Safety in Machaloa, Honduras What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
People’s Opinions
Generally pretty safe during the day. Girls should not walk alone and no one is to walk around during the night, even as a group. Best to be at ministry housing before dark unless you have a ride back.
Ministry Summary
Ministry Summary in Machaloa, Honduras Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
People’s Opinions
4 – Would absolutely recommend another team serving with Eternal Family Project.Ministry did a good job of using all our individual passions and skills within the ministry.
Lodging
Lodging in Machaloa, Honduras Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
People’s Opinions
We stayed with a neighboring ministryCost – $5 per person per dayPrivate housing just for the teamtwo separate sections for guys and girlsBunk bedstoiletsshowershot water – when workingkitchencommon areaporchgated property
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Machaloa, Honduras What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
People’s Opinions
D&D Brewery was our favorite place to go out and eat. Great/cheap good and wifi!Grocery store in Le Pena was where we bought everything from
Transportation
Transportation in Machaloa, Honduras What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
People’s Opinions
Flight to enter the countryTook Local bus from Tegu to Seguatipeque – ministry host picked us up from thereLocal buses or taxis are cheap and safe to use within La Penaabout 10 limps per person
Medical
Medical in Machaloa, Honduras Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
People’s Opinions
Not to the clinic across the grocery store in La Pena
Communication
Communication in Machaloa, Honduras Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
People’s Opinions
Cell reception was good most times through TigoSim Cards were easy to buy at any storeCountry code 504
Financial
Financial in Machaloa, Honduras Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
People’s Opinions
Can not use credit cards at the banks/atms in La PenaInternational Chip on cards wont work thereLas Vegas is the closest place to get money from an ATM about a 20 mins drive away
Translators
Translators in Machaloa, Honduras List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
People’s Opinions
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Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Machaloa, Honduras What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
People’s Opinions
Kayaking at the lakeonly 110 Limps
Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Machaloa, Honduras Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
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Tips
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Additional Info
Additional Info in Machaloa, Honduras Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?