Two men standing ankle-deep in water on a beach, wearing hats, sunglasses, and casual clothes, with palm trees and a building in the background.

Guanaja, Honduras

A coastal landscape showing a lush green hillside with small ponds and a sandy shoreline, next to a calm blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

The Crown Jewel 

The Bay Islands of Honduras are located in the Caribbean Sea, east of Belize and north of mainland Honduras. Despite the issues and violence that can occur on the mainland, these islands remain peaceful and unaffected. The local communities rely solely on tourism for their livelihoods, making it the lifeline of their economies. As a result, tourism is not only encouraged but also crucial for the islands' economic sustainability.

Guanaja is an island located 43 miles off the northern coast of Honduras is considered the most remote of the Bay Islands. Known as the "Green Island" of Honduras, it has a mountainous terrain and lush vegetation, making it the most prolific of all the Bay Islands. In addition, the island is blessed with plenty of natural spring water. The population of Guanaja is only 5,500 and is spread out among several local fishing villages.

A tropical beach with clear blue water, coral reefs, and a thatched hut
A person holding a fish in clear ocean water with underwater plants visible at the bottom.
A scenic aerial view of a coastal landscape with clear green and blue waters, a rocky shoreline, dense green forested hills, and a partly cloudy sky.
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A peaceful shoreline scene with a small boat anchored in calm water, a person fishing on the boat, a sandy beach in the foreground, green trees on a hill to the right, and a blue sky with scattered white clouds.
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A man standing on a boat near a tropical shoreline with green trees, holding a fishing rod, wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a face covering.
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A person wearing a hat, face mask, and light-colored clothing walking on a wooden dock towards a small, weathered shed over clear water, with a boat tied to the dock and a mountainous landscape in the background.
Person in waders fishing in shallow clear water at the beach
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A person holding a small, colorful fish with a long, pointed snout and a fishing lure attached to its mouth.

Guanaja is one of the Caribbean's last untouched islands. Swaying pines, dense rainforest, and jungle-covered mountains rise over crystal-clear water in vivid blues and greens. Miles of empty beaches and wilderness surround you, and freshwater waterfalls are a short hike away. Most travelers have never heard of it.

Come for the fishing, the diving, or the island itself. Whether you're a seasoned angler or brand new to saltwater fly fishing, our guides will put you on the water and on the fish. Prefer to dive, snorkel, hike to a waterfall, or relax on a quiet beach? Build the stay that suits your group. And after twenty years of welcoming guests, we can tell you the people of Guanaja are some of the kindest you'll ever meet.

Your visit gives back. Booking with Fly Fish Guanaja supports the local community, including projects like building the first hospital on Guanaja, setting up computer labs in schools, and regenerating a once-devastated mangrove forest. It also creates jobs and strengthens the island's economy.

Having fun has never been so meaningful.

Boats docked at a pier on a calm ocean during a sunset with clouds in the sky.

Mangrove Bight, Guanaja

Guana​ja is a haven where time passes like tranquil moments. The unhurried Caribbean rhythm infused with the island's seafaring people creates a serene, joyous, and tightly knit community. What could be more valuable than this?

Getting to know Guanaja

  • Location – 43 miles off the north coast of Honduras and 8 miles from Roatan. ​

  • Size – about 3×11 miles

  • The area's population is around 5,500, with most people residing in Bonacca.

  • Climate – Throughout the year, temperatures remain around 80 degrees, with the rainy season generally occurring from October to January.

  • Where to find the locals – 3 villages called Bonacca, Mangrove Bight, and Savannah Bight

  • Vegetation – The interior highland basins and valleys, as well as the low valleys and lower mountains, are home to lush, mountainous, open, dry, deciduous woodlands and temperate grasslands. There are also broad belts of dense evergreen broad-leaved forests that have many species of large trees, such as pine, mahogany, lignum vitae, Spanish cedar, balsa, rosewood, ceiba, sapodilla, and Castilla rubber. Additionally, mangroves are very prevalent on the island.

  • Highest Peak – one peak rises to almost 1,400 feet

  • Activities – diving (50 + dive sites of Guanaja), snorkeling, deep sea and flats fishing, hiking, waterfall hike.

  • Aquifers, Waterfalls, and the Great Barrier Reef support an extensive coral reef that is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef

  • Access to fresh water and several waterfalls can be explored.