Can you use US dollars in Honduras?

Bills come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. There are no lempira coins. American dollars are commonly accepted in the Bay Islands and in major tourist destinations, particularly at hotels -- as a result, some hotel reviews in the Bay Islands also list rates using U.S. dollars.



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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.

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Understanding Honduran lempira exchange rates At the time of publication, the exchange rate between $1 USD and 1 Honduran lempira is 1/24.10. That means $1 USD will get you about 24 lempiras.

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Travelers must declare any amount over $10,000. CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: Travelers must declare any amount over $10,000.

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To enter Honduras, you need: A U.S. passport with at least three months validity. Evidence of onward travel. For stays of up to 90 days, you do not need a visa for tourism.

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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.

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You will be surprised how little you will be able to use credit cards. More so on our east side because it's different from the West Bay side. Most all tour operators, drivers, restaurants, and bars all require cash. Bring tons of small bills for tips, even though it's a big wad!

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The official language of Honduras is Spanish. Honduran Spanish is similar to that of other Central American countries, though it varies considerably from that of Spain or South America.

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It is common to be expected to tip the service you receive whilst eating in a restaurant also. A tip of around 10% is acceptable for good service.

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Regional specialties include sopa de caracol, fried fish, tamales, carne asada and baleadas. Other popular dishes include meat roasted with chismol and carne asada, chicken with rice and corn, and fried fish with pickled onions and jalapeños.

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There are two cell services on Roatan, TIGO and CLARO. Which one you buy depends completely on a few factors. I have always had TIGO and don't plan to change but there are places where TIGO does not work on the island so let me lay out the differences and you can choose for yourself.

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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.

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Most branches of BAC Honduras and Banco Atlántida have ATMs that work with Visa (Plus-affiliated) or MasterCard (Cirrus-affiliated) cards. A few machines—very few—will also give cash using an American Express or Diner's Club card. ATMs are fewer and farther between once you get out-country.

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In 2023, a Big Mac was estimated to cost an average of 4.05 U.S. dollars in McDonald's restaurants located in Honduras.

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Santa Rosa de Copan The capital of the department of Copan, in Western Honduras is considered by many as the safest city in Honduras. This is the coffee capital of Honduras. It is a great gateway towards the Lenca Route that includes Gracias and La Esperanza.

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A COVID test is not required when arriving in Honduras.

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If you arrive or depart at a land border, the immigration authorities may charge you a fee of US$3 at the border crossing. Keep the receipt until you leave the country and make sure your passport is stamped.

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