Many Roatan surnames are similar or the same as the surnames of families living in the Cayman Islands. Over time, the Caymanians became Roatan's largest demographic and shaped the island's culture. After the Bay Islands became part of Honduras, Roatan's population continued to grow. The British briefly claimed the Bay Islands as their own in 1850, ...
The island of Roatan in Honduras has a tropical climate with an average year-round temperature of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you plan to live in Roatan year-round, you will quickly adapt to the tropical climate. Roatan's only mall is located in French Harbor, so if you're looking to spend the day shopping, this is the place to go before relax...
Located off the north coast of Honduras, in the beautiful Caribbean Sea, Roatan is a dream tropical island. The small island of Roatan is located about 35 miles off the northern coast of Honduras. Roatan is only 40 miles long and three miles wide but is rich in culture, history, and pristine beaches. Roatan is a small island, 30 miles long and abou...
In 1996, the protected area system was inscribed on the World Heritage List for its fragility and the presence within it of the most important and important natural habitats (according to Criteria VII, IX, and X) for the in situ conservation of biodiversity. Coral reef systems in all Gulf Islands are protected by local and central government (ICF) ...
Roatan extends for nearly 37 miles but is only about five miles wide at its widest point. The bays and coves on the south coast of the island that once attracted European pirates and loggers now attract divers drawn by the reef offshore. The area is full of divers and just a few minutes walk from the coast you can reach the island's famous reef whe...
