Manawakie Park & West Bay Beach Tour: Roatan Wildlife & Relaxation

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What’s the experience like?

Right after we hopped off the van at Manawakie Park, I could hear a soft chatter from the monkey enclosure—kind of like a bunch of kids giggling. Our guide, Luis, handed us some fruit to feed the agouti rabbits (they’re way cuter than I expected). The sloths? They just hung there, blinking slow and lazy in the warm air. There’s this tiny hummingbird garden too—if you stand still enough, you’ll feel the breeze from their wings as they zip past your ear.

Around midday, we made our way down winding roads lined with mango trees toward West Bay Beach. The sand here is almost white, but not blinding—just soft underfoot. Locals set up little stands selling coconut water right by the shore. The water’s so clear you can spot fish darting around your ankles before you even think about snorkeling. And if you look out far enough, you’ll see where the reef starts—second biggest in the world, according to Luis. We spent hours just floating and people-watching; it’s easy to lose track of time here.