughout the Caribbean region.
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 A little history by TinKan
There is much history on the island that many are not awaire of and most of it is right out in the open. You just need to open your eyes and look for it.
Down in Coxen Hole (the main city of Roatan) you will find a few bits of the history of some of Roatans past people and founders. look in court yards of the shipping area and around the banks.
Get the book "JUDAS BIRD" by David Evans. This is such a great book about life in and around ROatan. The story is made up but it is still very close to real. Leave a Comment
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 by Stephen-KarenConn
I was amused by this sign in downtown Coxen Hole, and felt it was a perfect example of the Roatan spirit of hospitality. It reads:
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, REQUEST
FROM VISITORS AND RESIDENTS, THE
UNDERSTANDING FOR THE ACTUAL
CONDITION OF THE STREETS IN
COXEN HOLE: WHICH IS CAUSED BY
THE WORKS OF INSTALLATION OF THE
CITY SEWAGE SYSTEM, IN ORDER TO
PROCURE BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS.
WORKING FOR PROGRESS Leave a Comment
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Cashews have been my favorite nut since I was a kid, but until I visited Roatan I had never seen them growing on a tree. Most people, like myself, only know of cashews that come in bags, salted and roasted, from the store.
It was interesting to see green cashews, which grow only in the tropics, in the front yard of a home in the Roatan countryside.
All About Cashews - from the Nut Factory Leave a Comment
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