Sandy Bay Attractions
The small community of Sandy Bay is the cultural center of Roatán. It is here where the Institute of Marine Sciences, The Roatán Museum, the Carambola Gardens and the Sandy Bay Marine Reserve are located.
Carambola Gardens
Carambola Gardens offers trails winding through forests of fruit trees, palms, ferns, orchids, spices and mahogany. Iguana Wall is a sheer section of cliff that offers a breeding area for iguanas and parrots.
Institute of Marine Sciences
The Institute of Marine Sciences has dolphin presentations and lectures by marine biologists on corals, reef fish, invertebrates and mangrove eco-systems of Roatán.
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Tropical Treasures Bird Park
Tropical Treasures Bird Park has a live exhibit of macaws, toucans and parrots that are native to Honduras, as well as a few species from South America. The birds, all from a private collection of many years, are in good condition and there are several species that are extremely rare, such as bufon's macaw, a large green macaw that is native only to Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. 17 species and over 95 birds are enjoyed in the park pleasantly shaded by big old mango trees.
