The Mango Inn, located on Utila in the Bay Islands of Honduras Central America, was built with the atmosphere and feeling of the Western Caribbean in mind. We constructed the hotel entirely from wood with large airy rooms and huge porches, where guests can swing in hammocks and watch the day go by. The hotel is set in a classic Caribbean garden with coconut, canup, breadfruit, craboo, banana, lime and of course mango trees all about. Take a look around the site and then come and join us in the Mango Garden! Built in 1997,the beautiful Mango Inn hotel provides visitors to Utila with an ideal environment to relax in and enjoy the island. The atmosphere and feeling of the Caribbean was very much in the minds of the designers and landscapers. Situated at the center of the village within easy walking distance of all the amenities of the island, the Mango Inn is nestled in beautiful gardens, creating a perfect tropical paradise. The complex is made entirely of Honduran pine with large airy rooms and big porches, where guests can swing in hammocks and relax at a true Caribbean pace. The Mango Inn quickly gained a reputation as one of the best hotels in the region. Over the years, thanks to our green fingered team of landscapers and gardeners, the grounds of the hotel have grown into beautiful tropical surroundings that create a pleasant atmosphere where making friends comes naturally. In 2003 two deluxe cottages were built overlooking the gardens and 2004 saw the addition of our three tiered swimming pool making the Mango Inn a perfect paradise getaway. $759 -- FALL Special, September 15th to December 15th: 7 nights in an air conditioned cabin 3 dives per day for 6 days, 1 night dive, airport transfers, a welcome cocktail, half board and all local taxes. This price is per person assuming double occupancy and does not include the $3/day per person reef fee. You pay for a 2 dives/day package and you get a 3 dives/day package!!! Special announcements. From $1149 -- Eco-Diving SPECIAL: Beautiful Oceans Eco-Diving Adventures Applied Coral Reef Biology Courses. 7 nights in standard room. 3 boat dives per day for 6 days, 1 night dive, standard room - upgrade to Cabin accommodations available; Airport transfers; Breakfast and dinner; Complimentary welcome drink; 2 Beautiful Oceans Science Instructors during the entire trip, 2 Beautiful Oceans Marine Biology Courses (including: 1 deluxe collector's course binder, 2 full color course manuals of over 200 pages, 5 dive slates containing coral reef biology tools), immediate one-year access to online course with videos; Official Science Diver collector's certification card - your proof of contribution to coral reef conservation; Beautiful Oceans Science Diver Polo Shirt; Science Highlight Presentation: Reef Essentials - Coral Reef Keystone Species Explained, presented by Dr. Steve Box, Scientist and Researcher, Director of Utila Center for Marine Ecology; All taxes and service charges; Ask for details. For more information, click on logo on packages page

There are many fun and exciting things to do while staying at the Mango Inn on Utila. We like our guests to make their own decisions on activities during their stay. Please review the list below for examples and remember some activities are subject to weather conditions. Horseback/Hiking/ATV Tours. Iguana Research and Breeding Station. Bicycles can be rented from the hotel for half days or full days, or if you wish the entire length of your stay. Our Dive center can cater for anyone that wishes to go snorkeling. Whether from our boats or from shore, we can definitely introduce you to the underwater world. There are several shops and stalls along the high street where you can purchase anything from hand made crafts to board shorts from Costa Rica. There are beaches located all around the island of Utila but the most popular, Chepes beach, is situated at the west end of town and is easily accessible by foot. At the east end is the start of the airport reef and the beaches along this coast line are smaller and more secluded but offer better views and snorkeling spots. To reach the rest of the beaches in Utila it is highly recommened to rent an ATV but the trip is well worth the feeling of having your very own beach with no development in sight - the north side of the island offers isolated beaches and the only people you will see here are the divers on the boats moored in the marine reserve off shore. There are many options available on the mainland for those seeking more adventure. From climbing the highest point in the region, pica bonito, visible from the island of Utila, to whitewater rafting along the rapids high in the mountains or checking out the hustle and bustle of La Ceiba, the third largest city in Honduras, there is something for everyone and here at the Mango Inn we can assist you with arranging any of these activities. These islands, otherwise known as the Hog Islands are located between Utila, Roatan and the mainland. An ideal detination for a day trip, the waters in this area provide excellent dive sites and the islands themselves are great for nature lovers. One day dive trips can be organized at the Mango Inn. The Utila Cays are a collection of 12 tiny islets located off the southwest corner of the main island. It is possible to rent a private island - Sandy Caye and Diamond Caye both have a cabin available. If you wanted a complete escape from civilization, Water Caye is the ideal tropical beach paradise, several hundred metres long surrounded by piercingly blue water and coral reef- the only occupants here are the coconut palm trees to shade you from the Caribbean sun or support your hammocks. During your time diving with us at the Utila Dive Centre you will have access to our kayaks and our snorkelling gear free of charge. The fringing reefs on the Southside of Utila are ideal for snorkeling or free diving, especially offshore from the old airport or at the other end of town at Blue Bayou. Next to Blue Bayou is the southern entrance to the cross-island canal, ideal for an afternoon of kayaking. Bordering this waterway are lush mangroves that provide home to an array of wildlife, the most thrilling of which being the freshwater crocodile. Although sightings are not too common a glimpse of this large reptile is not unheard of. Half way up the canal is a small dock where a trail leads to Turtle Harbour Pond, the site of a small pre-Colombian ruin. On the north side of the island west of where the canal opens out are some secluded beaches for sunbathing or snorkeling. If you would like a break from water sports you could explore Utila's bush covered wilderness on horseback, by foot or even on an all terrain vehicle. Aladdin's cave is a popular destination with a large freshwater pool inside for cooling down during your mounted trip. On the north side of the island is Pumpkin Hill beach accessible by a 5km dirt road through the island. Much of the coast here is covered with fossilized corals and rocks but there are still plenty of good sandy spots for relaxing or snorkeling. Near the beach is Pumpkin Hill itself, 270 ft high and riddled with caves, one of which is the spacious Brandon Hill Cave, and local myth has it containing Pirates Treasure from centuries ago. Closer to town is Stuarts Hill, like Pumpkin Hill it is a former volcano. From the top are great views of town and the south side of the island, and nearby are the barely visible remains of a pre-Columbian ceremonial site. If you need a break from diving this makes for an interesting expedition. Watch the several different species of bizarre looking swamp creatures feed and wander around their natural habitat. The station has several species of iguana including Ctemosaura baberi found only in the mangrove swamps of Utila. New to Utila, this activity has proven to be very popular on the island. The volcanic formations and dense jungle on the Northside make an ideal setting for this exciting pursuit where two teams of up to twelve people can enjoy an afternoon out of town. Sessions can be arranged at Tranquila Bar or through Utila Dive Center. A variety of jetskis are available for rent, ranging from 750cc to 1200cc. Prices depend on duration of rental and engine size and can be organised at Chepes beach just outside of town. Windsurfing, water skiing and wakeboarding are all common activities available to any of our visitors that would rather spend some time on the water instead of under the water. The prevailing easterly wind provides ideal conditions on the south side of the island for any windsurfing enthusiast. The Eastern Harbour Bay can play host to the perfect setting for water skiing and wake boarding, or for those looking for more of a challenge the waves off Iron Shore would make for some more serious action.

Light House and Harbor. Utila Island from Plane. Utila is a different world to mainland Honduras because of the 300 year British influence on the Bay Islands. The island is mostly uninhabited except for the small fishing village of East Harbour with a population of 6000. The main language on the island is English whereas mainland Honduras speaks Spanish. Historically Utila was largely a fishing and agrarian community. Its claim to fame is that Henry Morgan's treasure is buried somewhere on the Island. The beaches are found west of town toward Blue Bayou. At Blue Bayou you can swing in a hammock, relax and enjoy the beach with a good book or snorkel on the reef just offshore. The Utila Cayes are just short boat trip away where you will find 11 palm studded islands surrounded by white sandy beaches. Utila has only one main road lined with gingerbread houses in lively colored pastels. The village looks like it came from 1950. The locals are friendly and happy and love to welcome new visitors to their island. There are a number of services available including a telephone/fax office at Hondutel. Email and internet access services found at the Mango Tree Internet Cafe or Howell's Internet Cafe. Banking can be done at one of the two banks on the island, where cash advances, money exchange, and exchange of travel cheques can be processed. There is an official business lunch break (siesta) from 11:30am-1:30pm. Electrical power is provided by a new independent company called 'UPCO' that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a great improvement since 2003 where previously town power was unreliable and operated only from 6am to 12am. There is a municipal government building found next to the ferry dock that can administer all visa and passport documents. A large well equipped clinic is located on the island as well as a dive injury trauma and recompression chamber facility. To learn more about Utila and for a great online informational resource visit. AboutUtila.com - Official site of Utila, The Bay Islands, Honduras. At the start of the 20th century, following the founding of a company in 1899 by the Vaccaro brothers of New Orleans, Honduras earned it's nickname as the Banana Republic. This company later became The Standard Fruit Company and made bananas the major export crop of Honduras. The United Fruit Company of Boston who controlled the largest fruit interest in Honduras was also founded in 1899. The population of Honduras in 2000 was 6.5 million. The country covers an area of 112,000 square kilometers. Forested land amounts to 53.6% of the total area, which means that there is a significant amount of natural resources remaining. Rain is most frequent in the Caribbean during the months of September through to January. The driest months in the Bay Islands are April and May and are very hot with temperatures exceeding 90 F/32 C. Honduras has 70 natural reserves which it hopes will be developed as national parks. The park system has been in existence legally since 1987. Natural reserves continue to be established on the Caribbean coast and all support and interest is most welcome. Parks in existence include La Tigra, outside Tegucigalpa, the Biosphere of the Rio Platano River, Punta Sal and Pico Bonito outside La Ceiba. These parks have visitors centres,hiking trails and camping. Over half of the population lives by the land; coffee, bananas and shrimp are the main export crops and Honduras is the world's forth largest exporter of bananas. Cotton, once important is now far less so. Tobacco, corn, beans, rice and sugar are grown mostly for domestic use but some small quantities are sometimes exported. Timber is a major export, controversy over the development of forestry reserves has laid the future expansion of the industry open to doubt. Honduras' Caribbean coast has a mixture of banana-exporting ports, historic towns (in particular Trujillo) beach resorts and Garifuna villages. There is Pico Bonito National Park, other wildlife refuges and the overland 'Jungle Trail' to Guatemala.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Access to internet
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Pets are accepted
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted