Honduras / PORT GUIDE 12
A day in Roatán.
Choose a beach, a village waterfront or a garden walk. Your arrival terminal makes a real difference to the drive.
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GET YOUR BEARINGS
From ship to shore.
Where you arrive
Confirm whether you dock at the Port of Roatán in Coxen Hole or Isla Tropicale, formerly Mahogany Bay. These are separate ports.
Getting around
Use a prearranged taxi for these stops. Agree on the full trip, waiting charges and the return pickup; no cross-island walking route is offered.
Make time for
West End and West Bay are different places: one is a village outing, the other a beach day.
WORTH STEPPING ASHORE FOR
Pick a stop. Make it your day.
Compare walks, taxi rides and verified bus options. Add up to three stops in the order you want to visit.
CULTURE
West End & Half Moon Bay
Explore the village waterfront and pause beside Half Moon Bay.
60–100 minutes to visit
Village walk only; food, boat trips and equipment are extra. Share narrow roads with traffic. Check water conditions locally before swimming.
From Port of Roatán / Coxen Hole: taxi 25–45 minutes one way. Editorial estimate.
Add to my port daySources checked 2026-09-21 · Content updated 2026-09-21
Roatán Tourism Bureau: communitiesRoatán Tourism Bureau: Port of RoatánBEACH
West Bay Beach
Make the beach your main stop and leave room for the return drive.
90–150 minutes to visit
US$30 is an editorial beach-access/facilities allowance, not a provider quote or reservation. Confirm your chosen access point, day-pass terms, chairs and return transfer. Resorts set their own charges; no snorkel equipment or boat trip is included.
From Port of Roatán / Coxen Hole: taxi 30–50 minutes one way. Editorial estimate.
Add to my port daySources checked 2026-09-21 · Content updated 2026-09-21
Roatán Tourism Bureau: communitiesRoatán Tourism Bureau: Port of RoatánACTIVE
Carambola Botanical Gardens
Follow garden paths through tropical planting in Sandy Bay.
60–90 minutes to visit
The operator lists garden hours Monday–Saturday, 8am–5pm. US$20 is an admission planning allowance, not a verified current ticket price. Confirm admission and opening before travel. Paths can be uneven, sloped and slippery; the hilltop walk is optional and more demanding.
From Port of Roatán / Coxen Hole: taxi 20–35 minutes one way. Editorial estimate.
Add to my port daySources checked 2026-09-21 · Content updated 2026-09-21
Carambola Botanical Gardens: operatorRoatán Tourism Bureau: communitiesTHREE WAYS TO SPEND THE DAY
Find your pace.
West End & Half Moon Bay at your pace
West End & Half Moon Bay
Taxi · Sample outing
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Carambola Botanical Gardens
Taxi · Sample outing
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