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Punta Gorda Garifuna Village
Roatan's oldest settlement, founded by the Garifuna in 1797 — drums, dance and cassava bread.
Typical duration
90 min
Price
Free to visit; tip performers, buy snacks
From port
30 km / 18.6 mi
Transfer time
45 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning, when vendors and performers are around
Punta Gorda is the oldest permanent settlement on Roatan, founded in 1797 by Garifuna people who were exiled here by the British. It is a national monument and still the heart of Garifuna life on the island. This is a working seaside village rather than an attraction: expect brightly painted houses, fishing boats, and — if you are lucky — a punta drumming and dance performance. Pick up cassava bread or coconut candy from local sellers and pair it with a stop in Oak Ridge on the same drive.
Getting there from the port
Taxi or private driver along the main road to the north-east coast