Oak Ridge: Exploring the Venice of Roatan, A Getaway to Unique Afro-Caribbean Heritage Sites
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5 Ratings
Roatan
Discover the unique Afro-Caribbean heritage sites in Oak Ridge, the Venice of Roatan. Explore the colorful houses, water taxis, and local lifestyle for an unforgettable getaway.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Roatan - Our guide will take you to Oak Ridge View, a wonderful site for unique photos of the picturesque fishing village.
What's Included
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Multiple stops for photos
  • Hotel pickup
  • Water Taxi to explore the harbour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience a memorable journey in Roatan island, taking in stunning sightseeing opportunities all the way to the east end. Our guides will escort you to the island’s oldest community known as Punta Gorda, a settlement with Garinagu Afro-descendent culture. You’ll receive a brief introduction about their arrival on the island. The vibrant houses give it a distinct charm. After a while, we’ll proceed to Oak Ridge, which is referred to as the Roatan’s Venice. This is one of the island’s ideal locations for capturing unforgettable photographs and enjoying exciting water taxi trips.

Oak Ridge stands as the capital of the east end. Here, you can observe the inhabitants’ way of life, including their use of small canoes for transportation, and their homes built around the waterfront on stilts. On our return journey, we’ll make a stop at Isery, the Pirate boat located near Punta Gorda village for some fantastic photo opportunities.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Roatan
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rick_l
Mar 21, 2023
Great family time on the beautiful island of Roatan. - The driver accompanying us for the whole day, Bran, was great. He took us to all the beautiful & interesting places on the island of Roatan. Captain Alex was very good too.
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Suzanne_m
Feb 8, 2022
Outstanding afternoon exploring the East Side with our guide Luis Diaz! Time well spent. - 1. The Punta Gorda cultural center. the history of the Garifuna people is so interesting. The women at this center did such a great job of telling their story 2. the Mangrove Tunnel boat ride. the mangroves and the history of the tunnels are fascinating and Capt Alex was so welcoming and fun! 3. Our tour guide for Luis Diaz was engaging, informative, and fun. He is a native of the island and extremely knowledgeable.
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Kayl_d
Jul 16, 2021
Louis is wonderful - Louis was awesome. This was our first time in Roatan and I'm already looking to return soon. He was a great host and takes great pride in his home. This was a well rounded tour that showed everything Roatan has to offer. You will not be disappointed.
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Sarah_l
Jul 5, 2021
Take this tour - Excellent tour. Louis was amazing he showed us everything and ensured we had a great time. Learned a lot about the island and saw all its great beauty. I’d highly recommend this tour to others.
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Sharon_s
Jan 5, 2023
Save your $$$!!! - This was a terrible excursion. I took it because I wanted to see where my family roots were, but the tour guide had practically no insight to offer about the island of Roatan and/or Oakridge and Punta Gorda. I was not impressed one bit by the mangroves trip. It was wasted $$$.
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