About Utila

The Caribbean island of Utila is one of three islands which make up the Bay Islands. The other two islands are Roatan and Guanaja. Utila is approximately 18 miles off the coast of Honduras, and is about seven miles long and three miles wide.

Utila is less developed than its larger and better known neighbor Roatan, and has a unique culture which is friendly and welcoming. The true Utilians speak a version of English as their primary language, and Spanish, as the islands are now part of Honduras.

Utila has been likened to a "Key West of 20 years ago" (Thurston Clark). It is definitely the place to vacation for those who are tired of the noise of jet skis, motor boats, beach vendors and the intense activity levels of many resort communities. The island is not overrun by tourists, though an increasing number of visitors have discovered Utila. As opposed to its neighboring island of Roatan, there is no need to rent cars to explore the island - in fact, you can't! Exploration is best carried out on a bicycle, motorcycle or scooter, golf cart, 4-wheeler, or your own feet. You can easily walk the island in a 1/2 to 3/4 day trip.

Warning: It is not uncommon for visitors to extend their intended stay, when time and finances permit. In fact, one of the common jokes among the transient diver crowd is "I'm taking the ferry tomorrow". Recently one young lady boarded the ferry leaving Utila, only to jump off, dancing back down the dock singing "I'm not leaving, I love Utila!" She stayed six more months and cried when she finally did leave.

Utila is an ideal place to come if you enjoy kicking back, diving, snorkeling, beach combing, fishing or just reading a good book. If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful, relaxing place to hang your hat for awhile, Utila is the place to do it. Utila offers much to do, or nothing to do, and there's no pressure to do either.

For additional Utila information, check out these two excellent, Utila based, websites. www.aboututila.com and www.utilaguide.com.

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