Utila is the smallest of “The Bay Islands” which are found off the north coast of Honduras in the Caribbean Sea. Utila measures 11 km in length, and 4 km at its widest point. The majority of Utila is at sea level. The highest peak (at the west of the … Read More
Columbus, on his fourth voyage on July 30, 1502, discovered the Bay Island of Guanaja. Shortly thereafter, Spain enslaved the natives on each of the Bay Islands (Guanaja, Utila and Roatan). … Read More
The Utila Princess is a ferry that travels twice a day between the port of La Ceiba and the Utila dock. There are two watercraft used by the Utila Princess to ferry people. They both have inside air-conditioned seating, the newest one pictured below at Port in La Ceiba … Read More
Most Utilians and local businesses on the island use “land lines”, but cell phones are becoming more popular. For those traveling to Utila who want to use their current cellular telephone, make note that your phone will work on Utila only if it is a GSM phone (AT&T and T-Mobile … Read More
Finding the right hotel can make your stay on Utila even better. There is a wide variety of hotels to choose from, and prices vary as much as the facilities. There are simple Utila hotels which consist of no more than a sparse room, and high-end resorts with many activities … Read More
Omoa offers not only colonial history, but natural beauty as well. Its white sand beaches and calm waters invite one to relax and feel the breezes. The Jaloa Wetlands are part of Omoa, where animals, birds, reptiles (alligator, turtle, iguana) and mammals (manatees, howler monkey, otter) await you. Along the … Read More
Honduras Political Analyst O Ma R Jr. joins the Honduras.com team to cover the 2012 – 2013 Honduran Elections Keep up with Politics in Honduras at the: Honduras Politics Politics Section of Honduras.com Latest Political developments in Honduras: Honduras President Lobo accuses the Supreme Court and Honduran Media Magnate, Jorge … Read More
Fantasy Politics December 10, 2012 by Honduras Political Analyst o MaR Jr – (Disclaimer) President Lobo this week made two serious accusations: one against the Supreme Court itself, the other against media magnate Jorge Canahuati, owner of two influential newspapers in Honduras, La Prensa, published in San Pedro Sula and … Read More
If you need a break from the normality of daily life you might consider a short trip down to Copán. Given Georgia’s proximity to the south of the United States, and having the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta, getting to Copán is a cost efficient option for a get away. … Read More
Fantasy Politics December 10, 2012 by Honduras Political Analyst o MaR Jr – (Disclaimer) Three weeks after the primary electoral process in Honduras, the drama continues in the National Party, where two different candidates, continue to haggle over who won the elections. The official results so far show candidate Juan … Read More