Located on Utila, this charming hotel is a popular choice for divers. The relaxed atmosphere, value for money and the chance of a whale shark encounter are the reasons why.
Set amongst tropical gardens, there are four room and cabin types designed for all budgets. The Mango Inn Bar and Grill is situated in lovely tropical gardens, with food served all day. The new deck and pool with hot-tub is an ideal place to relax and refresh after a day of diving. There are plenty of other activities and excursions offered. The Mango Inn is within walking distance of all amenities and beaches. Dive packages begin on a Saturday and come with the option of two or three a day (boat dives).
Utila Dive Centre is an award winning PADI 5-star Gold Palm Resort and CDC offering expert guidance and professional instruction. As well as offering tuition, up to three boat dives are offered through the week (Sun-Thurs) on board 'Old Tom' for qualified divers. Highlights include thrilling drifts, wrecks and whale sharks during their annual migration (Mar-May).
Utila borders the Mesoamerican barrier reef system, home to hundreds of fish, turtles and plenty of beautiful corals. There are over 100 local dive sites including pinnacles, caves and wrecks such as the Halliburton.
The majority of dive sites frequented are on the south side as they’re more protected and accessible. The southern wall drops to 30 metres. Here you’ll see black corals, turtles and spotted eagle rays. The currents on the west end of the island allow for some exhilarating drift diving for experienced divers. Deeper diving can be found on the north side in the Turtle Harbor Marine Reserve. CJs, Drop-Off and Duppy Waters are famed for their vertigo inducing views into the deep.
Encounter whale sharks and discover beautiful beaches and coral reefs on this tiny island where there are over 60 dive sites to explore including drop-offs, caves and wrecks such as the Halliburton 211, scuttled in 1998 to create an artificial reef. Find Out More about {acc:title}
