When planning a gap year, Honduras probably isn’t the first country you think to visit. But if you want to tour Central America, then you should make this country part of your itinerary, especially if you like water sports.
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What to Do in Honduras
Most activities are water based on the islands so if you are a water baby, there is plenty to whet your appetite.
Diving schools
There are many dive schools in places like Utila, this is one of the top rated destinations in the world to go scuba diving. Check that the equipment looks new, suits are long legged and provide shoes, expect to pay £50 – £100.
Beach life – free!
Free or hire water taxi to explore Cays. Beach life is perfect for lounging and forgetting about the rest of the world. The cays (smaller deserted islands) are mostly privately owned but Water Cay can be reached by water taxi (30 mins) and offers the definitive deserted tropical island only metres across. Water Cay also hosts a 2 day music and dancing fiesta during the 1st week of August.
Explore Utila
Walking is popular and on such a small island you can get to know the whole place inside out within a few weeks. For your first ramble, head for Pumpkin Hill for a view of the whole island below. Take good shoes, sun hat and drink. Utila is small and all the party action takes place on the main street. All the restaurants and bars areowned by local people.
Blue Harbour Botanical Gardens
When in Roatan allow two hours to visit and take a taxi, there’s no need usually to book a tour. Ask the staff to call you a taxi for your return back. The setting is so special that it’s also a wedding venue! Entrance 10 US Dollars, about £7.
Yoga Classes
Want to try some yoga for the first time on a beautiful verandah? This is the place to have a go! It’s also a great way to make friends with locals and other travellers.
Volunteer
There are lots of volunteering opportunities in Honduras, perfect if you would like to travel and also help people, wildlife and the environment.