Currency in RoatanThe Lempira is the official currency of Honduras but US dollars accepted throughout Roatan and can be used in most parts of the island. Credit Cards can also be used in larger stores and restaurants, but not all.
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You can use your credit cards in Roatan and you can pay with them in most of the hotels and restaurants on the island. Some smaller restaurants and shops only accept cash, so make sure to have cash when visiting these spots. You can also pay for large excursions with a credit card in Roatan.
The Honduran Lempira is the official currency, and it's valuable to know its current exchange rate before your trip. Exchange currency at banks, authorized exchange offices, or airports to get the best rates. While US dollars may be accepted in some places, it's recommended to use the local currency to avoid confusion.
Tipping is expected in Roatan's restaurants. However, inspect your bill to see if you've already been charged for “Servicio.” If so, no extra tip is necessary. Although if you feel the service was excellent, then feel free to add more. If “Servicio” is not included in the bill, tip 10% or more.
Is the drinking water safe to drink? Tap water is not recommended to drink in Honduras. All good restaurants and hotels will provide purified water or use purified water in food preparation. Purified water can be bought easily throughout the country.
Can I use my credit or debit card in Honduras? Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in larger establishments, such as hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. It's always a good idea to inform your bank about your travel plans beforehand to avoid any issues with card usage.
What You Can Bring into Honduras -- Any travel-related merchandise brought into Honduras, such as personal effects or clothing, is not taxed. Visitors entering Honduras may also bring in no more than 400 cigarettes, 500g (18 oz.) of pipe tobacco, or 50 cigars, and 2.5L (2 3/4 qt.) of alcoholic beverages per adult.
Dangers of Roatan and Roatan Crime. Roatan is considered to be very safe for tourists and is possibly the safest place in Honduras. The Roatan crime rate is very low.
It is true. At the hostel, all over Roatan, Honduras and Central America, toilet paper is normally discarded in the garbage can after you've wiped, not down the toilet. Most places are plumbed with septic systems, not advanced sewage systems, so nothing can go down them except human waste.
If your day in port coincides with another ship's arrival, you might be docked, or you might need to tender to shore. Usually, Royal Caribbean cruise ships dock while Norwegian cruise ships tender when they coincide at Port of Roatan.
Light and Comfortable ClothingIf you're wondering what to wear in Roatan Honduras, the answer is light, cute and comfortable clothing. Roatan's climate, with its warm temperatures and high humidity, can make heavy or restrictive clothing very uncomfortable during outdoor activities and sightseeing.
While meal prices in Roatan can vary, the average cost of food in Roatan is L232 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Roatan should cost around L93 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.
Best Place to Stay in RoatanTwo main areas appeal in Roatan - West End and West Bay - and this is where the majority of island visitors will stay. A third area, Sandy Bay, is worth mentioning, as it's well-liked by ex-pats, but hasn't become a hotspot for tourists - although this may soon change.
Departure Tax: All passengers leaving Roatan from the airport must pay a departure tax, $39.12 for visitors, $36.72 for foreign residents and 45 lempiras for Hondurans.