Cala Pelicanos

About Roatan

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The island of Roatan is located in the Bay Islands of Honduras, about 300 miles west of the Cayman Islands, 30 miles north of the mainland of Honduras. The Bay Islands were British colonies until the 1850's. Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands, about 34 miles long and app. 1 to 6 miles wide.

Roatan offers some of the world's best scuba diving. The island is surrounded by the world's second largest coral reef. This provides calm, clear beaches for swimming and snorkelling. Roatan is not as 'touristy' as many Caribbean islands, but you will find plenty of activities and things to see. The island's friendly, 'laid back' atmosphere is ideal for relaxing, and the many restaurants, bars and attractions offer a wide choice of the day as well as the evening.

• How to get to Roatan
• Travel Tips
• The language
• Climate
• Voltage
• Currency
• Water
• Groceries

Travel information Roatan has a modern, international airport, located on the south side of the island, near the main town, Coxen Hole, a 15 minutes drive from Cala Pelicanos. Continental, Delta and TACA airlines fly directly from the US to Roatan. During the season Continental flies on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays directly from/to Houston, as well as on Saturdays from/to Newark. Delta Airlines flies on Saturdays directly from/to Atlanta, and TACA flies on Sundays directly from/to Miami, as well as on Saturdays from/to Houston. Via San Pedro Sula, on the mainland, there are daily flights to various US cities, with almost hourly commuter flights to/from Roatan. Current flight information is available through the links further on this website and through travel agents.
Travel Tips The dress code is casual on Roatan. Formality is nonexistent. Bring bathing suit, shorts, t-shirts, snorkel gear and plenty of suntan lotion. Insect repellent is also advisable, we use the spray bottles of ‘Off’. Upon entering the country, you will be issued a 1-month tourist visa. There is a $ 33 airport tax, when leaving the country.
The language The national language of Honduras is Spanish, however, since the Bay Islands were previously British colonies, many people on Roatan speak and understand English.	Climate Roatan offers a tropical climate all year, with temperatures ranging from 72°F (25°C) in the rainy season (mid. October to December) and 88°F (30°C) in the summer (July/August). Its waters are equally warm. Honduras lies to the southwest of the main hurricane track.
Voltage Roatan uses the same electric voltage as the US: AC 110 Volts, 60 Hz.   Water All tap water in Cala Pelicanos is filtered, sterilised and safe for drinking. At other places however, it is best to ask for bottled water.	Currency The Honduras currency is the Lempira. The exchange rate is app. 19 Lempira’s to the US dollar which is also an acceptable currency almost everywhere on the island. There are ATM machines in French Harbour and Coxen Hole. Credit cards are accepted at many places, there is however usually a small fee for using a credit card. Traveller’s checks are not accepted everywhere.   Groceries There are a few well-stocked supermarkets on the island in Coxen Hole as well as French Harbour which stock a fair range of American groceries.