Shopping in Bay Islands
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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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Gunter’s Driftwood Gallery
The gallery and gift shop of Gunter Kordovsky – multimedia artist, accomplished diver, and Utila institution – is worth a stop. Most of Gunter’s art is made from materials he’s found on the beach or in the ocean – driftwood, shells, shark jaws – which are reworked and then shellacked to hell. Open every afternoon except Sunday; look for it near the Mango Inn.
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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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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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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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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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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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Bay Island Originals
Across from Reef Cinema, this small shop has a good selection of artesanía, clothing and souvenirs.
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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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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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Casi Todo Bookstore
New and used English-language books to buy or trade. Located at the west entrance to town.
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