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Tranquila Bar in Utila

December 11, 2006 at 11:30 AM | 0 Comments

Jaunted contributing editor Paul Brady is on tour in Honduras, the original Banana Republic. We'll be posting stories this week about his travels in the tropics. Have any burning questions?

On Utila, everything moves a bit slower than you're used to. But it only takes a day to fall right into step with everyone else. The island is famous for its diving, but I decided to give diving a pass this trip. Or so I thought. At Tranquila Bar, just west of the dock off the main road, you'll be talking about diving until your face turns blue. Tuesday's the night when everyone drops in.

It's staffed by divers and full of them, recounting tales of the deep to anyone who will listen. Drink specials--like two rum and cokes for 24 Lempiras (about $1.25)--keep the crowd lubricated. Once you've heard enough about Utila's whale sharks, head out onto Tranquila's overwater dock to count the stars while the music blasts inside. If you want to get info on which dive shops run the best trips, this is the place. Tranquila also has a bulletin board with info on trips to Water Cay, the Cayos Cochinos and elsewhere.

[Photo: Travellin' D]

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