RoatánShopping

Shopping in Roatán

  1. Yaba Ding Ding

    Located on the ground floor of a two-story commercial center next to HB Warren, this friendly shop has a surprisingly complete selection of Honduran artesanía, including Lenca pottery, Garífuna paintings, glasswork from Tegucigalpa, junco baskets from Santa Barbara, even some talavera dishes and clay masks from El Salvador for good measure. Also on display – but not for sale – are several pieces of yaba ding ding, an island term for pre-Colombian artifacts.

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  2. Ivis Gift Shop

    The very friendly proprietor here has packed her small wood-shack shop with Honduran, Salvadoran and Guatemalan artesanía (handicrafts), plus T-shirts and other knick-knacks – some are good, some not so good, but it’s worth a browse if you’re in the market for souvenirs.

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  3. HB Warren

    The largest supermarket on this end of the island, this is a good place to stock up on groceries. It also has a popular cafeteria (mains L$20 to L$60) with counter seating, low prices and possibly the best fried chicken on the island.

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  4. Eldon’s

    The island’s largest supermarket is on the access road to French Harbour, just off the main cross-island highway. Dollars, traveler’s checks and credit cards (no commission) are all accepted.

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  5. Out of the Blue Mini Mart

    This small, expensive bodega at the north end of the beach is good for water, soda, and snacks, and has a limited selection of canned foods.

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  6. Barefoot Charlie's

    A big collection of beach trash, but not much else; offers two-for-the-price-of-one or buy one, get the second one at half-price.

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  7. Produce Truck

    You can get fresh fruit and veggies from a produce truck that is usually parked near the First Baptist church.

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  8. Tyll's Dive

    Old Tyll hasn't run this dive shop since 2003 but the current management maintains a relaxed, friendly shop.

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  9. Casi Todo Bookstore

    New and used English-language books to buy or trade. Located at the west entrance to town.

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  10. Woody’s Groceries

    Woody’s Groceries is not well stocked.

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  12. West End Divers

    A small dive shop catering to a younger crowd.

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  13. Coconut Tree Market

    A well stocked supermarket.

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