However, gourdes cannot be converted into US dollars. Part of the departure tax must be paid in gourdes, but otherwise gourdes are not accepted from visitors paying the airport departure tax. Wear cottons, not blends. Bring beachwear, beach towel, surf shoes or sturdy sandals, and a hat. There is snorkel equipment available at the visitor quarters.
Laundry facilities are available.
Electrical current is 110 volt. Malaria and dengue are endemic. Short term visitors staying in the visitors quarters or other screened sleeping areas and who use mosquito repellant are at little risk. Chloroquine or Aralen prophylaxis is optional. If you take it, follow through with the full six weeks course upon return.