Covid and FAQ's

COVID Info

• INM - Prechequeo Migratorio   
• There are two forms - the immigration form and a health form.   THEY CAN ONLY BE COMPLETED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF DEPARTURE. 
• Below is some info to help you complete the mandatory pre-check documentation, required both entering and leaving Honduras (though we never do it leaving and have had no issues).  Print or have easily available on your phone the entry form and the customs forms for you arrival.  You do NOT need to print for your departure.  
  • Some Hints:
    • For “United States”, go to “E” and select “Estados Unidos”
    • Airport is Juan Manuel Galves
    • Department is Islas de la Bahia
    • For address use 1 West End Road, West End - there are no addresses on Roatan.
    • The form cannot be submitted until 48 hours prior to your arrival date. Before the 48-hour timeframe, you can advance the process by registering on the site and completing the questions; however, you must wait until you’re within the 48-hour timeframe to submit. (This is to avoid excess records in the immigration system).
    • It is best to complete the form on a desktop or laptop rather than a mobile device.
    • You will receive a confirmation via email.
• The requirement for entry into Honduras:
  • If you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and traveling at least 14 days after your final shot, you DO NOT need to get tested for COVID-19.
    • You are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19: 14 days or more after you have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca), or 14 days or more after you have received a single-dose vaccine (J&J/Janssen).
    • Make sure to have your vaccination card ready upon arrival.

  • If you are NOT vaccinated or NOT fully vaccinated, you WILL need to get tested for COVID-19.  You will need: a rapid antigen or PCR test NO more than 72 hours of when you enter Honduras.

  • There is no quarantine requirement.  I suggest you highlight your name, the date and time of test, and negative to make this information easy to find when you check in. 

• The requirement to return to the US is also a negative COVID test.  There a many different convenient options to get a test on the island including the option to have someone come test your group at the villa which will take just minutes.  Matt, our manager, and I will have current information at your time of stay to make sure your stay in paradise is seamless.  

Highlights of Vivaro Roatan's FIVE Star Service:

Cleaning is INCLUDED multiple times during your stay.  The pool is cleaned almost daily and an interior clean by our amazing housecleaner will help your stay in paradise truly feel like a vacation.   

We provide: 

• toilet paper 

• paper towels 

• a variety of spices (what we and other guests contribute)

• dish soap and dishwashing soap

• snorkeling equipment and pool floats - what we and other guests bring and leave

  • we cannot guarantee mask and fins to fit everyone - they break over time - we can help you rent them affordably nearby

• big beach towels - please keep them on the property

• Not provided

  • Shampoo and conditioner - To cut down on single use plastic we ask you bring your preferred shampoo, body soap etc. in reusable containers.  There is one hairdryer in each villa.

Frequently asked questions:

Why do you charge extra for additional guests?  We are renting the whole property, aren't we?

Our villas can vary greatly in the number of guests, sometimes hosting only one couple and other times 20 or more guests.  We want our homes to be available to every group size and to charge one couple the same as a large group would not seem fair.  So based on the villa, we include from 2 to 6 in the base rate, and then charge beyond that.  In effect, smaller groups are given a discount off of what the normal rate would be.  If you have a larger group, the rates you see for extra guests aligns with our normal rate for the full luxury house and the cleaning and upkeep that go into maintaining and turning over large luxury homes directly on the ocean. 

What about the bugs?

Vivaro Roatan encourages you to bring or buy locally reef friendly bug sprays and sunscreens.  Our favorite is Aegis - all guests start with a bottle of bug spray and we can provide other natural products such as sunscreen and soap bars.  That said, be careful when you first arrive to get a feel for how the bugs effect you.  Use OFF Family at sunrise and sunset.  Keep bedroom doors closed at all times to keep bugs out.

Can you drink the water?

All three Vivaro properties are on a cistern. The whole house is filtered. In addition at the sink and the refrigerator the water and ice is run through an additional UV filter - you will notice the water is warm.  We drink the water.  Your group should each decide - anyone concerned should drink bottled water.  If you do prefer bottled water you can purchase gallons at the nearby gas station which saves some plastic.

Do you have paddle boards, kayaks?

Vivaro - Beachfront has paddle boards.
A local shop has rental kayaks and paddle boards - ask our manager. 

Safety?

We consider Roatan safe. As in our hometown, there is petty theft. We have many layers of security at Vivaro and have had no issues. We are careful to lock every door and close every window when we leave to protect our belongings.

Groceries?

At stop at Eldon's on the way from the airport is a great place to start. Smaller markets and fruit and veggies stands are in West End.  ROA Mart is new favorite in the heart of West End Village - wine, liquor, snacks medicine, and grocery items.  The gas station has an ATM, beer, snacks, pizza, sandwiches as well as bug spray, anti itch cream, antibiotics, etc.