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Utila is much safer than the mainland, with very little violence and vir- From La Ceiba to Utila
tually no murders. Theft most commonly occurs as late-night snatch •Adult: 540 Lempira (approx. $US 25)
and runs from intoxicated people being careless, or occasional break- •Children between 5-11 years old: 248.00 Lempira (approx. $US 13)
ins if you forget to lock your door. Most hostels employ night watch- •Adults over 60 years old: 360.00 Lempira (approx. $US 19)
men. The biggest concern in Utila is the sand flies, which are worst at Boats between Roatan and Utila
dawn and dusk or when there is no breeze. They are best coped with Bush’s Island Charters
by either wearing full length pants or applying a layer of oil to your Lady Julia
body. Coconut oil, baby oil, suntan oil... anything works. Oils work There are several regional options to choose from for traveling by air
only if applied heavy enough to drown the insects before they can bite. to Utila from San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Tegucigalpa and Roatan.
Several shops on the island sell a local (made on Roatan), organic and Direct to Utila - Aerolineas Sosa, CM Airlines, Island Air Charter,
environmentally friendly (so as to not damage the coral) oil repellent. Aerocaribbea, Taca, Lanhsa and EasySky. International flights avail-
Traffic is also something to be aware of. The roads are narrow and able to and from Honduras are provided by the following.
some people drive too fast. Just because you’re a pedestrian doesn’t Aeromexico
necessarily mean they will give you the right of way. American Airlines (available Miami – Roatan)
HOW TO GET TO UTILA Avianca
The Utila Princess is the only larger passenger ferry servicing Utila Cayman Airways
and takes one hour. Ticket purchase and boarding located at the cargo Copa
port next to Roatan Galaxy office/boat. Reservations are only avail- Delta
able for large groups. You are allowed to check in 2 pieces of luggage Spirit
and one carry-on. Sunwing (Canada - La Ceiba direct)
Schedule: Monday – Sunday, From La Ceiba to Utila: 9:30 am & 4:00 Tropic Air
pm. From Utila to La Ceiba: 6:20 am & 2:00 pm United
Fares: From Utila to La Ceiba Bus services available to and from La Ceiba
•Adult: 520 Lempira (approx $US 25) Direct with A/C - Hedman Alas (Conections to Copan & Guatemala).
•Children older than 12 years: 448.00 (approx. $US 24) Viana
•Children between 5-11 years old: 224.00 Lempira (approx. $US 12) Stops with no A/C - Diana express. Transportes Mirna
•Adults over 60 years old: 336.00 Lempira (approx. $US 18)