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ROATAN -- WHAT TO DO
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ROATAN – WHAT TO DO

Roatan is blessed with constant trade winds, moderate temperatures and a short rainy season, making outdoor activities plentiful and easy to plan. Many tour operators offer excursions on water, land and air with fun, easy activities for youngsters and more thrilling and adventurous outings for the thrill-seeker in your group. Favorite activities include zip-line tours through the higher elevations, dolphin encounters and eco-tours tours of the varied Roatan terrain.

Check out roatanonline.com for things to do and additional island tours.

Here is a list of popular activities on Roatan:

ROATAN – GETTING AROUND

If you want to rent a car, a scooter, a bicycle, or just about anything else….you can probably find it on Roatan. If you prefer, taxis, minibuses, and public transportation are also readily available. There is a more transportation information on roatanisland.net and roatanet.com

What you can rent:

  • Bicycles
  • Motorbikes
  • Cars
  • Trucks
  • ATVs
  • Watersports equipment
  • Boats
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