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Islas menores alejadas de EE. UU.: qué saber antes del viaje

Lo esencial

  • This is a group of separate restricted islands, not a conventional tourist destination.
  • Midway and Navassa are closed to ordinary public visits; Palmyra requires prior approval.
  • The driving-side field refers specifically to Wake Island; follow each site manager’s instructions elsewhere.

Entrada y visados

Check the exact island and administering authority before making plans. General visitation is not offered at Midway; Navassa is closed to the public. Private vessels may visit Palmyra only with prior USFWS approval, subject to operating dates and permit conditions. A passport or US visa alone does not establish permission to enter a refuge.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: fws.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗, papahanaumokuakea.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗

Dinero

Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.

Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos

  • US dollars are the US legal tender. Arrange all charges and payment methods with the administering authority before departure.
  • No visitor services are provided on Navassa. Do not assume retail, ATM or card facilities at remote refuges.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: federalreserve.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗

Normas y prohibiciones

Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo

  • Do not enter closed refuges or restricted areas without the required authorisation.
  • Palmyra permits impose vessel inspection, waste retention and other biosecurity conditions; pets are not allowed.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: fws.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗, papahanaumokuakea.gov ↗

Cultura y ropa

Religión: Follow the site manager’s instructions and respect cultural and historic sites.

Ropa: Pack clothing and protective equipment specified by your authorised operator.

Etiqueta

  • Do not disturb wildlife or remove historic objects.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: fws.gov ↗

Clima

These islands require island-specific planning. Palmyra has hot, humid conditions and abundant rainfall. Do not apply one Caribbean season or a single best travel month to the whole group; obtain local forecasts and approved access dates.

Mes a mes
  • enero: Jan: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • febrero: Feb: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • marzo: Mar: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • abril: Apr: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • mayo: May: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • junio: Jun: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • julio: Jul: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • agosto: Aug: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • septiembre: Sep: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • octubre: Oct: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • noviembre: Nov: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates
  • diciembre: Dec: check island-specific forecasts and authorised access dates

Mejor temporada: Travel only within approved access dates and the site manager’s weather guidance.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: fws.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗

Qué llevar

  • Written access authorisation and operator instructions
  • Medicines, emergency communications and evacuation arrangements
  • Supplies specified by the site manager

Qué no llevar / prohibido importar

  • Arriving without prior authorisation
  • Pets on Palmyra
  • Removing wildlife or historic objects

Práctico

Enchufes: Confirm power supply and socket compatibility with the authorised site operator.

Agua: Arrange safe drinking water and supplies with your authorised operator.

Circulación: por la derecha

Salud: The driving-side field applies to Wake Island under 32 CFR 935.131; it is not a statement that all islands offer public road travel.

Seguro: Arrange cover for the exact island, authorised activities and remote evacuation.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: ecfr.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗, fws.gov ↗

Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.