Can you drink the water on Roatan?

Can you drink the water on Roatan? 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 you flush toilet paper in Roatan?

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.

What can I bring into Roatan Honduras?

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.

How many murders on Roatan?

In the past 12 months there were 18 murders on Roatan, one foreigner, (the cruise ship employee) and 17 Honduran citizens.

Do I need cash in Roatan?

The 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. It's a good idea to have smaller denominations in US Dollars for arrival (making getting change easier).

Can you brush your teeth with the water in Honduras?

Not everything is perfectly safe --- even if cooked. DO NOT drink the water, ONLY bottled water. This includes brushing your teeth and ordering drinks with ice.

Is crime high in Roatan?

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.

Why is Roatan so expensive?

The reality is that Roatan is an island, and almost everything consumed here is imported. Our food, products and supplies had to undergo a much longer journey to make it to our happy island, and therefore that drives up the price of just about everything.

How can I not get sick in Honduras?

What mosquito borne illness is in Roatan?

Zika virus is a mosquitoborne flavivirus that is clinically nonspecific and associated with severe congenital injury (1–5). Zika virus is closely related to dengue virus (DENV), which is endemic to Roatán, the largest Honduran Bay island (population ˜46,000 persons), located 50 km north of the Honduras mainland (6).

What celebrities live in Roatan Honduras?

The Bay Islands and Roatan are popular destinations today for many vacationers, including some rather famous people. The islands in the area are popular for celebs such as Christopher Lambert, Richard Gere, Michael Douglas, and Cameron Diaz.

What language do they speak in Roatan?

Language in Roatan While Spanish is the official language, English is spoken universally. Roatan Islanders speak a Creole English. This broken English gets its roots in French, english, and Spanish as well as a few words unique to the Garifuna culture.

Is there cartel in Roatan?

Roatan has been home to a notorious list of major drug intermediaries who launder money by purchasing properties on the island. Members of the “Los Cachiros“ drug trafficking ring were arrested and numerous properties in Roatan were seized several years ago.

Is Roatan water clear?

Map of Roatan Roatan's West Bay Beach is located on the island of Roatan's western- (and southern-) most tip, and has been described as the ultimate Caribbean beach vacation destination: pristine, white sand beaches, perfectly clean, clear, and warm tropical waters.

Is it safe to drink tap water in Honduras?

It's best not to drink tap water that hasn't been boiled or otherwise purified. Bottled water is your safest bet. Any water or ice given to you by restaurants or bars will be safe to consume.

Is Roatan Honduras safe for tourists?

Roatan is a safe island. Crime can be easily avoided by taking basic safety precautions. What follows is a list of safety tips which you can adhere to when visiting our island. Stay safe and enjoy.

What is the legal drinking age in Roatan Honduras?

What is the legal drinking age? 21 years of age.