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Around Utila
The three-mile by seven-mile island of
Utila is set between a fringing coral reef and a 2000’
deep continental shelf. The positioning of the island makes
it a Mecca for divers. Utila is also famous for its many whale
shark encounters which occur throughout the year. Pristine snorkeling,
fishing for tarpon and bonefish, and an eclectic blend of diverse
culture also help to make the area an exciting experience for
visitors.
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Shopping
| Looking to take a bit of the
island home with you? You won't find an abundance of souvenir
shops on tiny Utila, but you can find a range of worthy
keepsakes from quality t-shirts and hand-woven placements
to wood carvings and objets d-art. The trick is knowing
where to look. |
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Bay
Island Originals |
| Located on Main Street across from the Reef
Cinema. This tidy shop packs in an astounding assortment
of quality items. Unparalleled for its selection of whale
shark, iguana and Utila t-shirts, Bay Island Originals also
carries Central American handicrafts, Cuban and Honduran
cigars, bathing suits, an array of postcards and stationary
and much more. |
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Gunter's
Driftwood Gallerie |
| Located on Losano Road, past the intersection
with Cola de Mico Road on the right-hand side. Owner.Artist
Gunter Kordovsky has been living, diving and making art
on Utila for more than thirty years. Starting with rustic
base materials, he adds a touch of whimsy to create such
curios as buoy lamps, mahogany sea horses, and resin-and-shell
inlayed jewelry. Stop by for a unique vision of Utila. |
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Di
Gial |
| Located on Main Street, past Munchies restaurant,
on the left-hand side. This funky, little Rastafarian-style
shop near the center of town piles its shelves with a mishmash
of tchotchkes, but look closely and you'll find some beautiful
treasures, like hand carved Bay Island-jade pendants. |
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For more information and pictures
of Around Utila check out the links below:
Shopping | Restaurants
| Navigating Utila | Island
Activities
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