Due to its tropical location, roatan harbors a large population of insects, notably mosquitoes and sand fleas. Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, and can carry malaria and dengue fever. Roatán is a coral island.

The easternmost quarter of the island is separated by a 15-meter-wide channel … Home to the world’s second largest barrier reef, roatan is a playground for scuba divers, beach lovers, andâ€of courseâ€cruise ships, which call on this stunning little 40-mile-long island.