Traveling in Roatan
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Yes, you can drink the water in Roatan at restaurants. And eat the ice! Drinking water on Roatan is distributed by a water purification company that all businesses and residences use. Hotels &AirBNBs will provide access to drinking water. The water is completely distilled, meaning there are n...
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Roatan operates on 120V supply usage and you will find Plug Types A and B, which are U.S. standard American plugs. Other Tips: It is standard for Hotels & AirBNBs to charge you additional fees for power usage, especially if you have an AC on site, because power in Roatan is very expensive P...
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Yes, most people need to use bug spray when visiting Roatan. Like many western Caribbean islands, we are subjected to mosquitoes, as well as sand flies - also known as sand fleas, biting midges or "no see-ums" (because you can't see them, but you will feel them). These are especially prevalent ri...
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Is it Customary to Tip in Roatan?
Yes, in Roatan, you should plan to tip your food servers, bartenders, spa service providers, cleaning staff, and of course, dive instructors, boat captains. It is not customary to tip in land taxis (called collectivos here) but you might round up when paying. Same for water taxis, though generall... -
Cash is king in Roatan. And that can come in the form of U.S. dollars (USD) or our local currency called Lempiras (HNL), so no need to try to exchange money prior to arrival. However, your dollars need to be in mint condition - no tears, even minor rips, and no writing. So it is advised that you ...