What can I bring into Roatan Honduras?


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.


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.


Can I drink the water in 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.


How much can you take on plane from duty free?

You may bring back more than your exemption, but you will have to pay duty on it. In most cases, the personal exemption is $800, but there are some exceptions to this rule, which are explained below. Depending on the countries you have visited, your personal exemption will be $200, $800, or $1,600.


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.


What is a good tip in Roatan?

Short version: yes, you're supposed to tip on Roatan. 10%-20%. There ya go!


Can you drink the ice in Roatan?

Drinking Water 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.


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?

Vaccines cannot protect you from many diseases in Honduras, so your behaviors are important.
  1. Eat and drink safely. ...
  2. Prevent bug bites. ...
  3. Stay safe outdoors. ...
  4. Keep away from animals. ...
  5. Reduce your exposure to germs. ...
  6. Avoid sharing body fluids. ...
  7. Know how to get medical care while traveling. ...
  8. Select safe transportation.


What can I bring back from Honduras?

Honduran Souvenirs
  • Baskets. Palm, wicker, bamboo, and even pine needles get woven into elaborate basketry in several communities in Western Honduras in an age-old process that has never been industrialized. ...
  • Ceramics. ...
  • Cigars. ...
  • Coffee. ...
  • Hammocks. ...
  • Mahogany. ...
  • Shirts. ...
  • Market Savvy.


Should I take cash to Roatan?

Currency 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.


How much cash should I bring to Honduras?

If you don't want to deal with currency exchange or taking money out of an ATM during your Roatan trip, you could theoretically bring all of your cash in USD along with you. For a 7-day trip, I would bring at least $700-1,000 USD, with the assumption that you'll have some left over.


Are ATMs safe in Roatan?

Some ATMs in Roatan are unreliable, so I would advise against using a random ATM on the street. If you're in West End, I always prefer to walk the five minutes to the Petrosun and take out cash from one of the two ATMs inside the gas station. I've never had an issue with either of them.


What food can I take through customs?

As a general rule, condiments, vinegars, oils, packaged spices, honey, coffee and tea are admissible. Because rice can often harbor insects, it is best to avoid bringing it into the United States. Some imported foods are also subject to requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


What food must be declared at customs?

All travelers entering the United States are REQUIRED to DECLARE meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, animals, as well as plant and animal products (including soup or soup products) they may be carrying. The declaration must cover all items carried in checked baggage, carry-on luggage, or in a vehicle.