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The Cayos Cochinos or Cochinos Cays are a group of two small islands () (''Cayo Menor'' and ''Cayo Grande'') and 13 more small coral cays situated 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 . The islands are a Marine Protected Area and are managed by the Honduran 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." "The Cayos Cochinos reefs are the least disturbed ecosystem in the Bay Islands," says Dr. Matthias Hammer, founder of Biosphere Expeditions. ==Tourism== The Cayos Cochinos archipelago is a unique retreat for travelers looking to escape urban landscapes and crowded tourism centers. The islands have no roads, thus no cars or bikes. The exclusive Resort or business within the Cayos Cochinos archipelago is Turtle Bay Eco Resort (www.turtlebayecoresort.com). There, you can stay in spacious and comfortable accommodations with modern amenities. Take advantage of the superb dining available, along with ice cold beers and a fully stocked bar. Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding and island tours are among the activities that the Resort offers. 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 (Chachauate 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 ($10/day, $20/month). Since the 1970s only one tourist destination has been available in Cayos Cochinos, (Turtle Bay Eco Resort ), offering lodging on Cayo Grande. Turtle Bay Eco Resort is a PADI resort catering to divers, snorkelers, and others wishing to enjoy this island paradise. Both Garifuna villages offer cheap lodging for backpackers who wish to stay in either East End or Chachahuate in hammocks or hostel-like huts. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cayos Cochinos」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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