"If you get to choose one place in the world you can go...go to Plantation Beach Resort in Honduras, Cayos Cachinos.... Simple. Sincere. Sustainable. and soooooo warm and friendly....."
Karen S.
"The Paradise Leg of our Honduras Trip. The water on these islands is so incredible, literally 20 feet from the dock are massive coral areas that are just teeming with underwater life!"
Tom, Boston
"The resort is lovely, the diving and snorkeling were spectacular. The food was great, the kitchen staff did an excellent job catering to my vegetarian diet. The island is fantastic, beautiful scenery and it's easy to see the native wildlife"
Julie, Oregon
"The crew there is doing a great job, and I bet most of the guests leave the place rather feeling they leave friends, then a hotel. Diving and snorkeling is organized great and professional, rooms have a romantic touch..."
Nela, Costa Rica
"Awesome Diving, Friendly People & a Beautiful Island!"
Mike, Boston
"The genuine energy of the people at Plantation Beach was a welcome relief!"
Maureen, Rhode Island
"Electricity is the biggest amenity, and that's a good thing -- there's nothing to distract you from soaking in the beautiful surroundings."
Frommers
"You can turn the volume down ever further at the nearby Cayos Cochinos (Hog Islands) 13 languorous coral cays and one secluded resort in a sea of brilliant blue."
Lonely Planet
"Our hosts were extremely accommodating, friendly and helpful. They showed us where the best snorkeling was (and even walked there with us), and took us on a hike to the lighthouse"
Albert, Vancouver
"Perfect Resort getaway for a single Woman!"
Villa, Vancouver
"PBR has the best spot to snorkel and dive in the Bay Islands, bar none. We saw sea turtles, dozens of schools of colorful fish, lobsters, barracuda, squid, and much more during our trips"
Vesperado, California
"The waters around this collection of coral cays, are a marine biologist's dream: protected by the government, off-limits to commercial divers and fishermen, and busy with creatures that may not yet have names."
National Geographic
"The landscape is breathtaking, the sunsets are amazing. Cayos is family friendly."
Chitter, Texas
"Plantation Beach Resort is the place to go. Even if you're not a scuba diver, snorkelers and beach lovers had a great time at PBR."
Kathleen, Ohio
"Fabulous Location and Great Snorkeling!"
Como, Comox
Begin 2012 with huge discounts on diving with us on the healthiest reefs in the Bay Islands. See our Great Deals page for more information.
Learn more about the wonderful diving that awaits you in Cayos Cochinos. The healthiest reefs in the Bay Islands, Valet Service, Private Guiding, Full Rental Equipment including Camera/Housing and as many dives as you like!
We have a number of different packages for you to stay at the resort depending upon your budget, needs and desires! Create your very own packages to enjoy the beauty we have in Cayos Cochinos!
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Welcome to Plantation Beach Resort, the exclusive resort in the pristine archipelago of Cayos Cochinos. Just 10 miles off the coast of Honduras, this National Preserve has crystal clear water, lush green forests, incredible sunsets and some of the best water sports in the Caribbean.
Experienced and friendly staff is ready to take your experience to the next level with Valet services and private guides readily available.
All those who join us discover a true paradise and experience pure escapism; a calming of life amid natural beauty and tranquility, separated from the hassle of modern life and daily stress.
Plantation Beach Resort is the perfect island getaway in a virgin natural environment. We provide superb island living for those looking to relax and enjoy unmolested beauty.
Cayos Cochinos has crystal blue water, lush green forests, breathtaking sunsets and some of the best diving in the Caribbean.
To maintain these standards, we practice conservation to minimize our impact on our fragile island ecosystem.
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Our mission is to provide our guests with comfortable accommodations within a pristine natural habitat. Our rooms and facilities ensure that you can experience island life without sacrificing luxury.
Rooms higher on the hillside are constructed of local mahogany and include a balcony facing westward to the bay. Rooms lower on the hillside are closer to the ocean and include a spacious patio facing the sea as well. All rooms include private baths with hot water. Air conditioners and televisions are unavailable at PBR. We enjoy the natural breeze and the visual pleasure from the surrounding nature. Wi-fi is available in common areas of the resort.
The Cayos Cochinos archipeligo is a group of two small islands and thirteen coral cays situated 30km north east of La Ceiba, Honduras.
The Islands form part of the worlds 2nd largest Barrier Reef system, known as the Meso-American, and has been identified by the Smithsonian Institute, The Nature Conservancy, the World Wildlife Fund and the World Bank as one of the key sections of the Barrier Reef system to preserve.
Since 1994 Cayos Cochinos has been designated a Marine Protected Area and in 2003, it was declared a Marine Natural Monument by the Honduras Coral Reef Fund (HCRF), administering conservation of the area.
Click here to see a video made of the Cayos Cochinos archipelago!
To help you with your travels, our staff are always available to offer advice for getting to the resort. Our representatives are all experienced in traveling around Central America, especially through Honduras. With our help and advice, your travel arrangements can be made quick and simple.
The easiest way to get to the resort is to fly to San Pedro Sula via one of the major American cities. From there you can take a bus, plane or private van to La Ceiba.
Once you arrive in La Ceiba, there is a short boat transfer to the islands. The transfer is completed in a standard launch, lasting from 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
With the increased attention from airlines on weight allowance, packing lighter is most certainly the way to go. Coming to our island paradise does not require much, dress is very casual. Most people prefer to wear shorts and t-shirts through out the day. In the evening, long pants and a long sleeved top may be necessary to avoid the small amount of bugs we have here.
Ensuring that you bring Sun Block is essential. We suggest Cactus Juice as it is Reef friendly and combines protection from the sun and repellent. A hat is advisable. Don't forget bathing suits and a beach towel.
Bring all dive gear with the exception of tank and lead. If you plan to night dive, bring multiple dive lights. Lastly, the electricity is U.S. style, 110 volt, with standard plug socket.
Sarah and Mike decided to leave the Canadian winter behind and join us in Cayos this December. I think they are pretty happy with their decision.
Crush Media is a unique underwater videography company based at Plantation Beach Resort. Producing high quality custom imagery both in photo and video for clients of the resort.
Whether you wish to have a stock DVD of the resort's facilities, the Cayos Cochinos archipelago and much more, or if you would like one of the experienced videographers to come along with you and film your every move in the water-Crush Media offers it all.
With rental and a number of marine video courses available, there is plenty to enhance your stay at the resort.
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Here we have a number of videos created for the resort by Crush Media .
To view the numerous videos, click the left or right arrows on the controller below the video. Feel free to watch in full HD by clicking the HD button. You can also enlarge the video by clicking the expand button on the bottom right.
We also have two separate galleries, one of photos by the Resort, the other photos contributed by our guests. Again, click to enlarge the photos to full screen.
