How can I get to Roatan?   “Not all those who wander are lost.” J. R. R. Tolkien By Ferry from the mainland If you're planning to travel to Roatan from the mainland, one of the most convenient options is the ferry. It allows you to bring a significant amount...

Where does Roatan get it's electricity from?     "And God said, 'Let there be light' and there was light, but the Electricity Board said He would have to wait until Thursday to be connected." Spike Milligan RECO and RECO on Facebook The much-maligned RECO...

FedEx, DHL, Postal Service and Receiving Mail "Como dicen, las cosas buenas vienen en paquetes pequeños." "As they say, good things come in small packages."   Divided into two parts. Part one is all your mail which is packages like Amazon etc. Part two is...

What about renting out my slice of paradise?   Rental Properties Renting out your property did not used to yield the returns we are currently witnessing in some locations. Over the past few years, when someone from North America, especially the USA, expressed...

Internet on Roatan Internet quality and availability The internet quality here is good enough for almost any need. You are more likely to experience a dropout due to power outages than due to internet issues. The situation has improved significantly in the last few...

Buying or starting your own business on the island   Roatan business: Why on earth would you listen to me? In Roatan, business can be quite challenging. To take this chapter seriously, you need to be aware of my background. You have every right to question my...

Cellphones on Roatan use mainly the Internet   Cell phones TIGO & CLARO This information is not intended for tourists, although they may find it helpful. Selecting a cell provider used to be quite challenging on the island. If you purchased the wrong type...

Volunteering on Roatan There are numerous opportunities to assist charities and organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people of Roatan. It can be as straightforward as offering space in your luggage for essential goods, such as school supplies, as...

Rainfall and Climate on Roatan   Roatan's Temperature Roatan boasts weather that I personally find wonderful. A few days each year, a cold front sweeps in, lowering temperatures by 10°F/5°C, prompting locals to don long sleeves and trousers due to the chill....

Things to consider when traveling with a pet   Pet Relocation Important: If you are considering bringing your pets here, please be aware that it may be difficult, or even impossible, to take them back to your country of origin. To ensure a smooth return, take...

Useful Facebook Groups "An educated person is one who has learned that information almost always turns out to be at best incomplete and very often false, misleading, fictitious, mendacious - just dead wrong." Even before you arrive here you can have many of your...

The Hondurean and Private Education on Roatan “Education costs money, but then so does ignorance.” Claus Moser Education is the most important factor in moving with children Making the move to a new location can be challenging, not just for adults, but especially...

Police and Crime on Roatan “One moment of patience may ward off a great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.”   Chinese Proverb Security on Roatan This chapter is a minefield of diverse views on crime, as each of us forms our perspectives...

Researchis everything when building   Roatan at the moment is awash with construction. The aftereffects of COVID and the swarm of buyers that followed it have left Roatan with a small inventory of completed houses for sale. This has triggered a wave of...

Buying Real Estate on Roatan Or Chas's blunt guide to what you need to know to be safe!   The changing situation that is Roatan Buying real estate on Roatan has become somewhat more challenging since the advent of COVID-19. Oh, how COVID has transformed our...