If you are going to the Adopting Bitcoin conference in El Salvador 🔝, the best way how you can get to Roatan is through San Pedro Sula in mainland Honduras. There is no direct flight.

You can take these flights:
- from El Salvador to San Pedro Sula with Avianca Airlines ✈️
- from San Pedro Sula to Roatan with CM Airlines ✈️

There are several options of private charter available for the 18th of November from El Salvador to Roatán.

Private charter

• max. capacity: 18 seats

• duration: 1.5 hours

• price for one-way: $6500

Cessna 421

• max. capacity: 5 seats

• duration: 3 hours

• price for one-way: $3000

Piper Dakota

• max. capacity: 3 seats

• duration: 4 hours

• price for one-way: $1500

If you are interested in any of the private charters, please let us know.

A valid passport is necessary to enter and exit the Country. All visitors traveling to Honduras will need to have a passport valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. A Visa is not required.

Visitors traveling through the US must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel.

The currency in Roatán is the Honduran Lempira; however, the US Dollar is widely accepted throughout the island of Roatán. When you pay by dollar you get back the Honduran Lempira.

You can pay using your credit cards in Roatán and you can pay with them in most of the hotels, restaurants and attractions on the island. Some smaller local restaurants and shops only accept cash, so it is fine to have some cash when visiting these spots.

And don't forget, Roatán is the most bitcoin-friendly island. Approximately 60 businesses are accepting Bitcoin here and this number is growing!

Roatán is generally safer than mainland Honduras. Crime is lower. Tourists are well looked after by the government in Roatán and the community because tourism is vital to the local economy. The island cannot afford bad things to happen to tourists in Roatán. Próspera, Las Verandas where you will be accommodated is a gated community with a hired caretaker of a "watchman." These gatekeepers do an excellent job of watching over your property and community.

There are no mandatory vaccines required.

There are a few established medical clinics in Roatán. Visitors and residents have good access to medical services from anywhere in Roatán. The services available are much as you would expect in any hospital ranging from 24/7 emergency to maternity. From diagnostic and imaging to full operation room facilities. In addition, the Roatán facility has the full support of doctors in Hospital Cemesa in San Pedro Sula.

You can joint our BRR Telegram Chat where you can connect with other interested people.

Roatan is famous in diving circles for the quality of its coral reef, which forms part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest in the world.

Roatan is also a Caribbean island with a rich pirate history. Henry Morgan was the most famous pirate who pirated on Roatán.

The climate of Roatan is tropical, hot and humid, though constant sea breezes keep the island’s average temperature between 23°C and 32°C. (75°F and 90°F).

Roatan is in the Central Time zone (GMT-6).

Spanish is the official language of Honduras but you’ll find that English is spoken throughout Roatan as native islanders speak mostly English as well as many people speaking languages from all over the world: French, German, Italian, and more. We also have a huge Czech community in Roatan.

Sunscreen (try to avoid DEET if you are going in the water), sunglasses and a hat are needed most of the year because the sun is hot and strong. Insect repellent is also needed mainly for beaches where sand flies are found and sometimes at night. We recommend packing comfortable and light clothing.

Additional traveling items we recommend:

· Prescription medications

· Toiletries

· Camera

· Day travel bag

· Reusable water bottle

· Swimwear

· Travel pillow

· Vaseline (for men who have a mustache and are planning to snorkel).