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Covid Travel Guidelines

The country of Honduras is now accepting international travelers with a Covid Negative test result presented within 72 hours of arrival. We recommend contacting your airline and Honduran Ministry of Tourism as you plan your travels to get the latest update. Turtle Beach Sanctuary has also implemented new Covid guidelines for the safety of our guests and team. (See Covid guidelines under about us section.)

International Travel by Air

Book flights on most major airlines into either the mainland City of San Pedro Sula (SAP) or the neighboring island to Utila called Roatan (RTB).  Both these International Airports provide options to connect to the small island of Utila.

If connecting via San Pedro Sula

Book a commuter flight on CM Airlines or by private charter plane that can be arranged with a local travel agent Worldwide Travel.

If connecting via Roatan

Scheduled flights are available on CM Airlines or by private charter plane that can be arranged with a local travel agent Worldwide Travel.  There is also a ferry that travels between the islands called The Utila Dream.  Please plan to arrive in Roatan no later than noon if you want to catch the 2PM ferry to Utila!

Air Travel Map to Utila

Travel Checklist

Please travel light!  This is a casual place and you will most likely be in a tank top, shorts, and flip flops every day and evening. The terrain does not allow for high heels of any kind. Please bring any medications or allergy products you may need.

Download Checklist
Documentation
  • Passport (6mo or less to expiry)
  • Plane ticket or e-ticket
  • Spending money
  • Credit card or debit card
  • Certification card (If diving)
  • DAN Insurance Card (If diving)
Clothing (pack light!)
  • Hiking boots or running shoes
  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Lightweight long sleeve shirt
  • Lightweight long pants (helps protect from bugs especially at sunset)
  • T-shirts and tank tops
  • Shorts
  • Lightweight skirts or sundresses
  • Swimsuit and cover up
  • Polarized Sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Small backpack
  • Water booties
  • Nov-Jan: light weight rain jacket
First Aid & Bug Stuff
  • Travel first aid kit
  • Sinus/ allergy tablets
  • Benedryl tablets
  • Headache and pain tablets
  • Imodium or Pepto Bismol
  • Antacids
  • Motion sickness tablets
  • Anti-Itch & antibiotic ointment
  • Bug spray (pump only) Off products or Avon Skin So Soft are good.
  • Sun block with high SPF
Helpful Tips
  • Passport must not expire within 6 months from date of travel.
  • Pack immediate need items: Toiletries (except liquid over 3oz.), change of clothes, swimsuit in your carry on.
    Better to be safe than sorry if luggage is delayed by ITL carriers.
  • Carry a few small bills to tip porters and luggage handlers.
    Customary tip is $2-4 (20-100 Lempira)
  • Connection flights may have stricter weight restrictions due to smaller planes.