Top 10 Beaches at Honduras

in #honduras7 years ago (edited)

You are planning to take a vacation to Honduras? It's always fun to go to the beach, especially if the beaches are located in different countries. The coast of Honduras and Central America will not disappoint you. Honduras has a 470-mile coastline is divided between the Mainland and the islands of the Caribbean. With so many beaches, you will surely find the most to your liking. Several beaches in Honduras received excellent reviews from major travel publications. So You walk on the white sandy beach or swim in the turquoise Caribbean, you will admire them.

1.) West Bay Beach, Roatan


West Bay on the island of Roatan is considered by many (including the Lonely Planet) as an ideal destination for the Caribbean and one of the best beaches in Honduras. What shouldn't you love the beautiful white sand beaches, calm waters, a beautiful sunset, a spa and water activities such as snorkeling trips that start from the moment you enter the sea. The beach can be crowded when there are cruise ships in the port, but you can avoid the crowds to the ends of the beach. West Bay Beach is a good place to bring the family.

2.) Water Cay, Utila

You can sunbathe on a white day or you can dive into the sea on the Cay, the western end of Utila, one of the Islands in the Gulf. If you're ready for more movement, there is diving and diving, free diving, including the coral to see tropical marine life. And if you are really suitable for adventurous, you can also swim with the whale shark, as it was known as the Utila Whale Shark Capital of the Caribbean.

3.) Chachahuate

Chachahuate is a small island in Cayos Cochinos Islands, home to fewer than 100 residents of the islands of the Garifuna. The beach is one of the most beautiful in the country, with its White Sands and clear waters. Getting there involves a plane trip from the Mainland to the island of Roatan or La Ceiba and the boat trip from there. Better do a day trip from La Ceiba, Roatan or because accommodation in Chachahuate is limited and basic in the fishing village. The best time to visit is from February to September.

4.) The beaches of Trujillo

Christopher Columbus could be called the first tourists visiting Trujillo since arriving here in 1502 on his last trip to the new world. What it finds on the beach is the beautiful white sand, crystal waters of the Caribbean and the deepest gulf in Central America. Things haven't changed much 500 years later, although there are more tourists. You will always find the ideal beach for walking, strolling through the small rivers that end here, and walk on the beach, with the forest sustains its beaches.

5.) Mahogany Bay, Roatan

If you have ever sailed in the Western Caribbean, you may have to the Bay of Mahogany. Some cruise lines are using it as a port in Roatán, the largest island in the Bay, which is about 65 km (40 miles) off the coast of Honduras. Gulf Coast Mahogany, which is owned by the shipping company, has white sand and clear turquoise water. Roatan is the second largest reef in the world so that the diving and diving can be expected. Fishermen can try tuna, marlin, mahi-mahi, and Barracuda.

6.) Cayos Cochinos

If you've always dreamed of going to an island, Cayos Cochinos is the right place to do it. Cayos Cochinos formed by two small islands and 13 key reefs or a small sand island is part of the Caribbean Islands. Coral reefs are part of the system is the second largest in the world, Cayos Cochinos so is an ideal place for diving and diving. If you don't do it, there's always the swimming pool, sunbathing and ancient volunteers to keep you busy.

7.) Beach of Guanaja

Guanaja is one of the Gulf Islands located about 70 km from mainland Honduras. The main attraction is the town on the island of Guanaja, called the Venice of Honduras due to the flow of water passing through it. The water is calm and clear, part of the large coral reef system. It means there are snorkeling and diving. Columbus introduced to cocoa, from which Brown handed down, as he was visiting here in 1502.

8.) Fabric

TELA is surrounded by a spacious beach. The temperature in the years 80 's, Palm trees swaying on the beach of white sand and turquoise water spread to trees when the tide. TELA Honduras is where people come for Passover or Holy Week. If you are tired of the beach, you can explore the nearby nature reserve, such as Punta Sal, with mangrove and monkeys. The reputation of the Tela is not always good, but this image changed the tourist police.

9.) The Omoa

You will find white sandy beaches and the beautiful blue water is a combination of victories in Omoa. The city itself is the most important port in the Caribbean during the colonial era, so the Omoa is a good place to learn the history of the colonial. You can walk from the coast towards Spain in the Fortress of San Fernando of the 18th century or just stay on the beach, swimming, sunbathing, and browsed the boat washed up on the beach. You can also see dolphins play who likes to swim or at the harbor.

10.) Sambo Creek

It is located 21 km (13 miles) East of La Ceiba, Sambo Creek is a Garifuna fishing village which is a bit of a mess with a beautiful beach which is located in the tropical forests. This is the ideal place for swimming, and you can see a traditional Garífuna population do the stitching on the beach on Sunday. But there's more to it than that here. At the mouth of a small river, this beach is considered to be the gateway to diving and diving in Cayos Cochinos Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Nearby there are hot springs and zip line length in miles that can be accessed in a 40-minute horseback riding.

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