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Latest Properties

Infinity Bay, Infinity Bay 708 Entire Unit, Roatan,
MLS# 25-264 $469,000
Infinity Bay, Infinity Bay 708 Entire Unit, Roatan,
Condos West Bay
2 bd 2 ba 1,138.5 sqft
Infinity Bay 708 50% Ownership, Roatan,
MLS# 25-263 $249,000
Infinity Bay 708 50% Ownership, Roatan,
Condos West Bay
2 bd 2 ba 1,138.5 sqft
2 BD/1 BA Blue Bahia, Tortugas del Mar, Roatan,
MLS# 25-812 $220,000
2 BD/1 BA Blue Bahia, Tortugas del Mar, Roatan,
Condos Sandy Bay
2 bd 1 ba 643 sqft
Sandy Bay, 4-Bedroom close to the beach, Roatan,
MLS# 24-711 $265,000
Sandy Bay, 4-Bedroom close to the beach, Roatan,
Homes Sandy Bay 0.06 ac
4 bd 2 ba 2,166 sqft
off Ocean View Drive, Horizon Estates Lot #2, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 25-189 $489,000
off Ocean View Drive, Horizon Estates Lot #2, Roatan,
Homes West Bay 0.23 ac
3 bd 2.5 ba 2,628 sqft
Crawfish Rock Road, Ex French Harbour Canopy, Roatan,
Ocean View
MLS# 24-426 $2,785,000
Crawfish Rock Road, Ex French Harbour Canopy, Roatan,
Acreage French Harbour 59.67 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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