Roatán Island - the largest of the Bay Islands - is located about 65 kilometres (40 mi) off the northern coast of Honduras. It is approximately 77 km (48 mi) long, and less than 8 km (5.0 mi) across at its widest point stretching from west to east. The island consists of two municipalities: José Santos Guardiola in the east and Roatán, including the Cayos Cochinos, further south in the west.The island is known for it's beautiful coral reefs, beaches, and cruise ship hospitality. Located near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea (second largest worldwide after Australia's Great Barrier Reef), Roatán has become an important cruise ship, scuba diving and eco-tourism destination in Honduras. Tourism is its most important economic sector, though fishing is also an important source of income for islanders.[citation needed] Roatán is located within 40 miles of La Ceiba. The island is served by the Juan Manuel Gálvez Roatán International Airport and the Galaxy Wave Ferry service twice a day.
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