Utila Facts:
Population: 10,000 (2005 estimate)
Area: 16 sq. miles/ 41 sq. kilometers /with 13 cays
Dimensions: 4 kilometers wide / 12 kilometers long
Language: English, Spanish
Cultures: English settlers, Afro Caribbean, Ladino
Temperature: Tropical: 80-85 degrees / 75%-90% humidity
Rain Season: Mid October - mid February
Hurricane Season: April 1- September 30
Flora: tropical forests, mangroves, sandy beaches
Fauna: 12 mammals, 36 species of reptiles and amphibians.
Birds: 120 species of resident and migratory birds
Marine Life: Fringing coral reef with hundreds of fish and invertebrate species
Currency: $1US = 19 Lempira / 1 Lempira = 5 cents US
Measurements: Imperial and Metric
Electricity: 110 Volts / 60 Hz
Telephone Code: (504)- country code and .HN (Honduras internet domain)
Entry Requirement: Passport, no visa for most countries, 30 day entry permit renewable up to 90 days
Departure Tax: $32- international / $1.60- domestic
Driving: Drive on right hand. Foreign license valid for 90 days.
Taxis: Agree on price before ride (see chart for prices)
Tipping: 10% at restaurants.

Utila's Activities:

Iguana Research and Breeding Station:
Take guided tours at the station where the threatened Utila iguanas are studied. M-W-F: 2-5 pm.

Learn Spanish: CASS language school:
Offers Spanish language and culture classes on weekly basis. (info@ca-spanish.com)

Horseback riding:
Utila offers excellent horseback riding tours both on the beach and in the back-country bush. (425-3134)

Fly Fishing:
The island's many lagoons and several lakes are a perfect place to practice the fine art of casting.

Diving/Snorkeling:
One of Utila's most popular wrecks is the Halliburton and the island is one of world's best sites for spotting whale sharks. Try any of the island's 11 dive shops located throughout town and on the Cayos.

Deep Sea Fishing:
Anglers can try hooking wahoo, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, barracuda, tuna and marlin. Charters are available in East End.

Gunter's Driftwood Gallery:
Unique displays of resin inlays, wood sculpture, paintings, maps and jewelry. Look for a sign 50 m west of Mango Inn and give yourself an art break. (425-3113)

Utila Museum:
Delight in an extravagant space and discover the island's history thru a collection of antique documents, bottles, pottery, yaba-ding-dings, coins and post-cards. (425-3270)

Water Sports:
At Chepas Beach, five minutes from town, you can rent a jet-skis, go on a 2-man tubes, or ride on the 4-person "Water Banana." (425-3244)

Water Cay Camping:
Rent a sea kayak, or ask about motor boat charter to visit this uninhabited cay that can be yours for a day.

Kite surfing:
Learn to kite surf or just watch the adventurers on Chepas beach.

Climbing Wall:
Take a course, or just show-off your skills by going vertical on a 40 foot man made climbing wall.

Pumpkin Hill:
Hike to the islands highest spot, look for its caves and a legendary pirate treasure.

Jade Seahorse:
Experience a unique, extravagant garden, Treetanic treetop bar and cave space envisioned and built by one of Utila's best artists and visionary spirits. (425-3270)

Dining:
The abundant seafood and extravagant characters made Utila into a culinary destination delight. Try Italian, seafood, American, sushi, Israeli, Vegan, or Chinese. Its all here.

People watching:
sit in a sidewalk café sipping a cappuccino, on the 'red bench,' and watch the local characters pass.

Utila Carnival:
Every April parades, beauty queens, dance and sport contests make Utila a must. Weeklong neighborhood parties and carnivals precede the weekend finale that is one of the best in Honduras.

Sunjam:
A week after Utila Carnival the Water Cay in Cayos hosts the largest 24 hour rave party in Central America.

Mangrove Tour:
Rent a kayak, or hire a boat to see the man made canal. Experience the serenity of a mangrove forest and spot a crocodile, or two.

Bird Watching:
Hike just walk or bike past the old airport to a viewing dock that will put you in a middle of a marshland and dozens of bird species.

Iron Shore:
See and feel the waves crash into the ancient emerged coral.

Beach:
Try the nearby Chepas beach for great sand, snorkeling. For a more private beach experience try the Pumpkin Hill beach, or David's Beach on the West End.