Roatan Information FAQ > Activities

What activities can be done in the Bay Islands and Honduras and where?

Exploring Archaeology sites: The best spots being Copan Ruins and the surrounding valley, El Puente near La Entrada, Los Naranjos near Lake Yojoa and Talgua Cave in Olancho.

Hiking: The best spots being Lancetilla Botanical Gardens and Reserve near Tela, Pico Bonito National Park near La Ceiba, Cuscuso National Park near San Pedro Sula, La Tigra National Park near Tegucigalpa, Cerro Azul Meambar National near Lago Yojoa and Celaque National Park near Gracias.

Trekking: The best multi day trips can be taken in Rio Platano Biosphere in the Mosquitia, Pico Bonito National Park near La Ceiba, Celaque National Park near Gracias and the Sierra de Agalta National Park in Olancho.

Rafting: The most accessible rafting is in the Rio Cangrejal near La Ceiba with class III to V rapids depending on the time of year. For a multi day adventure, trips can be run on the Rio Platano and on various rivers in the Mosquitia region.

Diving and Snorkeling: The best diving and snorkeling are on the Bay Islands. The 3 main islands Roatan, Guanaja and Utila offer a variety of site options and facilities, there is basically something for everyone and every budget.

Kayaking: The best open kayaking is found on the Bay Islands where you can explore the islands. For some exploring of Mangroves Cuero y Salado Reserve near La Ceiba and Punto Izopo Reserve near Tela both offer good kayaking options.

Boating: The Bay Islands offer a range of day or multi day boating trips additional a range of water activities can be organized at the same time.

Fishing: The Bay Islands offer trolling, bottom fishing and flat fishing for a variety of species. The remote Mosquitia region around Brus Laguna and Puerto Lempira offers some of Central Americas best game fishing the area is world famous for Tarpon and Snook fishing.

Bird or Nature Watching: Honduras offers some of Central America’s best bird and nature watching. Lancetilla Botanical Gardens near Tela, the Lake Yojoa area, the Copan Valley and the Pico Bonito National Park are all world class nature areas and are still untrodden by the masses.

Horse Riding: Horse Riding trips can be organized in Copan, Pico Bonito National Park and on Roatan.

Sub Dives: Roatan is home to the world’s only deep diving tourist submersible. It is located in the heart of West End, on Half Moon Bay.