Mission Team Site Information for
Fuerzas Unidas United Methodist Church
(FWEHR-sahs  oo-NEE-dahs)

Area of Honduras :  Tegucigalpa (teh-goo-see-GAHL-pah), the capital city
Travel time to worksite from Tegucigalpa airport:  10-20 minutes.
Travel time to accommodations site from Tegucigalpa airport:  15-25 minutes.
Travel time between worksite and accommodations site:  15-20 minutes.
Maximum team size at this site:  14

Current construction needs:  None at this time.
 

Electricity:  available on worksite

Accommodations:  (cost included in the per diem fee.)
Monte Carmelo Retreat Center —
·        Distance from worksite—about a 20 min. drive.
·        Setting—secluded, wooded area in hills outside the city.
·        Rooms—dorm style.  Bunk beds.
·        Showers—many; hot water showerheads
·        Toilets—many
·        Bedding and towels—available
·        Phone—none available, cellular in emergencies only
·        Electricity—yes

Meals:  (cost included in per diem fee)  Provided by the retreat center in the dining hall.  Food is a mix of North American and Honduran style.  All prepared with safe methods.  Box lunches can be requested so they can be carried to the worksite.

Transportation:  (rental included in the per diem fee)  Vans and/or buses, depending on team size.  Arranged by UMVIM coordinator.

Other comments on this site:
·        Fuerzas Unidas (the worksite) is a very poor community, so take precautions.
      Be discreet with items of value, including cameras, electronic gear, jewelry,
      money, and passports.  Pay attention to and follow the advice of the local
      pastors about where is safe and not safe to walk alone.
·        Fuerzas Unidas is separate from Monte Carmelo, which is a secure retreat
      center, without the same security concerns of Fuerzas Unidas.
·        Tegucigalpa is in the cooler mountains of the country, so bring one extra layer
      (like a sweatshirt) for cool mornings and evenings.

 Cultural considerations:  See the general cultural awareness page on this website.

Sight-seeing opportunities from this site:  (team pays extra cost)
·        Valle de Angeles—an artisan village about 45 min. away from Tegucigalpa . 
      A day-trip to buy local crafts.  Often a Sunday morning trip for Fuerzas Unidas
      teams, returning to Fuerzas Unidas for the afternoon worship service. 

Preferred airport in Honduras (destination city): Tegucigalpa