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Latest Properties

Development Land-Man O War Cay, Protected Harbor Waterfront, Roatan,
Waterfront
$650,000
Development Land-Man O War Cay, Protected Harbor Waterfront
Land Mud Hole / Blue Harbor
2.36 acres
MLS# 26-441
Turtling Bay, Prime Build-Ready Lot #17, Roatan,
$71,000
Turtling Bay, Prime Build-Ready Lot #17
Land Turtling Bay
0.4 acres
MLS# 26-440
Joshoa Point, Sapphire Haven, Utila,
Waterfront
$499,000
Joshoa Point, Sapphire Haven, Utila
Residential Utila
2 bd 2 ba 1,060 sqft 0.26 acres
MLS# 26-421
Lot 25, Coral Views, Roatan, Ocean View 2BR Home with Pool, Roatan,
$475,000
Lot 25, Coral Views, Roatan, Ocean View 2BR Home with Pool
Residential Coral View Village
2 bd 2 ba 1,200 sqft 0.23 acres
MLS# 26-419
Turtle Crossing, 1 Acre Waterfront Lot, Roatan,
Waterfront
$1,549,000
Turtle Crossing, 1 Acre Waterfront Lot
Land West Bay
MLS# 26-318
Lot 46 Coral View Village, Ocean Views Villas, Roatan,
$899,900
Lot 46 Coral View Village, Ocean Views Villas
Residential Coral View Village
6 bd 6 ba 7,700 sqft 0.33 acres
MLS# 26-319
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Your Guide to Roatan

18+ years of accumulated knowledge about buying property, living, and doing business on Roatan — every detail, warning, and piece of advice documented here.

Buying Property

Chas's blunt guide to purchasing real estate safely on Roatan.

Building on Roatan

Everything about lots, permits, builders, and construction costs.

Residency

Visa types, overstay fines, and whether residency is worth it.

Banking

Which banks to use (and avoid), ATMs, and moving money internationally.

Transportation

Flights, ferries, buses, taxis, and driving on the island.

Utilities

Electricity, internet, cell phones, and mail delivery.

Medical & Dental

Hospitals, clinics, dentists, insurance, and common health issues.

Business

Starting or buying a business — pitfalls, labor laws, and hard truths.

Island Life

Weather, safety, schools, pets, volunteering, and rentals.

Chas's Books

Life on Roatan and the award-winning To Hold The Sun.

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