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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 place mats to wood carvings and objects d'art. The trick is knowing where to look.
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 it's 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.
Gunter's Driftwood Gallery:
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 seahorses, and resin-and-shell inlayed jewelry. Stop by for a unique vision of Utila.
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.
Guatamalan Store:
Located on main street, past the intersection with Mamilane Road (no sign). You'll know this store from the abundant colorful fabrics lining it's walls and piled on it's floor. Among the finds: authentic, hand-woven dresses, shirts, place mats and dolls.
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