Money in Roatan??

[Tigger007]

Do they take credit cards like at the Ropes? Or anywhere?

 

Do they take American money or do we need to exchange it first?

 

We would like to hire a ride, Ropes, etc but I am not sure what we need to pay for this with.

 

Thanks:p

[kadao]

They take American money

[SeaPA]

US Dollars are readily accepted everywhere on Roatan; some places give change in dollars, some in the local currency (lempira). Smaller denomination bills (i.e. nothing bigger than 20s) are very much preferrable, as a lot of the smaller local places don't keep a great deal of $$ on hand for making change.

 

Most places accept travellers checks. Again, smaller denominations preferred. Also, you will need a picture ID (they prefer your passport), and many of the places will ONLY take American Express T/C & will decline offbrand checks.

 

A lot of places accept credit cards but it is not the best option. There is an additional tax or fee of some kind placed on credit card transactions.