3 Best Sights in Roatan and the Bay Islands, Honduras

With one of the country's most extensive orchid collections, the Carambola Botanical Gardens are home to many different varieties of tropical plant. It is also a breeding area for iguanas. There are several trails to follow, and many of the trees and plants are identified by small signs. The longest trail leads up to the top of the hill, where you find an amazing view of the West End of the island. Guides can be hired at the visitor center.

With one of the country's most extensive orchid collections, the Carambola Botanical Gardens are home to many different varieties of tropical plant. It is also a breeding area for iguanas. There are several trails to follow, and many of the trees and plants are identified by small signs. The longest trail leads up to the top of the hill, where you find an amazing view of the West End of the island. Guides can be hired at the visitor center.

Often called one of the best small museums in Central America, the tiny Roatán Museum is well worth a visit. The facility, at Anthony's Key Resort, displays archaeological discoveries from Roatán and the rest of the Bay Islands and gives a detailed history of the entire island.