Honduras Vision Trip
May 21–25, 2024
YOU'RE INVITED!
Join us in beautiful Honduras on May 21–25, 2024! Experience firsthand what Mercy Chefs Global is doing through our Comayagua training kitchen and feeding programs, and learn about the exciting opportunities to expand our work in Honduras and across Latin America.
Please note: Space is limited. Kindly RSVP by May 13.
ITINERARY
Once you arrive to Comayagua, our team will provide transportation throughout the trip. Please refer to the itinerary below for more details on scheduled activities, and contact us for any additional information regarding your arrival and accommodations.
DAY 1
Afternoon: Arrive in Comayagua, Honduras
Evening: Welcome reception at Lo de Kerpo’s
DAY 2
8:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel
10:00 AM: Visit the Comayagua Community Kitchen
12:00 PM: Lunch at the Community Kitchen
1:00 PM: Grocery distribution to the local communities
2:00 PM: Break—Return to hotel
3:30 PM: Tour of Downtown Comayagua
5:00 PM: Free time
6:00 PM: Dinner at Ricardo’s in downtown
8:00 PM: Return to hotel
DAY 3
8:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel
9:00 AM: Depart for Chinacla
11:00 AM: Coffee tour at Comsa
12:00 PM: Lunch at Comsa Hotel
1:45 PM: Food distribution at Iglesia Vida Cristiana Chinacla
3:00 PM: Return to Comayagua
5:00 PM: Break
6:30 PM: Dinner at La Baranda’s
8:30 PM: Return to hotel
DAY 4
8:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel
9:00 AM: Depart for Siguatepeque
10:00 AM: Grocery distribution to the local community
11:00 AM: Food distribution
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Caves Taulabé
The Taulabe Caves are a system of caves very recognized nationally and internationally for their impressive beauty and natural and archaeological wealth. That is why they have been named the Natural Monument of Honduras and were chosen as one of the 30 wonders of the country.
3:00 PM: Pulhapanzak Falls
Pulhapanzak Waterfalls, in addition to being one of the most visited tourist sites for having the most famous, beautiful, and largest waterfall in Honduras, is also a site of great cultural and archaeological importance. Activities include ziplining, swimming, tubing, and visiting caves.
4:00 PM: Return to Comayagua
7:30 PM: Closing Dinner at hotel
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
All Travelers Must:
- Complete the Mercy Chefs’ Release and Waiver of Liability.
- Complete the Honduras Pre-Check and Customs Forms.
- Have a valid passport that expires after August 12, 2024, per the U.S. Department of State regulations.
- Have an appropriate travel insurance policy in place.
FAQS
The trip will take place from Tuesday, May 21 to Saturday, May 25.
Please click here to view the itinerary.
We will fly into and out of the airport in Comayagua (airport code: XPL).
- Arrival in the afternoon on Tuesday, May 21.
- Departure in the afternoon on Saturday, May 25.
We will have Mercy Chefs staff on-site at the airport, ready to greet you upon your arrival, just past baggage claim and customs.
We recommend contacting your service provider before arrival to ensure the continuation of your cell service. Sometimes, this is simply a change in your settings or a small additional fee.
Moderate activity level. We will be walking daily.
A smaller, boutique hotel has been pre-vetted, safe, secure, and WiFi available.
Yes, there will be service projects daily. Please refer to the linked itinerary for additional details.
The hotel is secure, however, please leave the majority of your valuables at home.
Attendees only need to arrive in the country. All other expenses are covered by Mercy Chefs.
May air temperatures range from an average of 91°F during the day to 70°F at night. There is also the potential for rain in May. There are six days of rain on average in May, where rainfall is 3.34 inches.
Conservative, comfortable attire is recommended. We do not want to draw attention to ourselves.
Customary Latin American cuisine will be enjoyed.
It is recommended that you bring conservative, comfortable clothing for your time in Honduras. Since we will be walking daily, please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes for our outings. You may also want to bring a small backpack to take on our daily excursions, including hand sanitizer, tissues, a change of clothing, a light rain jacket or poncho, etc. Please see our packing list here.
CONNECT WITH US
For any questions about this trip, please contact Sophie Davis at