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The ship docked in Roatán for seven hours, and during that time, I hiked through a tropical forest.
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I recently went to Roatán, Honduras, for the first time during a seven-night cruise to the western Caribbean.
The author hikes in Roatán, Honduras, with a view of the cruise ship in view behind her.Joey Hadden/Insider
Roatán is an island in the Caribbean off the coast of Honduras, filled with tropical forests, villages, and beaches.
A map of Honduras (L) and the author's view of Roatán from her stateroom window.Google Maps, Joey Hadden/Insider
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The cruise ship stopped at the port of Roatán for seven hours. I spent most of it on a cruise-led excursion at an eco-park where I wished I had more time to explore.
Lush trails on Ocelot Mountain.Joey Hadden/Insider
After crossing suspension bridges for the first time, I'm hooked.
Suspension bridges on Ocelot Mountain.Joey Hadden/Insider
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Since I only got to see it from the window of a moving bus, I want to go back to the city of Coxen Hole to explore the streets on foot.
A shop in Coxen Hole.Joey Hadden/Insider
Next time, I want to see the beach to go snorkeling in the second largest barrier reef in the world.
The coast of Roatán.Joey Hadden/Insider
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As we sailed away, I marveled at the view of the island from the ship and thought about how little of Roatán I got to experience.