Roatán Island is an affordable destination nestling in the Caribbean Sea off the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. This largest of the Bay Islands is renowned for its diving, but with its beaches and more, is also an ideal destination for a family vacation. Read on to find out the top four things for families to do on the island of Roatán in Honduras.
1. Fun on West Bay Beach in Roatán
For those who love making sandcastles, paddling in the waves and generally having fun, West Bay Beach is the ideal spot in Roatán. Here, snorkelers can have fun viewing the colorful coral reef with its lively marine life. Moreover, depending on the children’s ages, there are many fun water sports to enjoy.
For the older kids, scuba diving, FlyBoard, stand-up paddle boarding, parasailing and Jet Ski rentals are great options. The little ones can paddle around in the crystal-clear water in colorful kayaks while their parents try their hand at fishing. Meanwhile, the island has a choice of hotels and resorts to suit all budgets right on the beach, with many restaurants and bars along the coastline.
2. Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum
Feeding the ducks at Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum [Image @blueharbortropicalarboretum/Instagram]
Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum is a lush and beautiful place to explore while learning about the garden’s fruit and nut trees and more. In fact, this tropical paradise has hiking trails and friendly ducks to feed along the way. Meanwhile, one of the most popular options is a fun mud run obstacle course. The family can run through the jungle, navigating obstacles, while getting wonderfully muddy along the way. Who doesn’t enjoy getting covered in mud? It is recommended to take a change of clothing with you!
3. Endless fun in Gumbalimba Park
Gumbalimba Park, Roatán [Image @gumbalimbapark/Instagram]
Gumbalimba Park in Roatán is a major attraction for the whole family. The park features its own stretch of beach with kayaks to rent for endless fun in the water. Meanwhile, it also has an animal park where the kids can meet the resident monkeys, parrots and iguanas. For extra fun, the kids can feed the monkeys and tame ducks with special snacks available from the park’s staff.
4. Arch’s Iguana Farm, Roatán, Honduras
Staying with the wildlife on Roatán, Arch’s Iguana Farm is a unique experience for the whole family. The farm is located in French Key and houses and protects hundreds of the resident iguanas. Meanwhile, the kids will be able to feed these almost Jurassic-looking critters with banana leaves provided by the staff. As you can see from the image, the iguanas love to climb all over each other when they are not in the trees overhead.
This is only a brief introduction to all the attractions and things to do on a family vacation. Find out more about Roatán from the official tourism website here.
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