Utila Island

Utila is the smallest of Honduras' Bay Islands.

The eastern end of the island is capped by a thin veneer of basaltic volcanic rock, including 74 m (243 ft.) Pumpkin Hill, which forms the highest point on the island. The island attracts tourists and international backpackers. More than eighty diving sites are located around the island among its extensive reefs and marine life, including the elusive whale shark.

Apparently one find unique local cuisine including white bread made with coconut milk, mango jam, conch meat, and crab which we will look out for on our return! Sadly we spend only one day at this lovely, lively island. We had a good dry weather window to sail on to Livingston, Guatemala and we heard various bad reports of boats dragging anchor due to bad holding in wind change. Checking out of Honduras at the port control office and immigration were just as painless as the checking in were at Guanja Island.