What is the official currency?
The official currency of Honduras is the Lempira, locally referred to as “limps.” Lempiras are currently exchanged at approximately 19:1 to the US Dollar, though exchange rates vary by operator.

What languages are spoken?
Although Spanish is the national language of Honduras, English is widely spoken on Roatan thanks to its heritage as a former British colony. Most island locals are bilingual.

What kind of transportation is available?
Taxis are everywhere on Roatan. Typical airport to West End fees are $15 per person, though it is possible to negotiate lower prices outside the airport. Taxi rides to Coxen Hole should cost in about 30-50 Lempiras per person, while transportation to Sandy Bay is typically 20-30 Lempiras per person. Alternatively, you can catch a colectivo (community van) to Coxen Hole for 15 Lempiras per person. Water taxis ferry you between West End and beautiful West Bay beach for 50 Lempiras per person.

When is the hurricane season?
Hurricane season starts mid-summer and lasts through early November. Roatan’s location in the southwestern Caribbean basin usually keeps it out of harm’s way, as storms commonly divert northward to Cuba or the Yucatan Peninsula. We survived the devestating 2005 hurricane season relatively unscathed; Hurricane Wilma, our most serious storm of that season, only caused minor cosmetic damange. Our last direct hit was Hurricane Mitch of 1998. Given that hurricanes and tropical storms are wildly unpredictable, be sure to check your weather predictions before scheduling a vacation.

When is the rainy season?
The rainy season usually starts near late November and lasts until late January. Locally referred to as the “silly season,” the weather during this period can be quite eccentric: you may have days of perpetual rain and wind, or your may have weeks of beautiful sunshine and calm seas. Come prepared for both kinds of weather if you will be visiting during this season.

What should I do if I get sick?
Anthony’s Key Resort has a medical center and hyperbaric chamber capable of meeting most general medical needs. For more serious emergencies, Wood’s Medical Center in Coxen Hole is the place to seek treatment.