Utila Animal Rescue and Pet Care

Utila Animal Rescue and Pet Care *This article was first posted in November 2009. The Preface has been updated in January 2017* Second Update: February 1, 2017:  Veterinarian Dr. Oscar Servellon has, for the time being, established a weekly clinic on the island of Utila on Tuesdays or Thursdays at the BICA building. Bring pets for vaccines, checkup, medical care, spaying, neutering or to get supplies such as tick and flea prevention, de-worming etc. and check the Facebook page of Utila Animal Rescue and Pet Care for weekly updates. Currently (January 2017), there are no certified vets living and working full time on the island. There have been amazing volunteers at the Utila Animal Rescue and Pet Care who have been opening up a ‘clinic’ every second Tuesday of the month from 10 am to noon for puppy vaccines, puppy de-worming, nail trimming, ear cleaning and similar basic care, and limited advice.  If you have an emergency with your pet while on Utila you must take it to the vet in La Ceiba: Dr. Calderon: 9995 2260 The volunteers at the clinic are pleased to find out that Dr. Oscar Serveillon, a veterinarian from San Pedro Sula will be in Utila Read More

Dunkin Donuts, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut Deliveries on Wednesdays to Utila!!

  Dunkin Donuts, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut Deliveries on Wednesdays to Utila!!         Here is what you need to know:  Orders and payment must be received by Tuesday afternoon 5 PM –  No substitutions – No “custom” orders –  All orders must be picked up at the airport upon flight  arrival (no home deliveries).  If you don’t pick it up, Capt will  eat it:) Contact  Captain Angelo of Island Air / Guanaja Air:  <lagonia AT aol.com>,  or cell 9558 8683.   Options: Pizza Hut Large pizza (Grande) pan pizza or regular crust Cheese only OR  Everything … 485 Lps. Kentucky Fried Chicken 1) 10 pieces with 1 side of mashed potatoes and gravy, 5 biscuits 510 Lps.   2) 14 pieces with 2 sides of mashed potatoes and gravy 6 biscuits 660 Lps.   3) 18 pieces with 2 sides of mashed potatoes and gravy, 8 biscuits 760 Lps.   Dunkin Donuts 1 dozen assorted donuts 375 Lps.   Rules are simple- 1. Payment must be received in advance 2. Orders and payment must be received by Tuesday afternoon 5 PM 3. No substitutions – No “custom” orders 4. All orders must be picked up at the airport Read More

Patio Creativos – New Utila business offering creative cement inlaid furniture and designs

Patio Creativos is a new business located on the Bay Island of Utila, Honduras.   We offer unique one of a kind designs in each of our pieces of patio furniture. Each table/bench/seat is designed to order using inlaid glass/ tile/ stone/ shells/ design- painting .  Each piece of Patio Creativos has reinforced rebar.   We also make upon request cemetery monuments, flower pots and more…   You can see some more examples on their Picasa photo album:  Patio Creativos.   For more info, contact artist owner Shannon at camshan7@gmail.com          

BICA distributes Marine Protected Area posters, bracelets, and tags

Feb 29, 2012: News from BICA (Bay Islands Conservation Association): We have started to distribute the Marine Protected Area posters, bracelets and tags to Dive Shops today!!!!! Thank you to all the dive shop managers for your support and we hope this iniciative will raise some funds for conservation efforts. For more information on BICA, check them out at www.BicaUtila..org or their Facebook Page

Utila Princess Holiday Hours

Just a reminder that the Utila Princess Ferry does NOT operate on Christmas Day (Dec 25) or New Years Day (January 1), as those are holidays for its employees. They DO operate on Easter Sunday.

Honduras Airport Exit Tax Increase to $60 – What You Can Do

The Honduras Airport Exit Tax is expected to increase to $60 usd per person as of January 1. An editorial from Honduras Weekly with details on this increase is here: https://www.hondurasweekly.com/hiking-the-airport-exit-fee-is-lunacy–201112164580/ There are many concerns with this increase, primarily with how it will affect volunteer and medical groups coming to Honduras. Below is a post from Marco, Editor of Honduras Weekly and major advocate of volunteer and medical teams and their work in Honduras with his group, Project Honduras., asking for input and comments regarding this increase so he can try and advocate against it.

Utila Princess

Utila Princess Ferry  The Utila Princess is the only larger passenger ferry servicing Utila at this time, the route is Utila to La Ceiba and return. The cost is 400 lempiras, which is about $21 usd each way, and takes about 1 hour to travel the 18 miles by sea.     Daily Schedule for the Utila Princess: Utila Princess Departs Twice daily from Both La Ceiba and Utila     Depart Utila for La Ceiba: 6:20 am, 2:00 pm        Depart La Ceiba for Utila: 9:30 am, 4:00 pm        Reservations are not taken or necessary (unless you have a very large group)     UtilaGuide tip: If you tend to get seasick,  consider doing yourself a favor and ask for a seasick tablet when buying your ticket- they are free.  Best to take 45 minutes ahead of time. It will make you sleepy, so you can always try half too! UtilaGuide tip: (from Gonzo in La Ceiba):  If there is bad weather, call ahead to make sure it’s running. Their number is: 425-3390 and they are bilingual English and Spanish.   Utila Princess Ferry Prices: Adults : 400 Lempiras (approx $USD 21 one-way) Children (aged 6 – 12 years) : Travel 1/2 price if accompanied by an adult Read More

Activities on Utila – What to do on Utila Besides Diving?

Utila, in the Bay Islands of Honduras is becoming well known for its fantastic diving and snorkeling at very affordable rates. But is there anything else to do on the island besides diving? You bet! Utila has a host of other activities, including kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), hiking, fishing, finding whale sharks, swimming, horse-back riding, cave exploring, enjoying the beach, floating in a float tank, volunteering for turtle patrols and lion fish control, visiting with the locals, go to the Cays, and much more!

“Layin’ Low” (Fishing, Diving, and Cayos Cochinos Boat Charters)

Hi, I’m Rodger Mehrer, Captain of the “Layin’ Low” and I am excited to offer several ocean options for visitors who have come to Utila. Our boat the “Layin Low” has been custom built and outfitted (USCG Standards) for use around Utila for a variety of “Deep Blue” experiences.

Semana Santa is coming to Utila! Hedman Alas running Saturday and Easter Sunday~

Semana Santa (the week before Easter) is coming soon! This is the busiest time on the island- hotels fill up well in advance. Be SURE you have a reservation! Also, note that the bus line Hedman Alas (https://www.utilaguide.com/utilatravel/bus/) said that they are NOT running Thursday and Friday before Easter, but ARE running Saturday and Easter Sunday. To contact them to confirm, email them at info@hedmanalas.com

Roatan Utila Shopping Trip!

Roatan Shopping Trip! Wednesday Feb 2- Leaving Margaritaville Driftwood Cafe at 6:30 am and returning at 5pm . $50 per person Roundtrip..you must pay ahead and reserve… you will have 4 hours to shop… Thanks – sharon Call 2408-5168 to Reserve

Utila Photos

Click on photo to see album of Utila photos Thanks to recent Utila visitor Lisa Wiggins Patterson for sharing her Utila photos from her recent trip (January 2010) to the island, staying at Deep Blue Resort!