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Smallest of Islas de la Bahía, Honduras
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Útila is the smallest of the three major islands in the Bay Islands group in the west Caribbean Sea off the northern coast of Honduras. It's a very popular destination for those on a budget to get their PADI certifications, or do fun dives, and party. It's a great place to dive but there's little other reason to go.
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Utila's best sports bar and grill. 2 big screen TVs, food ranging from pizza, to toasted subs, to kebabs. Has a pool table, dart boards and great conversations.
Good food, drinks and service, with unmatched views of the harbour at sunset. There are daily specials.
private villas on the water the best views of the bay. Great accommodations, privacy and close to the reef
Rents small houses (some out on islands) for about US$10/person.
Útila Lodging
Artistic hotel with cabins set around a tropical botanical garden.
Probably the cheapest accommodation on the island, besides long term rentals and the free dorms that some dive shops offer to customers. Small clean doubles and twins with shared bathroom. Kitchen, Wi-Fi and hammock on the terrace available. The owner is friendly and chatty and it's fairly easy to meet backpackers.
Big clean rooms with fan, hot water and located in a quiet area.
Getting to Útila is a relatively simple process from many gateway cities. Direct flights to both San Pedro Sula and Roatan are now available from Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Toronto.
Read in the guideThe main town in Utila is fairly small and everywhere can be walked to fairly easily. Tuk-Tuks are available on the main road at all times and will go anywhere for US$1-$3.
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