the mangrove canals

A tour of the mangrove canals in the Oak Ridge/Jonesville area on Roatan's south shore (about 15 minutes from Paya) is a fun, interesting adventure that can be arranged through Paya Bay Resort.

the canals

Trippy, surreal mangrove canals connect several island communities on eastern Roatan. A 'water taxi' tour of these canals and the seaside towns is a great little adventure.

Photo: Daria and Zenona

photo of the day

Mangrove canal on Roatan's south shore.  Paya Bay offers a tour of the island towns of Oak Ridge and Jonesville which includes a fascinating trip through the mangroves.

Photo: Tammy and Charles McKay

water taxi tour

Special guests Ellen, Diana, and Mike board Emerald's (in jeans) 'folkloric' water taxi in Oak Ridge, Roatan for a trip through this charming island town and its mangrove canals.

With its unique pizzazz, Emerald's water taxi is widely sought after by visitors to Oak Ridge.

video: mangrove canals

mangrove canal tour (sunday, april 18)

Today I accompanied special guests Forrest, Erika, Tim, and Jessie (all visiting from Minnesota) on the mangrove canal tour on the south side of the island.

This tour takes you through the beautiful mangrove canals...

... as well as gives a glimpse into local island culture ...

... and includes a mandatory stop at the Hole in the Wall, a charming seaside bar and eatery.

p&t series, part 1

Atlanta friends Petra and Trevor were down here in Roatan this past week. We went on the mangrove canal tour in the Oak Ridge/Jonesville area on the South side of the island. It was a blast!

A nice view of one of the narrow mangrove canals.

In addition to the mangrove canals, this tour is a cultural experience as it allows visitors to see a typical island town with homes on stilts built along the water's edge.

A map of this fun tour. I give it two thumbs up and definitely recommend it!