Roatan Departure tax - 2008

[tamarind]

You can pay in Lempiras.

So, what is the final figure as of today (Feb. 21, 2008) in USD or equivalent Lempiras? Please advise. We're leaving on direct flight from Toronto on March 28, 2008. I have L160.00 Lempiras and plenty of USD in small denominations.

 

[mottja]

When we left Roatan on February 2nd the departure tax was $33 and some change. I think I think I paid $166 for 5 of us.

 

[DECKHAND]

I paid in Lempiras and did get change.

WHAT!:dropmouth They gave you change, I'm telling you those islanders (Roatan is full of surprises)

 

[bgrindberg]

WHAT!:dropmouth They gave you change, I'm telling you those islanders (Roatan is full of surprises)

That was in La Ceiba. In Roatan they wanted to make me pay a second time...

 

[Hawk]

We've made several trips to Roatan, with more scheduled allready, and I've never had a problem with getting change. I've paid in dollars, lemps, and a combination of both. I've never known anyone who had a problem before this.

Later, Hawk.

 

[DECKHAND]

We've made several trips to Roatan, with more scheduled allready, and I've never had a problem with getting change. I've paid in dollars, lemps, and a combination of both. I've never known anyone who had a problem before this.

Later, Hawk.

May be they don't like me Did I mention I was born in El Salvador or may be I did not

 

[h20newbie]

Just got back yesterday..paid $33.19 U.S. no change offered...

 

[Pembina]

Got back last week and the posted price was $33.19 but she asked for $67.00 for the 2 of us. I wasn't going to argue that it only totaled to $66.38.
Be aware and take a lot of small bills.
I can't count how many situations we were in during our stay when attempting to pay for something the standard reply was "I don't have change" and so generally you end up giving another extra dollar or two for whatever you are purchasing.