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Latest Properties

Conde Village, Casa Angela Concrete Home, Roatan,
MLS# 24-800 $499,000
Conde Village, Casa Angela Concrete Home, Roatan,
Homes First Bight 0.14 ac
3 bd 3.5 ba 2,200 sqft
Pristine Bay, Villa 1103, Roatan,
MLS# 24-568 $690,000
Pristine Bay, Villa 1103, Roatan,
Homes Pristine Bay
3 bd 3 ba 1,600 sqft
Jonesville Point, Hammock Heights Villa, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 26-65 $329,000
Jonesville Point, Hammock Heights Villa, Roatan,
Homes Caribe Point 0.2 ac
2 bd 2 ba 1,500 sqft
Turrets 3 BR on .27 acre lot, Oceanviews from all rooms, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 26-45 $689,000
Turrets 3 BR on .27 acre lot, Oceanviews from all rooms, Roatan,
Homes West Bay 0.27 ac
3 bd 2.5 ba 3,000 sqft
Condo Unit 4A in Mission Gate, Spanish Inspired 2/2, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 26-67 $320,000
Condo Unit 4A in Mission Gate, Spanish Inspired 2/2, Roatan,
Condos West Bay 0.03 ac
2 bd 2 ba 1,164 sqft
West Bay Road, LA VISTA WEST BAY HOME, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 26-68 $599,000
West Bay Road, LA VISTA WEST BAY HOME, Roatan,
Homes West Bay 0.36 ac
3 bd 2.5 ba 3,300 sqft
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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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