What To Buy In Roatan?

[bishop35]

Are there any items that maybe you have found in Roatan that you can't find anywhere else? Maybe something that is manufactured or grown in Roatan that would be a great item to buy? I plan on buting some Honduran coffee, is there anything else that would be great to get while we are there? Thanks for your help:) .

[caribbean dreams]

Roatan is known for their hand carvings, you will find everything from jewelry boxes, coffee tables to front doors at the market place. I decided to get a Mahogany plack carved for me, I had the man put a palm tree and "roatan" on it, it was done in a few hours and cost $8.

[Twelvevman]

I found some really nice hand carved puzzle boxes. It was in a store on the right side of the street as you left the cruiseport. It was just after the little beach area.

[bishop35]

Roatan is known for their hand carvings, you will find everything from jewelry boxes, coffee tables to front doors at the market place. I decided to get a Mahogany plack carved for me, I had the man put a palm tree and "roatan" on it, it was done in a few hours and cost $8.

 

What a great idea! And a great souvenir of your vacation for a decent price. I am hiring a taxi for the day, I am sure they can help me find someone that can carve me an original. Thanks for the idea!

[bishop35]

Thank you for a couple of great ideas. Anyone else have a great unique buy in Roatan.

[leggybabe]

HUmmm, I would say property! Prices are going up, govt is stable, prices good and people friendly! Let me know if you need help.....

[leejay22]

We were there on the Zenith on Nov. 24th. We bought a lovely salad bowl with 6 small bowls and utensils. We also bought a hammock for $18 - plan on stringing it up next summer and remembering our cruise! :p The wooden boxes are carved and come as large as trunk sized. They are very attractive. They also had bags and blankets similar to Mexico.