Utila – Managing Its Tourism Challenges
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Just 11 miles long and two miles wide, Utila is the smallest of Honduras' Caribbean Bay Islands.
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Because the world's second longest reef runs along Utila, it's a major destination for scuba divers.
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Whale sharks are protected in Honduras, and Utila is one of the few places that they can be seen year round.
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A former pirates' refuge, Utila retains a small-town feel. But that's threatened by the growth of tourism and plans for new resort hotels.
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We are helping Utila and other members of the Sustainable Destinations Alliance of the Americas to manage challenges posed by tourism.
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Recycling, rainwater catchment, a coastal erosion study and improved access to tourist attractions are Utila's immediate priorities.
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