Sandy Bay, Honduras
Top Spots in and near Sandy Bay
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Sandy Bay, Honduras
Fly Fish Money Flats
The unique nature of the proximity of the reef to the shore of Roatan makes for some of the finest tropical fly fishing to be found in the Caribbean, particularly along the northwest shore at Sandy Bay aka the "Money Flats". These narrow turtle grass flats, averaging 1' - 8' in depth, allow for p...Read more -
Sandy Bay, Honduras
Dive Bear's Den
Located on the Meso-American reef in the Roatan Marine Park, Bears Den begins with a 120 foot long “chimney chute” swim-through 15 meters below the surface, leading to an opening that gives way to a honeycombed coral wall. At the top of the wall is the entrance to Bear's Den, a gorgeous, enormous...Read more -
Sandy Bay, Honduras
Dive the "El Aguila" Shipwreck
The "El Aguila", meaning "The Eagle" in Spanish, is one of the three primary shipwreck dives off the coast of Roatan and the most accessible, being only a couple hundred yards off the coast at a depth of 110' feet in the heart of the Meso-American reef system. Purchased and sunk by Anthony's Key ...Read more -
Roatan, Honduras
Dive Canyon Reef
Located on the Meso-American reef in the Roatan Marine Park on the northwest shore of Roatan, the popular Canyon Reef dive and snorkeling site is so named for its many canyons, swim-throughs, gulches and coral towers ranging in height from 10' to 150' that harbor an abundance of marine life. The ...Read more -
West End, Honduras
Jump off the iSoar at Sunset
The beloved iSoar (so named by its creator when a local bar owner said it was an "eyesore ruining my sunsets") is a repurposed sailboat anchored to the floor of Half Moon Bay which ropes, swings and platforms for leaping into the ocean.Designed and built by the engineering maestro Karl (of the Ro...Read more -
West End, Honduras
Launch off the Big Air Bag at Palapa Papas
Sometimes you just need to launch a friend 20' in the air out into the ocean. Sometimes you just need to be launched 20' in the air out into the ocean. Palapa Papas may be overrun with the newly wed, over fed, and nearly dead twice a week when the cruise ship comes to the island but the rest of t...Read more -
Roatan, Honduras
Hike to & Jump off the Keyhole Rope Swing
1.01 mi / 10 ft gainLike many of the best experiences on Roatan the elusive Keyhole Rope Swing is a bit of a local "secret" with rumors abounding as to who built it, who paid for it (it is known that Karl covered half), who maintains it, when is the best time to go and of course: just where is it, exactly? Located o...Read more -
West Bay, Honduras
Fish the West End of Roatan
The waters around Roatan and the Meso-American Reef are some of the healthiest fisheries in the Caribbean, full of big game fish, snapper, permit, and large schools of yellowfin, blackfin, and ahi tuna. Trolling, drift, and outrigger fishing are all excellent options along the West End particular...Read more -
West Bay, Honduras
Dive the West End Wall
One of the most popular dive sites on Roatan, the West End Wall, located in the heart of the Meso-American reef system and the Roatan Marine Park, is an ideal site for viewing the vast abundance of marine wildlife in the reef due to its unique role as a primary feeding ground for much of the wild...Read more -
José Santos Guardiola, Honduras
Snorkle Port Royal Gorge
In the 17th century Port Royal on the far eastern end of Roatan was home to over 2000 pirates, 500 homes, and untold barrels of rum (and treasure). All that remains now is some rubble and ruins on Fort Morgan Cay, and a idyllic series of cays and coves surrounded by beautiful protected reefs and ...Read more