The history of pirates in Roatán, is strongly related to the golden age of piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries, when the Caribbean was a terrain of conflict between colonial powers such as Spain, England, France and the Netherlands.

Roatán, being strategically located on the trade route between Europe and the Americas, was an ideal place for pirates to hide and attack merchant ships.

The island was frequented by some of the most famous pirates of the time, such as Henry Morgan, John Coxen, WIlliam Parker,  Blackbeard and Calico Jack.

These pirates and privateers used the island as a base of operations for their attacks, taking advantage of its geography, which allowed them to hide their ships in its numerous bays and coves.

Pirates attacked ships loaded with gold, silver, spices and other valuable goods heading to Europe. Additionally, many pirates used Roatán and other nearby islands as refuges for repairs and rest after their raids.

In some cases, pirates also traded with local colonies or even allied themselves with other pirates.

Over time, piracy declined as colonial powers established greater control over the Caribbean, but the imprint of this era is still visible in the culture and tourism of Roatán, which celebrates this part of its history with museums, activities and legends related to pirates.