Mission Team Site Information for
     Ciudad España United Methodist Church
    (cee-oo-DAHD eh-SPAH-nyah)

Area of Honduras:   Cuidad España is located in the Amarateca Valley, on the road toward San Pedro Sula from Tegucigalpa (teh-goo-see-GAHL-pah), the capital city of Honduras.  It is about a 45-min. drive to the northwest from Tegucigalpa, and a shorter drive from Monte Carmelo,where the team stays.  Ciudad España is the name of the neighborhood built by the Red Cross of Spain after Hurricane Mitch.

Preferred airport in Honduras (destination city): Tegucigalpa

Travel time from Tegucigalpa airport to Ciudad España :  30 minutes

Travel time to accommodations site from Tegucigalpa airport:  30 minutes

Current construction needs:  None at this time
 

Electricity on worksite:  yes

Accommodations:  (cost included in the per diem fee.)

       Monte Carmelo Retreat Center—

·            Setting—secluded, wooded area in hills outside the city.

·            Rooms—dorm style.  Bunk beds.

·            Showers—many showers, some with 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 Monte Carmelo retreat center in the dining hall.  Food is a mix of North American and Honduran style.  Picnic-style lunches will be served at the worksite.