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Latest Properties

Ocean Hills Residences, Lot 9, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 24-854 $65,000
Ocean Hills Residences, Lot 9, Roatan,
Residential Lots Punta Gorda 0.25 ac
Ocean Hills Residences, The Twins, Lot 14, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 24-862 $359,000
Ocean Hills Residences, The Twins, Lot 14, Roatan,
Homes Punta Gorda 0.11 ac
3 bd 3.5 ba 2,491.6 sqft
Ocean Hills Residences, The Twins, Lot 13, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 24-861 $359,000
Ocean Hills Residences, The Twins, Lot 13, Roatan,
Homes Punta Gorda 0.13 ac
3 bd 3.5 ba 2,491.6 sqft
Politilly Bight, Lot #2, 0.50 Acre, ocean View, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 25-629 $60,000
Politilly Bight, Lot #2, 0.50 Acre, ocean View, Roatan,
Acreage Pollytilly Bight 0.5 ac
Politilly Bight, 1 Acre, Ocean View, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 25-630 $110,000
Politilly Bight, 1 Acre, Ocean View, Roatan,
Acreage Pollytilly Bight 1 ac
Jonesville Road, Jardines Verdes Lot#1, Roatan,
MLS# 25-632 $39,000
Jonesville Road, Jardines Verdes Lot#1, Roatan,
Residential Lots Jonesville 0.14 ac
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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.

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