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Latest Properties

Sunnyside, Sandy Bay Condos, Roatan,
MLS# 25-817 $105,000
Sunnyside, Sandy Bay Condos, Roatan,
Condos Sandy Bay
2 bd 2 ba 861 sqft
West End, Coral Breeze Unit No. 4, Roatan,
MLS# 25-699 $629,000
West End, Coral Breeze Unit No. 4, Roatan,
Condos West End
2 bd 2 ba 1,100 sqft
Punta Blanca, Aroha Estate LOT#3, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 26-22 $259,000
Punta Blanca, Aroha Estate LOT#3, Roatan,
Residential Lots Punta Blanca 0.23 ac
Little Bight, Casa Sirena, Utila,
Waterfront Ocean View
MLS# 25-839 $529,000
Little Bight, Casa Sirena, Utila,
Homes Utila 0.33 ac
3 bd 2 ba 1,438 sqft
Pumpkin Hill Beach House, Utila,
Waterfront Ocean View
MLS# 25-493 $469,000
Pumpkin Hill Beach House, Utila,
Homes Utila 0.14 ac
2 bd 2.5 ba 1,185 sqft
Reef Point Triplex, Utila,
Waterfront
MLS# 23-266 $320,000
Reef Point Triplex, Utila,
Homes Utila 0.28 ac
5 bd 5 ba 2,775 sqft
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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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