Watch out for boat traffic if you swim across the bay to the reef, and remember that the north side of Roatan is choppier than the south and west. There’s snorkeling and diving on the reef near Punta Gorda, but it’s for strong swimmers only. Local boat owners will take you there for a negotiable fee. The beaches in town are not very clean, but not far up the coast you’ll find fine patches of open sand, like Camp Bay Beach to the east. The only visible evidence of the town’s history is a modest statue of Satuyé, the revered Garífuna warrior on San Vicente, located at the entrance to town from the highway. For most of the year, though, Punta Gorda is simply a sleepy seaside town- cayucos pulled up on the beach, a steady breeze blowing in the palms, and Garífuna residents moving at a very deliberate pace, usually happy to spend a few minutes or hours chatting with a visitor.
Garífuna from all over the coast attend the event. The anniversary marking their arrival is cause for great celebration in Punta Gorda.
After settling in Punta Gorda, many Garífuna continued on, migrating to Trujillo and from there up and down the Caribbean coasts of Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Belize, but their first Honduran home remained. The oldest permanent settlement in Roatan, Punta Gorda (“Fat Point”) was founded shortly after April 12, 1797, when some 3,000 Garífuna deportees from the Caribbean island of San Vicente were stranded on Roatan by the British. Photo © daarwasik, licensed Creative Commons Attribution. Recommendations from the African DiasporaĬayucos in the shallows at Punta Gorda, Honduras.Workman Publishing Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Little, Brown and Company Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Hachette Nashville Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Grand Central Publishing Arrow Icon Arrow icon.Whatever the craving, there’s a restaurant to satisfy every palate. Fishermen can ask select restaurants to prepare their freshly cleaned catch any delicious way. Dining districts include downtown Punta Gorda, Fishermen’s Village and Englewood’s Dearborn Street. A favorite of locals and visitors alike is Punta Gorda’s Wine & Jazz Festival on the banks of the Peace River.Ĭharlotte County’s dining scene features an eclectic mix of fresh seafood shacks, charming sidewalk cafes and scenic waterfront eateries. Find the perfect souvenir at one of the festivals hosting hundreds of artists, gourmet food and live entertainment. Classes, workshops and exhibitions can be found throughout the Charlotte County. Pick up a walking guide and a free loaner bicycle and pedal through downtown. The area puts you in the center of Major League Baseball action.Īrt spills into the streets of Punta Gorda with murals depicting the city’s history. Access diverse trails offering various levels, from novice to expert, and ranging from about one to 29 kilometers.Īs if near-perfect weather weren’t enough, Golf Digest ranked Charlotte Harbor the ‘‘Third Best Place in America to Live and Play Golf.” Two of the area's courses were awarded 4 1/2 stars, and 21 scenic courses range from executive to championship level. Charlotte Sports Park gives fans two reasons to cheer: spring training games with the Tampa Bay Rays and minor league ball with the Charlotte Stone Crabs. Known as “silver king,” schools of this magnificent fish return April through June to Charlotte Harbor, the “Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World.” You’ll find about 322 kilometers of paddle-friendly waterways waiting to be explored by kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard. Internationally known as a fishing destination, Sport Fishing magazine recently named Boca Grande Pass and Charlotte Harbor tops in the world for tarpon fishing.
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