Where is Roatan?
Where is Roatan
Roatán, located between the islands of Utila and Guanaja, is the largest of The Honduran Bay Islands. It is approximately 60 kilometres long, and less than 8 kilometres wide. Although there is some debate on the actual size this is the most quoted size. Location of the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea (second largest after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef), it has become an iimportant cruising and scuba diving destination in Honduras. Tourism and Commercial Fishing are the two critical economic factors.
The Capital of Roatan Island is Coxen Hole. It is the most populated town. It is located in the Southwest of the island. Other important towns include French Harbour and Oak Ridge.
1998 Hurricane Mitch, and 2005 Hurricane Wilma, brought only minimal damage to Roatan. Sadly, CNN and other news agencies reported extensive damage, temporarily paralyzing most commercial activity. This had a negative impact on the islands econmy. Tourism and other commercial activities suffered needlessly because of this negative press.
Roatán is served by the Roatán Airport.
The island was formerly known as Ruatan and Rattan.
Where is Roatan?
“Roatan is in Paradise”
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