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Drinks & Nightlife
Pizza, burgers, tacos, salads, and more - Free Delivery, message them on face book.
FREE Pool. Weekly specials. Tuesday Trivia Night. Saturday Club Night.
Skid Row Bar & Grill
Main StreetPizza, burgers, tacos, salads, and more - Free Delivery, message them on face book.
FREE Pool. Weekly specials. Tuesday Trivia Night. Saturday Club Night.
Open from 4pm until late! Very late. Most famous for Tequila Tuesday drink specials - This is the place to go any late night of the week. Raised deck for sunset viewing, or jumping off.
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Tranquila Bar
Calle PrincipalOpen from 4pm until late! Very late. Most famous for Tequila Tuesday drink specials - This is the place to go any late night of the week. Raised deck for sunset viewing, or jumping off.
Where's the party? Here it is! Thursday is Ladies Night - ladies drink for FREE from 9-11pm. Open until 3am... or later. Watch your step! At the end of the dock is an "aquarium" cut out in the floor boards. Many people have accidentally fallen in.
Vinyl Utila
Where's the party? Here it is! Thursday is Ladies Night - ladies drink for FREE from 9-11pm. Open until 3am... or later. Watch your step! At the end of the dock is an "aquarium" cut out in the floor boards. Many people have accidentally fallen in.
Treehouse Bar - a magical property of mosaic artistry, complete with bridges and a tunnel. The property is open all day to the public for having wander. The bar is not always open, but when it is, it's worth checking out. If there's a party happening, it's a must.
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Treetanic Bar
Calle Cola de Mico, frente a la pulperia del paisanoTreehouse Bar - a magical property of mosaic artistry, complete with bridges and a tunnel. The property is open all day to the public for having wander. The bar is not always open, but when it is, it's worth checking out. If there's a party happening, it's a must.
You never know what will be happening at the grass shacks on the beach. But if you can hear the music, you know somebody's there.
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Chepes Beach
Calle PrincipalYou never know what will be happening at the grass shacks on the beach. But if you can hear the music, you know somebody's there.
Escape Beach Club Utila
Main StreetI've never actually been inside. Frequented by locals.
Food Scene
On the water, elevated for a breeze. From instagram worthy breakfasts for L90 to Lion Fish Ceviche for lunch, or Steak for dinner. A delightful place for nibbles, cocktails, or a birthday dinner. Sunday a variety of Eggs Benedict specials for brunch, starting at 11am. Very busy on Tapas Tuesdays - make a reservation.
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Mango Tango
On the water, elevated for a breeze. From instagram worthy breakfasts for L90 to Lion Fish Ceviche for lunch, or Steak for dinner. A delightful place for nibbles, cocktails, or a birthday dinner. Sunday a variety of Eggs Benedict specials for brunch, starting at 11am. Very busy on Tapas Tuesdays - make a reservation.
Fun place, with fun people, serving Texas style BBQ, and vegetarian options. On the water, great place to hang out for an afternoon or evening. Old fashioned fire on the side at night - try the Texas Sweet Tea.
Games: Giant Jenga, Corn-Hole, Nailed It, and more. The most creative "Challenge" on the island - grab your mule!
There's also relaxing hammocks.
Monday - Live Music
Friday - Ladies Night drink specials
Saturday - Bro's Night drink specials
Texas Mule Saloon - UTILA
Fun place, with fun people, serving Texas style BBQ, and vegetarian options. On the water, great place to hang out for an afternoon or evening. Old fashioned fire on the side at night - try the Texas Sweet Tea.
Games: Giant Jenga, Corn-Hole, Nailed It, and more. The most creative "Challenge" on the island - grab your mule!
There's also relaxing hammocks.
Monday - Live Music
Friday - Ladies Night drink specials
Saturday - Bro's Night drink specials
El Castillo Restaurant (located at Colibri Hill Resort)
Open Weekends - menu posted at entrance to road weekly.
Beautiful stone house surrounded by floral gardens. German Caribbean cooking. Good prices on bottles of wine. Charming staff in a delightful atmosphere. Occasionally live music. Special evening? Make a reservation.
Colibri Hill Resort
El Castillo Restaurant (located at Colibri Hill Resort)
Open Weekends - menu posted at entrance to road weekly.
Beautiful stone house surrounded by floral gardens. German Caribbean cooking. Good prices on bottles of wine. Charming staff in a delightful atmosphere. Occasionally live music. Special evening? Make a reservation.
More than a meal - an experience. Host Stewart builds his menu from many items he's able to grow in his garden or get on island. Inspired by his many years in Thailand and around the world, Stewart's place doesn't disappoint. Find him on Faceboo k @ Funky Chicken Inn.
Typically a dinner spot. Reservations recommended, not always open.
Funky Chicken Inn
More than a meal - an experience. Host Stewart builds his menu from many items he's able to grow in his garden or get on island. Inspired by his many years in Thailand and around the world, Stewart's place doesn't disappoint. Find him on Faceboo k @ Funky Chicken Inn.
Typically a dinner spot. Reservations recommended, not always open.
Open 3 days a week - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 6-10pm
Big BBQ Dinners. Steak, Pork Chops, Chicken, variety of fresh caught Fish. Served with 4-5 sides: salads, rice, garlic bread. Prices range from L.120 - L.300
Popular desserts: Triple X or Tres Leche
Desserts L.50
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RJ's
Open 3 days a week - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 6-10pm
Big BBQ Dinners. Steak, Pork Chops, Chicken, variety of fresh caught Fish. Served with 4-5 sides: salads, rice, garlic bread. Prices range from L.120 - L.300
Popular desserts: Triple X or Tres Leche
Desserts L.50
American/ Tipico Breakfast spot. American style menu all day.
2-4-1 brick oven Pizza on Tuesday nights (dine in only).
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Mango Inn Bar & Grill
Rocky Hill RoadAmerican/ Tipico Breakfast spot. American style menu all day.
2-4-1 brick oven Pizza on Tuesday nights (dine in only).
BEACH - SNORKELING - SPEND THE DAY. Delicious Cocktails, or a fabulous meal - Neptunes is a great spot to spend a day, enjoying the blue water views from a lounge chair or hammock, or snorkeling off the dock. Menu includes sandwiches, fish meals, ceviche appetizers, taco specials on Tuesday. Fresh herbs are grown out back, for minty mojitos and more.
FREE BOAT to Neptunes leaves from Blue Bayou dock (ask for directions, or take a tuk tuk), every hour on the hour, starting at 11am. Returning 30mins after every hour, until the sun has set.
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Neptunes at Coral Beach Village
1BEACH - SNORKELING - SPEND THE DAY. Delicious Cocktails, or a fabulous meal - Neptunes is a great spot to spend a day, enjoying the blue water views from a lounge chair or hammock, or snorkeling off the dock. Menu includes sandwiches, fish meals, ceviche appetizers, taco specials on Tuesday. Fresh herbs are grown out back, for minty mojitos and more.
FREE BOAT to Neptunes leaves from Blue Bayou dock (ask for directions, or take a tuk tuk), every hour on the hour, starting at 11am. Returning 30mins after every hour, until the sun has set.
Argentinian cooking -- try the Schnitzel and salad. Smoothies, hot dogs, breakfasts and more. Cute space in the shade, surrounded by greenery. Building also hosts Reef Cinema, and local library.
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Che Pancho
Argentinian cooking -- try the Schnitzel and salad. Smoothies, hot dogs, breakfasts and more. Cute space in the shade, surrounded by greenery. Building also hosts Reef Cinema, and local library.
Mario's Place
Caribbean / American. Fresh caught fish dishes, hamburgers, pasta, soup & salads.
Bar and restaurant, cute and quaint. Great people watching porch. Only place on island that sells BIG bottles of beer. Pasta, pizza, tipico dishes.
La Cueva
Bar and restaurant, cute and quaint. Great people watching porch. Only place on island that sells BIG bottles of beer. Pasta, pizza, tipico dishes.
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. American diner in a country house. Plenty of seating on large wrap around porch, and on shaded back deck. American & Tipico breakfasts. Smoothies. Burgers. Sandwiches. Pasta. Daily Specials.
Munchies
Calle PrincipalOpen for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. American diner in a country house. Plenty of seating on large wrap around porch, and on shaded back deck. American & Tipico breakfasts. Smoothies. Burgers. Sandwiches. Pasta. Daily Specials.
Yes, this is a dive shop. But they have a great restaurant! Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Daily specials - see the extensive chalk board lists. Property features picnic tables, hammocks, volleyball court, beach front.
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Underwater Vision
Calle PrincipalYes, this is a dive shop. But they have a great restaurant! Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Daily specials - see the extensive chalk board lists. Property features picnic tables, hammocks, volleyball court, beach front.
Hot buffet, priced by items (sadly not weight). Smoothies, and ice cream cone bar. Grocery store currently under repair.
Mermaids
Main StreetHot buffet, priced by items (sadly not weight). Smoothies, and ice cream cone bar. Grocery store currently under repair.
"Pucker-Up" HEALTHY BREAKFAST or LUNCH. Menu changes daily based on what fresh local ingredients are in season, and in stock. Creative juices, smoothies, baked goods. salads, and more.
Also, they offer Freediving Lessons.
Freedive Utila
Calle Principal"Pucker-Up" HEALTHY BREAKFAST or LUNCH. Menu changes daily based on what fresh local ingredients are in season, and in stock. Creative juices, smoothies, baked goods. salads, and more.
Also, they offer Freediving Lessons.
OPEN EARLY - Extensive menu serving breakfast and lunch. Cute cafe, located on the main road. Dock on water out back.
Hot Spot Cafe
OPEN EARLY - Extensive menu serving breakfast and lunch. Cute cafe, located on the main road. Dock on water out back.
RESTAURANT on the beach & ADVENTURE TOURS / KAYAK & SUP RENTALS +++
Tapas & More.
Veggie Tapas L50.
Surf and Turf Tapas L70.
Dinner and Lunch available L180.
Located right on the beach.
Porque....
En el mar, la vida es mas sabrosa!!!!
The Venue has something for everyone - great food, fun dorms, bumping parties, water both in front and out back. Perfect spot for a beer and sunset. Or rent a KAYAK ($15 a day per person) and travel through the mangroves to uninhabited North Side beaches. Pack a picnic, or order food to go, an excellent way to spend a day.
The Venue - Adventure Hostel, Bar and Grill
RESTAURANT on the beach & ADVENTURE TOURS / KAYAK & SUP RENTALS +++
Tapas & More.
Veggie Tapas L50.
Surf and Turf Tapas L70.
Dinner and Lunch available L180.
Located right on the beach.
Porque....
En el mar, la vida es mas sabrosa!!!!
The Venue has something for everyone - great food, fun dorms, bumping parties, water both in front and out back. Perfect spot for a beer and sunset. Or rent a KAYAK ($15 a day per person) and travel through the mangroves to uninhabited North Side beaches. Pack a picnic, or order food to go, an excellent way to spend a day.
Parks & Nature
Local research scientists available for hire! Want an indepth look at Utila flaura and fauna? Want to explore a bat cave, or fresh water cave for a refreshing dip? Contact Ashley or Holly at Kanahau.
Kanahau Utila Research and Conservation Facility
Pumpkin Hill RoadLocal research scientists available for hire! Want an indepth look at Utila flaura and fauna? Want to explore a bat cave, or fresh water cave for a refreshing dip? Contact Ashley or Holly at Kanahau.
Go for a swim, snorkel, or just enjoy a lounge chair with a book. A lovely place to spend a day, and stick around for sunset. DRINKS & BBQ available at the bar - try their fresh squeezed fruit juices, or a fancy cocktail made with the fresh squeezed juices. Best Pina Colada on island.
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Bando Beach
Go for a swim, snorkel, or just enjoy a lounge chair with a book. A lovely place to spend a day, and stick around for sunset. DRINKS & BBQ available at the bar - try their fresh squeezed fruit juices, or a fancy cocktail made with the fresh squeezed juices. Best Pina Colada on island.
Heaven in form of a chain of small islands, surrounded by white sands, crystal clear blue waters, fish filled snorkel spots. Leave just before dawn, return at sunset. Goo gle it.
$50 per person (minimum 4) on shaded dory boat. Plus park entry fee ($13usd) and food (L.150-L.250 for fried fish lunch on Chachahuate)
$115 for a comfortable boat ride in 36 foot boat with cabin, cushioned seats, fishing rods, diving available. Ask me for more details if interested. Weather permitting.
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Cayos Cochinos
Heaven in form of a chain of small islands, surrounded by white sands, crystal clear blue waters, fish filled snorkel spots. Leave just before dawn, return at sunset. Goo gle it.
$50 per person (minimum 4) on shaded dory boat. Plus park entry fee ($13usd) and food (L.150-L.250 for fried fish lunch on Chachahuate)
$115 for a comfortable boat ride in 36 foot boat with cabin, cushioned seats, fishing rods, diving available. Ask me for more details if interested. Weather permitting.
Ever spent a day on a private island? White sand, crystal clear blue waters, the only thing on this island besides hammocks - is 2 bathrooms. Catch a water taxi out - charters available with Sunbliss Tours, Bush's Charters, Utila Water Sports, or individual operator. L.50 Entrance Fee (for maintenance of island)
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Water Cay
Ever spent a day on a private island? White sand, crystal clear blue waters, the only thing on this island besides hammocks - is 2 bathrooms. Catch a water taxi out - charters available with Sunbliss Tours, Bush's Charters, Utila Water Sports, or individual operator. L.50 Entrance Fee (for maintenance of island)
Sightseeing
Trying to find a whale shark? I can't say it's always easy, but I can say they're out there! Organize a whale shark trip with WSORC -- diving is not permitted with whale sharks, only snorkeling.
Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center
Main StreetTrying to find a whale shark? I can't say it's always easy, but I can say they're out there! Organize a whale shark trip with WSORC -- diving is not permitted with whale sharks, only snorkeling.
Find a whale shark, go Fishing, spend a day at Water Caye, explore Cayos Cochinos. Bush's Charters does it all.
CAYOS COCHINOS - ask me about two other options to fit varying budgets.
Bush's Bay Island Charters
Find a whale shark, go Fishing, spend a day at Water Caye, explore Cayos Cochinos. Bush's Charters does it all.
CAYOS COCHINOS - ask me about two other options to fit varying budgets.
Getting Around
Rent a Bike, Golf Cart, Moped, or Quad/ 4 wheeler. Less then 5 minute walk from the Birds Nest.
Roneey Shuttle and Rental #1
Lozano RoadRent a Bike, Golf Cart, Moped, or Quad/ 4 wheeler. Less then 5 minute walk from the Birds Nest.
Bodden Rentals
Rent a Bike, Golf Cart, Moped, or Quad/ 4 wheeler. Near ferry terminal.
Entertainment & Activities
Yes, Utila has a theater. They show movies every other day, listing posted on Face book page, or on sign in front. Go early to make sure they turn on the A/C. Sit in the back.
Building also hosts the local library.
Reef Cinema
Yes, Utila has a theater. They show movies every other day, listing posted on Face book page, or on sign in front. Go early to make sure they turn on the A/C. Sit in the back.
Building also hosts the local library.
Fantastic snorkeling - slip into the water (from the bar & restaurant deck) and swim to the wall. There's also several Free Diving hoops, for experienced swimmer. Coral View also offers Scuba Diving courses, and tours.
Coral View Beach Resort
Fantastic snorkeling - slip into the water (from the bar & restaurant deck) and swim to the wall. There's also several Free Diving hoops, for experienced swimmer. Coral View also offers Scuba Diving courses, and tours.
Essentials
The largest grocer on island, open 7am to 7pm (Sundays 5pm). There's also a small grocery store right across the street from the Birds Nest - "WARDY'S" has no sign, but you'll know it when you see the produce bins out front. Wardy's hours 6am-8pm
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Bush's Supermarket
The largest grocer on island, open 7am to 7pm (Sundays 5pm). There's also a small grocery store right across the street from the Birds Nest - "WARDY'S" has no sign, but you'll know it when you see the produce bins out front. Wardy's hours 6am-8pm