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Bay Islands
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Overview
Spectacular diving and snorkeling draws visitors from around the world to the three Bay Islands (Islas de la Bah铆a) 鈥 搁辞补迟谩苍, Utila and Guanaja 鈥 located between 15-30 miles (25-50km) off the north coast of Honduras. Their reefs are part of the second-largest barrier reef in the world, and teem with fish, coral, sponges, rays, sea turtles and even whale sharks.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
搁辞补迟谩苍
Originally set up in 2005 with the aim of protecting the reef system around the West End and Sandy Bay, the 搁辞补迟谩苍 Marine Park now covers the whole island鈥
Iguana Research & Breeding Station
Utila
Up the hill from the town center, this great place studies and protects the highly endangered Utila iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri), which is known locally as 鈥
搁辞补迟谩苍
These wonderful botanical gardens have well-maintained trails through 40 acres of protected forest, extending up a hillside known as Carambola Mountain鈥
Whale Shark & Oceanic Research Center
Utila
This center studies whale sharks and monitors the coral reef. It offers regular snorkeling trips to track down whale sharks and spear invasive lion fish鈥
搁辞补迟谩苍
The impressive Arch鈥檚 Iguana Farm in French Cay is just outside of town. Less a farm than the house of a serious iguana lover, it has iguanas pretty much鈥
Utila
Utila Town's privately run beach is a small strip of white sand, a few lounge chairs, some shady palms and a lively bar. You can take a dip here, but the鈥
