Best of Roatan

Enjoy the natural beauty of Roatan, a cultural interaction with the Garifuna people, and free time on one of the island’s finest beaches. A brief but immensely scenic boat ride will take you through the protected mangroves lining the waterways that flow into French Harbour, which lies just up the coast from Coxen Hole. The setting will seem like a world away from the relative bustle of the town, which serves as Roatan’s commercial hub. At a nearby resort, you will delve into the local Garifuna culture by watching folkloric dances that have changed little over the centuries. The traditional Garifuna language, dance, and music are so unusual that UNESCO added them to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Tastings of Garifuna-made cassava bread and chocolate will enhance your understanding of their unique Afro-Caribbean lifestyle. It will be an eye-opening experience that you can reflect on while relaxing on the resort’s magnificent beach.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise through the protected mangroves near French Harbour, Roatan’s commercial hub.
• Watch the local Garifuna perform folkloric dances that depict their unusual history.
• Sample traditional cassava bread and chocolate that the Garifuna made by hand.
• Relax however you please at the beach along one of French Harbour’s loveliest resorts.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.