Guanaja
offers many points of interest for travelers to enjoy. Its local culture
is represented by a variety of establishments where one can get an authentic
taste of island life. Amongst the most popular and unique places, we are
pleased to recommend the following:
Bonacca
( The Cay )
Pirates
Den Bar and Restaurant. Newly refurbished and located in the
center of town. Menu offering fresh, locally caught seafood, chicken and
meat dishes. Daily lunch specials offered at noon. Open daily from 8:00
am - 2:00 pm and 5:30 to 9:30 pm. The bar offers table side service and
juke box music. Every Friday is a BBQ day with draft beer all day. A favorite
local stop. Telephone 453-4308
Mexi-Treats
Mexican restaurant and the newest on the cay. Delicious and generous
portions in an air-conditioned atmosphere. The chef is from Mexico and
brigs all of her specialties to Guanaja for a real treat! Daily lunch
specials are served at noon for Lps. 60.00 per plate. Open Monday to Friday
from 8:00am till 1:30 pm and 6:00 to 9:30 pm. Saturday and Sundays open
from 6:00 am till 10:00 pm. Located in front of Banco Atlantida on the
Cay. Telephone 453-4170
The
Best Stop Restaurant and Bakery. Chef Terry Zapata, famous throughout
Guanaja offers a wide variety of fast foods such as hamburgers, hot wings
and the best subs in town. The bakery on the premises makes all kinds
of tasty breads, pastries, cakes and pies every morning. A favorite with
tourists and locals. Outdoor seating faces the municipal basketball court
on one side and a marina on the other. Saturday night is a family event
and is usually the place to find out all the latest news on the island.
Open Monday to Friday from 7#0 am till 10:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from
6:30 till 11:00 pm. Telephone 453-4523
Savannah
Bight
Pirates
Landing Disco Located in the center of town facing the ocean.
There is a private dock for all customers. This is the most popular disco
on Guanaja and islanders and tourist from all over the island frequent
during the weekends. There is a great dance floor with an awesome light
show and live DJ every night except Tuesdays. Cool trade winds make this
a cool place to be in the evenings. Open weekdays from 2:00 p.m. till
midnight, and weekends from 2:00 p.m. till 2:00 am.
Grahams
Place Located on a key, and offering a very pleasant beach setting
with a full service bar and restaurant. Open daily from 7:00 a.m to 10:00
p.m. Credit cards not accepted. Nice view of Guanaja and always cool with
the trade winds. Also a small 3 room hotel on premises. Dock area has
a small corral with a variety of marine species including a sting ray,
barracudas, sea turtles and other fishes. Without doubt a very pleasant,
relaxed setting.
The
Crazy Parrot Bar Located in Sandy Bay (The Bight), right on the
bay, two beautiful designed gazebos accented by Local Artist Ian Fisher's
authentic island paintings is home to a Bar/Restaurant open everyday except
for Mondays.
The Crazy Parrot offers a menu for Lunch and Dinner specializing in Fried
Chicken and Fries, Fish soup, Jerked Chicken, Lobster fritters and BBQ
pit specialties. A popular full service bar offers a wide selection of
exotic cocktails, frozen drinks, local and international beer and a full
selection of imported wine. The Crazy Parrot Bar is a sporting theme establishment
featuring 5-A-Side Football pitch with floodlights. Weekly competitions
with prizes make this activity an exciting place to see the local night
life. There is also a swimming pool, pool table and table football. The
sound system is the best in the Bay Islands providing great island entertainment
for Dancing and Karaoke nightly.
Pelican Reef
Dina's
Reef House Lounge Bar and Restaurant located directly over the
water with a view of Bonacca. A very pleasant and friendly atmosphere
for travelers. Waterside dining and dancing with island style music. All
of the girls that work in the bar are very friendly and are more than
happy to dance with the customers. Menu specialties are seafood, pork,
fast foods and typical island foods, such as beans, rice, tortillas and
cheese. There is a private waterside dock for customers and water taxi
service. Open Monday to Friday from noon till midnight, Saturday and Sunday
from noon till 2:00 am. VHF channel 06
West
End Beach
West
Peak Inn West Peak is located at the very tip of Guanaja's West
End Beach. It is a favorite place for locals to get together on Sundays
for the famous BBQ. West Peak offers full service bar as well as rooms,
tents and sea kayaks for rent. If you are in Guanaja on Sunday, don't
miss the BBQ at West Peak!
Michael
Rock Beach
The
End of the World The End of the World Resort is located on a
three mile stretch of beach is a favorite new place for locals and tourists.
The bar and restaurant are right on the beach. Without doubt the best
stocked bar in the Bay Islands, serving exotic tropical cocktails like
Piña Coladas, Margaritas and Daiquiris all made with local fruits
and liquors. Don't forget to ask for the local Guifitty, an aphrodisiac
beverage prepared by the Garifunas in the mainland! Every Saturday and
Sunday are BBQ days specializing in local seafood. End of the World also
has ocean view cabanas for rent, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, email
service and the only Scuba certification school in Guanaja. A great source
of information about diving, camping and real estate on Guanaja. Tel.
991 1257. Web site: www.guanaja.com
Caseta
2000 This is what an island bar is all about. Located about 800
yards from the End of The World, this little beach bar has a sand floor,
BBQ pit, cold beer and a panoramic view of the ocean. Watch the sunset
like you’ve never seen it from here. Popular with local fishermen
and islanders. A great place to hear stories and make some of your own.
from here. Popular with local fishermen and islanders. A great place to
hear stories and make some of your own.
Guanaja
Airport
The
Hillton Hotel and Thirst and Last Stop Bar You can't miss this
place unless you arrive blind folded! This bar is open for all tourists
and locals waiting for the flights to arrive and depart Guanaja airport.
Cold beer and rum are always on hand to give visitors a warm welcome of
a jump start for that trip home. Owned and operated by the famous Capt.
Al and son Andy, they are always happy to advise the arriving tourist
on how and where to go while in Guanaja. This is the only place on Guanaja
that rents motor boats for those interested in chartering. Open during
flight times and whenever you ask them too! Tel 453 4469
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