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Útila is one of the most affordable and popular diving destinations in the world, its natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle, makes many visitors consider staying for long periods of time, it is an island committed to caring for the environment and thanks to its rich in nutrients and fish, it is a place where you can easily enjoy the company of groups of dolphins and the largest fish on the planet, the whale shark.
Útila is located north of the mainland of Honduras and is the smallest island of the archipelago of Islas de la Bahía, an island surrounded by 13 keys within its jurisdiction.
Útila, has an average height of 15 meters above sea level and because it is surrounded by sea, jungles, wetlands, and mountains, it has an average relative humidity that exceeds 78%.
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF THE YEAR
31 ° C
TEMP. RANGE MAXIMUM
27 ° C to 32 ° C
AVERAGE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF THE YEAR
19 ° C
TEMP. RANGE MINIMUM
19 ° C to 23 ° C
MONTHS WITH MORE RAIN
JUN to MAR
MONTHS WITH LESS RAIN
APR, MAY
You move around the island with low-consumption vehicles, by bicycle or on foot.
Due to its British heritage, the population is mostly English-speaking, and because tourism to the island comes from all over the world, you find many international food options, apart from succulent dishes of the local gastronomy where seafood, banana , and beans are a fundamental part of the recipe, keep in mind a varied list of dishes made with Lionfish, an invasive fish whose only way to control its populations is by consuming it. In the month of July the island’s carnival is celebrated, apart from a series of festivals that you can enjoy throughout the year.