Native Hondurans are well aware of the little secret their country possesses in the island of Roatan. Just off the coast of Honduras and surrounded by a beautiful and magnificent coral reef, Roatan is a must-see for anyone who plans on taking a trip to the Central American country.
Among the best attractions on the island, according to Luke Weil, is the reef itself. Weil, a recent visitor to the country and a dive enthusiast, has noted that the reef is very unique and incredibly accessible to even those with no previous diving experience. In fact, it is not even necessary to use scuba gear to experience the natural beauty that the reef offers to those who venture beneath the surface of the water. Since the reef extends very close to the shore, there is a great deal of marine life in the shallow crystal-blue waters that can be experienced while snorkeling.
The island is very hospitable to visitors and is easily traversed using nothing more than a scooter. Weil has said that he was thrilled to find a number of bars and restaurants that were built out on the end of extended docks, enabling him to enjoy a meal while essentially being surrounded by the overwhelmingly enchanting waters of the Caribbean.
While many will not have heard of Roatan before, a visit to the island will surely be memorable. There is much to do beyond diving, but it is all that is really necessary to create an experience worthy of recounting time and again.
Honduras, the good and the bad. The beauty of the area the bad is the travel. The beaches and nightlife are the good but unsafe. The native language is Spanish but if you don’t speak it you should be able to get by with English as many can accommodate. If you plan to visit just be aware that it is nit safe to walk around in some areas after dark. I guess the same can be said for the US but getting in trouble in a foreign country bring its own problems. Just be careful and you will have a great time in Honduras
