Mahogany Bay, Roatan
The chair lift system is a unique feature of the Mahogany Bay terminal. It takes passengers directly from the terminal building to Mahogany Beach, a 10-acre private island with an 825-foot-long white-sand beach, a beach volleyball field, and numerous watersports activities.
Roatan Island is renowned as the “Jewel of Honduras” because of its crystal-clear ocean beaches, sunny weather all year, and pure blue skies. Christopher Columbus explored the region in 1502. It was once the home of the Paya Indians. The island of Roatan is well-known for having housed over 5,000 pirates over the years. Captain John Coxen and Henry Morgan are the most well-known.
Roatan Island things to do
- Roatan Marine Park is located between Sandy Bay and West Bay on the island of Roatan. The area is well-known for its beautiful beaches and water sports opportunities.
- The most popular beaches are Half Moon Bay, West Bay, and West End.
- Coxen Hole: The capital has duty-free stores for visitors.
- Gumbalimba Park is an animal refuge where you may see iguanas, parrots, turkeys, and monkeys.
- Carambola Botanical Gardens and Trails: Carambola Botanical Gardens and Trails spans over 40 acres on Roatan’s north side.
- Dolphin Encounters on Roatan: You can view, swim with, dive with, or snorkel with dolphins. The Roatan Institute of Marine Science is located near Anthony’s Key Resort.