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The Cayos Cochinos or Cochinos Cays consist of two small islands (Cayo Menor and Cayo Grande) and 13 smaller coral cays situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of La Ceiba on the northern shores of Honduras. Although geographically separate, they belong to the Bay Islands department and are part of Roatán municipality. The population numbered 108 at the 2001 census. The total land area measures about 2 km² (0.8 sq mi).

Cayos Cochinos

Nickname: Hog Islands
View from lighthouse facing southwest
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Geography
Location	Caribbean Sea
Coordinates	15°58′18.99″N 86°28′31.34″W
Archipelago	Bay Islands
Total islands	15
Major islands	2
Area	2 km2 (0.77 sq mi)
Administration
Honduras
Department	Bay Islands
Municipality	Islas de la Bahía
Demographics
Population	108
Pop. density	54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Ethnic groups	Garifuna

The islands are a Marine Protected Area and are managed by the Honduras Coral Reef Foundation. The coral reef here is part of the world's second largest coral reef system known as the Meso-American Barrier Reef. There is a scientific research station on Cayo Menor, the smaller of the two main islands in the system.

National Geographic writes, "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."[1]

Tourism

The Cayos Cochinos archipelago has no roads, cars or bikes. There is a hiking trail that connects residences and beaches on Cayo Grande. There is a lighthouse on the highest point of the island which can be hiked to through scenic jungles which are home to the only pink Boa Constrictors in the world. The only inhabitants of the islands are Garifuna fishing villages (Chachahuete and East End), 9 private homes on Cayo Grande, and 6 homes on the 13 smaller keys. The islands are accessible by boat from La Ceiba or by sailboat charter departing from Utila or Roatan.

The actions taken in preserving the underwater environment has left the Cayos Cochinos waters as the healthiest and most pristine marine life in the Bay Islands. The Honduras Coral Reef Fund is responsible for upholding the environmental restrictions and protecting the marine park, and collect a park entrance fee from all those who enter.

Both Garifuna villages offer cheap lodging for backpackers who wish to stay in either East End or Chachahuete in hammocks or hostel-like huts.

Transport

Cayos Cochinos is accessible from Roatan via charter company. Smaller boats also leave from La Ceiba, Sambo Creek, Nueva Armenia and from dive shops in Utila. There are daily trips from La Ceiba as well as Cayos Cochinos Divers / Pirate Islands Divers which also offers Scuba Diving day and overnight trips.

Conservation

Established as a key area of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the Cayos and surrounding waters were declared a marine reserve in 1994, with the help of the Smithsonian Institution, in order to protect all marine and terrestrial flora and fauna within a 460 km² (180 sq mi).^{[citation needed]} The reserve extends eight kilometers in all directions.[2] Laws prohibit all commercial fishing, netting, and trapping within the marine park. Local Garifuna are permitted to fish with hand lines, but prohibited from netting and spearfishing. In designated areas, there is a lobster diving season for qualified Garifuna fishermen. Since 1994, the Smithsonian Institution, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Honduras Coral Reef Fund, Operation Wallacea and other non-profit organizations have helped preserve the natural beauty of the area.

References

External links

• Operation Wallacea is a charitable biological research group working in various areas of Honduras, including Cayo Menor
• Garifuna of Honduras/Cayos Cochinos
• Cayos Cochinos Divers/Cayos Cochinos
• Pirate Islands Divers/Cayos Cochinos

На других языках

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[de] Cayos Cochinos

Die Cayos Cochinos sind eine zu Honduras gehörende Inselgruppe im Karibischen Meer. Sie bestehen aus zwei Inseln (Cochino Menor und Cochino Mejor) sowie 14 kleinen Koralleninseln. Diese sind teilweise unbewohnt oder gehören Privatpersonen. Die Inselgruppe liegt rund 30 Kilometer nordöstlich von La Ceiba; die Inseln haben eine Gesamtfläche von etwas über 2 km². Nach der Volkszählung von 2001 betrug die Bevölkerung 108. Die größeren Ansiedlungen sind Lower Monitor (46), East End (35) and Cayo Redondo (Round Cay) (17 Einwohner). Die Inselgruppe liegt zwar näher an der honduranischen Festlandsküste als zu den Islas de la Bahía, gehört aber administrativ zur Gemeinde Roatán des Departamentos Islas de la Bahía.

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- [en] Cayos Cochinos

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[es] Cayos Cochinos

Los Cayos Cochinos son un grupo de islas que está formado por dos pequeñas islas (15°58′18.99″N 86°28′31.34″O) (Cayo Menor y Cayo Grande) y 13 cayos más pequeños de origen coralino situados 30 kilómetros al noreste de La Ceiba en la costa norte de Honduras, aunque geográficamente pertenecen al departamento de Islas de la Bahía y forman parte del municipio de Roatán. La población era de 108 en el censo de 2001. La superficie total de tierra mide alrededor de 2 km².

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[fr] Cayos Cochinos

Les Cayos Cochinos sont un groupe d'îles formées de deux petites îles (Cayo Menor et Cayo Grande) et de 13 cayes plus petites d'origine corallienne situées à 30 km au nord-est de La Ceiba, chef-lieu du département d'Atlántida au Honduras. Elles appartiennent cependant au département des Islas de la Bahía et font partie de la municipalité de Roatán.

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[it] Cayos Cochinos

Le Cayos Cochinos sono un gruppo insulare composto da due isole e quattordici isolotti corallini situati a circa 30 km a nord-est di La Ceiba sulla costa settentrionale dell'Honduras, la superficie totale ammonta a circa 2 km². Dal punto di vista amministrativo rientrano nel dipartimento di Islas de la Bahía e fanno parte della municipalità di Roatán. .mw-parser-output .chiarimento{background:#ffeaea;color:#444444}.mw-parser-output .chiarimento-apice{color:red}Al censimento del 2001 risultavano popolate da 108 abitanti.[senza fonte]

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[ru] Кочинос (острова)

Острова Кочинос (исп. Cayos Cochinos) — два небольших островов (Кайо Менор и Кайо Гранде) и 13 мелких коралловых рифов, расположенный в 30 км к северо-востоку от города Ла-Сейба на северном побережье Гондураса. Они принадлежат департаменту Ислас-де-ла-Баия. Население насчитывает 108 человек (по переписи населения 2001 года). Общая площадь островной суши составляет около 2 км².

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