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Your Guide to Roatan
18+ years of accumulated knowledge about buying property, living, and doing business on Roatan — every detail, warning, and piece of advice documented here.
Buying Property
Chas's blunt guide to purchasing real estate safely on Roatan.
Building on Roatan
Everything about lots, permits, builders, and construction costs.
Residency
Visa types, overstay fines, and whether residency is worth it.
Banking
Which banks to use (and avoid), ATMs, and moving money internationally.
Transportation
Flights, ferries, buses, taxis, and driving on the island.
Utilities
Electricity, internet, cell phones, and mail delivery.
Medical & Dental
Hospitals, clinics, dentists, insurance, and common health issues.
Business
Starting or buying a business — pitfalls, labor laws, and hard truths.
Island Life
Weather, safety, schools, pets, volunteering, and rentals.
Chas's Books
Life on Roatan and the award-winning To Hold The Sun.