History of Guanaja

Guanaia 1657

Guanaja 1749

Bonaccao 1771

Bonacca 1779

Inhabited by the Payans Indian, Christopher Columbus landed 30 July 1502, Pedro Moreno landed in 1524, Spanish slaves raids 1516-1526, buccaneering during 16th and 17th century and removal of Indians to Golfo Dulc. British Colony of Bay Islands 1852. Ceded to The Republic of Honduras 1861.

Brief History of the settlers of Guanaja

In 1502 Columbus discovered this island and called it Isla de Los