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Life on Roatan with Roatan Life Real
Estate
The colorful English of the Caribbean
and Spanish are both spoken in Roatan and both languages are
taught in most schools. The current population of Roatan is
approximately 60,000.
The Lempira is the official currency of Honduras
but US dollars are becoming more and more accepted throughout
Roatan and can be used in most parts of the island. Credit
Cards and Travelers Checks can also be used while in Coxen
Hole you will find ATM machines for cash withdrawals.
For residents of most western countries to enter
Honduras or Roatan you only require a valid passport. Once
in Honduras or Roatan you can stay 30 days in the country
a visitor's extension is possible to a total stay of 180 days,
when you are required to leave the country. The immigration
office on Roatan is located next door to H.B Warren's in Coxen
Hole. You can also obtain a three-month tourist visa in the
U.S. from your nearest Honduran consulate or embassy. For
citizens of some countries a visa is required. Check locally
with your Travel Agent or the closest Honduran Embassy.
Packing Information for Roatan.
Light and casual clothing is best. The Roatan
climate is warm all year round except for in December and
January. A rain jacket is a must just in case, as are sandals
and a bathing suit for the beach and sturdy hiking boots for
walks and hikes. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are needed
all times of the year, as the sun is hot and strong. Bug repellent
is also needed mainly for nights and some beaches where sand
flies are found.
Additional traveling items
Photocopies of passport and airline tickets
Back up money supply in travelers checks or credit card
Prescription medications
Toiletries
Camera and film
Torch (flashlight)
Day travel bag
Always tag or label all of your luggage when
flying to and from Roatan AND put your name and address on
a paper inside each bag as well.
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