Fees · Country Guide
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Updated Mar 27, 2026 • 21 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Honduras does not run on one single national reef pass. Instead, expect a patchwork of island, protected-area, and border fees that are usually modest but sometimes collected in cash or through operators. Confirm current collection methods before travel because the same fee can be handled differently by island, operator, or season.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roatan Marine Park support bracelet | USD $10 Typically used for a short stay or dive week | Scuba and snorkel travelers using Roatan reef areas | Roatan Marine Park EcoStore or participating dive shops and resorts | This is presented as a voluntary user fee, but it is a standard contribution many reef travelers are encouraged to pay because it funds local marine-park work. |
| Cayos Cochinos protected-area admission | USD $10 + tax for non-residents via certified operator, or USD $20 + tax for private non-residents Per visit | Visitors entering Cayos Cochinos protected areas | Welcome Center on Cayo Menor or through a certified tour operator | Honduran-resident pricing is lower. This is the fee most likely to matter on north-coast or island day trips, not on a pure Roatan or Utila hotel stay. |
| Land-border tourist processing fee | USD $3 Per land entry | Travelers entering Honduras overland | Official land border posts | Keep the receipt until you fully finish the crossing process. Air arrivals do not usually deal with this line item. |
| Guanaja environmental contribution | USD $10 Commonly collected per visit or stay | Some Guanaja visitors | Often handled locally through resort or island arrangements | Collection methods can vary, so treat this as a likely planning item rather than a universal fixed charge and confirm it with your property before arrival. |
Fee
Typically used for a short stay or dive week
This is presented as a voluntary user fee, but it is a standard contribution many reef travelers are encouraged to pay because it funds local marine-park work.
Per visit
Honduran-resident pricing is lower. This is the fee most likely to matter on north-coast or island day trips, not on a pure Roatan or Utila hotel stay.
Per land entry
Keep the receipt until you fully finish the crossing process. Air arrivals do not usually deal with this line item.
Commonly collected per visit or stay
Collection methods can vary, so treat this as a likely planning item rather than a universal fixed charge and confirm it with your property before arrival.