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 One of the Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras, Utila is the closest to shore, smallest and flattest of the three main Bay Islands. It is accessible by small aircraft or by a one-hour ferryboat from La Ceiba. Word has gotten out that Utila has the least expensive dive certification courses on the planet, and it has become something of a Mecca for low-budget travelers. A healthy competition between over a dozen small dive shops has brought prices down to $229 for an open water certification course or an advanced open watercourse. True to its reputation, most of the hotels on the island also cater to the budget traveler, although high-end alternatives are available. Utila real estate has also become a popular investment. Recently it has been discovered that Utila is one of the best places in the world to see whale sharks, the world's largest (yet harmless) fish. But there is much more to this island than diving:
Fishing - Deep-sea fishing and bone fishing is becoming popular, and a number professional options exist for the avid or just the occasional fisherman. The Utila Lodge was originally set up as a fishing lodge, but now offers diving and whale shark watching as well.
Beaches - Utila, Honduras, has many beautiful, unspoiled beaches. Jack Neil Beach, southwest of Utila town, is probably the island's longest stretch of sand. More secluded beaches can be found on the north shore by walking an hour across the island to Pumpkin Hill beach. Probably the most popular beach is Water Key, just off of Pigeon Key. This is a splendid, coconut-lined beach surrounded by azure waters, a perfect place to string a hammock and forget about the world for a while.
Pumpkin Hill - The higher of only two low hills (270 ft. high) on an otherwise completely flat Utila, Pumpkin Hill makes a nice getaway from town. An hour's walk out Monkey Tail road or a fun 15-minute bike ride will bring you to this rounded hill perforated by caves. One of the caves is sizeable, the Brandon Hill Cave, where pirate treasure is said to have been buried.
Cross Island Canal - A man-made canal crosses the island at its narrowest point, providing a convenient way to get to the north side of Utila. You can hire a small boat to take you through the mangrove-lined canal, emerging on the north shore, then west along the beach to Turtle Harbor, which protects another secluded beach. Continue west along the coast to the West End, where you will pass Ragged Key, a protected bird-nesting site. Then you can come back along the south side of the island past the Utila Keys, a collection of 10 small keys off Utila's southwest corner.
Utila Realty offers you a complete package of Utila real estate sales, travel, lodging, vacation planning and tours of the finest real estate available on Utila and the Honduras Bay Islands. We also offer a superb vacation rental service for property owners who would like an immediate return on their investment.
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| Motivated Seller, Pumpkin Hill, Oceanview House Lot |
$30,000
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| Mariners Landing Beachfront Community Starting $140,000 |
$140,000
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| Big Bight |
9+ acres on a private cove with beach and ocean front located about 1 mile from downtown by an existing road. This property represents an exceptional opportunity for either a resort or multiple unit development project.
$1,700,000
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| Big Rock Waterfront |
$85,000
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| Coral Beach Lot 7 |
$150,000
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| Lot 5 Rocky Point |
$235,000
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| Swanix Bay: Eastern Utila Beachfront |
A 2.5 acre parcel with 385 feet of beachfront may be sold in part or in its entirety for $475,000.385 feet of white sand fronts this 2.5 acre property just northeast of the new Utila Airport. Enjoy a wide, secluded beachfront in an as yet unpopulated area of the island. Soon to be supplied with power, the value of this property will increase dramatically. Landscape is plentiful in palm trees, almond trees, and flowering shrubs. Stable road access for all seasons. Large parcel affords many possibilities: build your dream home tucked within a private waterfront compound or divide the property into smaller developable lots.
$550,000
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| SOLD: Lot 6 Rocky Point |
PRICE REDUCED on Rare beachfront property located in the highly sought-after Trade Winds Development. Located in Rocky Point, the white sand beach is protected by fringing reef. One of the last beachfront lots in Utila with road access into town.Rare .327 acre parcel sitting on the white sand beach of Rocky Point in the Trade Winds Development. Just a five minute drive to town, this established community is dotted with high-end custom homes and palm trees. The safe coastal area features clear road access year-round and is only a 5 minute ride to town. The East Wind keeps the beach and surrounding areas cool. Stroll into town for dinner or spend the day relaxing alone on the shores of your very own beach. Property is ready for construction. Electricity is readily available.
$189,000
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