What it's like
Coxen Hole is the island's capital and main town, the place locals call el pueblo. It is more commercial than touristy, with a working market and shops that sell to residents as well as visitors.
The main road runs through the town center. Fort Consolation overlooks the port area, and buses to West End leave from opposite the market.
Good to know
- Haggling over handicrafts is expected in Coxen Hole.
- Buses to West End run every 15 minutes during the day from opposite the market.
Coxen Hole
Coxen Hole is Roatan's main town and capital, known locally as el pueblo. Its main road is the place to hunt for unique gifts and local crafts.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Camp Bay Beach
It is a place to swim, lie in the sun and kayak the nearby mangroves.
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a small fishing village at the eastern end of Roatán, known for brightly colored wooden houses built on stilts over the water. It is pleasant to walk through at an easy pace.
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is a Garifuna village on the East End of Roatan, where visitors watch traditional dances, eat Garifuna food and hear the community's history. It is the place to go for Roatan's living culture.
West Bay Beach
West Bay Beach is a mile-long white sand beach on the west coast of Roatan, with a reef a short swim offshore. It is the island's best-known beach day and a main draw of West Bay.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Shopping
