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Utila
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Útila (Isla de Útila) is the third largest of Honduras' Bay Islands, after Roatán and Guanaja, in a region that marks the south end of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest in the world. The eastern end of the island is capped by a thin veneer of basalticvolcanic rocks, erupted from several pyroclastic cones including 74 m (243 ft) Pumpkin Hill which forms the highest point on the island. It has been documented in history since Columbus' fourth voyage, and currently enjoys growing tourism with emphasis on recreational diving.
Utila is just 7 miles (11 km) long and 3 miles (4 km) at its widest and surrounded by vast coral reefs with prolific undersea life. The smallest of the major islands in The Bay Islands group, we are renowned as being one of the least expensive and most beautiful places in the world for a scuba diving vacation.
If you are planning a dive vacation to the Caribbean, consider the Island of Utila, as your destination. Our town is changing rapidly but you can still get a feel for the laid back attitude that has made the Island such a great escape from the stress and busy lifestyles of the mainland.
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