Things to Do: Exploring the Tropical Natural Beauty of Roatan
Outdoor pursuits abound in this slice of tropical heaven we know as Roatan, and Blue Ocean Reef Resort can help arrange your favorite activities so you can partake of everything that the island offers.
Adventure seekers will surely want to take a zip line through our verdant jungle with the safety-focused Pirates of the Caribbean Canopy Tour, which offers the longest (dual) zip lines in the Americas, and many platforms and hanging bridges.
Bird watching is a great option in Roatan, home to nearly 100 species of resident and migratory birds. Early in the morning and just before sunset, native parrots – Red Lored and Yellow Naped Amazons – buzz and screech overhead, searching for fruits and seeds in the trees that abound at Blue Ocean Reef Resort. Raptors glide and call high above the trees, and it’s exciting to watch as they make spectacular dives for prey in the forest and the sea.
Other on-land options? A visit to Roatan Butterfly Garden, home to stunning local beauties, or to Arch’s Iguana and Marine Park for some up-close peeks at many indigenous critters. Visitors who’d rather explore the island at their own pace can just rent an ATV and take off on their own adventure.
You’ll want to snorkel these crystalline waters, of course, yet another way to enjoy the sea is aboard a deep-sea submarine, where you have no chance of getting wet but are able to witness the bevy of marine life and color under the ocean. For an added shot of adrenaline, sign up for a dive with reef sharks – try it at night for an unforgettable experience.
The waters that surround beautiful Roatan are teeming with wahoo, mahi mahi, blue marlin and others, for which fishing is also a much asked-about outing. Talk to your concierge about setting up a fishing charter for you and your family or group of friends. If you’d rather spend the day lounging about at sea, you can sign up for a catamaran tour, perhaps opting for a romantic sunset sail.
Guests staying at Blue Ocean Reef Resort also enjoy free access to Roatan Zoo & Island Adventure, home to a wide variety of local wildlife.
For additional information about a particular activity or to book your favorites, just contact your friendly concierge at Blue Ocean Reef Resort. We’ll take care of the rest.
