Islas de la Bahía ("Bay Islands") is one of the 18 departments into which the Central American nation of Honduras is divided. The islands boast splendid beaches and unspoilt coral reefs, making them a haven for scuba divers and vacationers. The departmental capital is Roatán. The department covers a total surface area of 261 km² and, in 1991, had an estimated population of 24,000. Islas de la Bahía comprises the islands of Roatán, Guanaja, Utila, Barbaretta, the Cochinos Cays, and several smaller islets.
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- Bay Island Genealogy List-serv discussion for those who have ancestors in Roatan, Utila, Guanaja and Cayos Cochinos.
- Bay Islands Voice Articles and photos concerning news, politics, travel and tourism, culture, business, and the environment.