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Travel to Honduras
Apart from the beaches and jade islets, Honduras has an immense, appealing interior. Structures remain from ancient times, ripe for exploration. Walk around cities like Tegucigalpa to get a good idea of how locals live. Then head to the museums and parks. On Roatan, there are several zipline tours said to be some of the best in the world. You can also explore the island by horseback or visit Arch’s Iguana Farm or the Butterfly Garden. On Utila, you can enjoy a variety of other water activities other than scuba diving – kayaking, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, wind surfing, boogie boarding, etc. There is a melting pot of cultures, leading to delicious and unique cuisine.
Diving in Honduras
The Bay Islands are nestled in the southwest area of the Caribbean, about 48 kilometers/30 miles north of Honduras. The wonderful reef systems attract divers from all over the world, and the islands have become a real hive of dive activity. Part of the second largest barrier reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the islands of Roatan and Utila in particular feature vibrant coral, multi colored tropical fish, sponges as big as refrigerators and pelagic species. The reefs here are more diverse than rainforests. Mary’s Place is widely famous as a favorite dive site of the area, with narrow canyons and rich wildlife. Another superb dive is the El Aguila Wreck, a cargo ship that was sunk for divers to explore. Utila is more laid back and is a well-known destination for backpackers looking to become dive professionals.
