Garifuna and Mangrove Tunnel

Experience overview

Get to know the Garifuna culture and history. Take a boat tour through a tunnel of mangroves as you explore the historic fishing village Oak Ridge on this relaxing Roatan cultural eco-tour and wildlife encounter. Hang around sloths at a local sanctuary park and learn about the mangroves and Garifuna culture with the help of your expert tour guide. It's the perfect excursion if you're visiting Roatan for the first time and great for wildlife lovers and history enthusiasts, too. Your first stop on this fun guided tour takes you to the sanctuary park. Here, you'll experience a wildlife encounter cuddling with sloths and getting an up-close and personal experience with the capuchin monkeys that roam the jungles of Honduras. You'll then make your way to the Garifuna Culture Center and experience the culture of the Garifuna. Enjoy watching a dance performance and learn about the rich history of the Garifuna, including how they came to Roatan's tropical island. Continue your excursion exploring the fishing village of Oak Ridge via boat. Get an overview of the island and take time to admire the mangroves you'll pass. With so much to explore, you won't want to miss this exciting tour. Start your journey into mangrove tunnels and more, and book this one-of-a-kind Roatan wildlife encounter and cultural excursion. Please Note: Due to updated local regulations effective April 1, 2025, guests will no longer be permitted to hold the monkeys and sloths as physical contact with animals in parks and sanctuaries are restricted. Photo opportunities, however, may still be available. Please note that this policy is subject to change as the situation evolves.