What it's like
Oak Ridge is a small village on the eastern end of Roatán, where wooden houses in bright colors stand on stilts along the shore. Locals call it the Venice of Roatán. It is a fishing village, and the sea shapes its daily life.
A visit is simple. Walk the lanes at your own pace, or ride a tuk-tuk through the colorful streets. A water taxi lets you see the houses from the water. The village sits at the end of the paved road that runs east from West Bay, so allow time for the trip east and back.
Good to know
- Wear long pants, long sleeves and high-strength bug spray. Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.
- Sand fleas are concentrated in coastal areas. Their bites may itch for days or weeks.
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.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
West End
West End is a small village on Roatán's west end, full of restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and beaches. Visitors swim off its sand, walk the paved main road and head out on the water.
Port Royal National Park
Port Royal National Park is a trail park on the eastern side of Roatán, with paths that climb to viewpoints over the Caribbean. It is a quiet place to walk.
Camp Bay Beach
It is a place to swim, lie in the sun and kayak the nearby mangroves.
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.
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Old town and historic sights
