Honduras is located in Central America about a third of the way from Mexico to South America. San Pedro Sula is the 2nd largest city in Honduras and is home to almost 1.1 million people. It is the major industrial city in the country.
It is hot there? That's the question that everyone asks!
When I did my 2 month internship, the temperature was above 100ยบ F almost every day. For San Pedro Sula, the winter is from mid-November to February and the temperatures are in the mid-80's on average. The rest of the year is summertime - with temperatures in the mid to high 90's (or above...) and high humidity. San Pedro Sula is a large city located in a valley with mountains surrounding it so the heat tends to collect and stay there. We actually drove up into the mountains one day during my internship and people were wearing sweaters because the temperature was so much colder - it was only in the 70's. The summer months and early fall can also receive lots of rain.
Is there religious freedom?
Yes, there is religious freedom in Honduras and we are very thankful for that. That doesn't mean, though, that church work is just a piece of cake. The Catholic church is very influential both as a church and with the politics of the government.
Is it expensive?
The money used in Honduras is the Lempira. About 23 lempiras would be equal to a US $1. Whereas some things seem to be a lot cheaper in Honduras (my friend and I paid between $2-3 each for a 40 minute bus ride to a nearby town), other things are more expensive. For example, gas is slightly over a dollar per liter, which compares at $4 a gallon. The cost of living is also on the rise.
It is hot there? That's the question that everyone asks!
When I did my 2 month internship, the temperature was above 100ยบ F almost every day. For San Pedro Sula, the winter is from mid-November to February and the temperatures are in the mid-80's on average. The rest of the year is summertime - with temperatures in the mid to high 90's (or above...) and high humidity. San Pedro Sula is a large city located in a valley with mountains surrounding it so the heat tends to collect and stay there. We actually drove up into the mountains one day during my internship and people were wearing sweaters because the temperature was so much colder - it was only in the 70's. The summer months and early fall can also receive lots of rain.
Is there religious freedom?
Yes, there is religious freedom in Honduras and we are very thankful for that. That doesn't mean, though, that church work is just a piece of cake. The Catholic church is very influential both as a church and with the politics of the government.
Is it expensive?
The money used in Honduras is the Lempira. About 23 lempiras would be equal to a US $1. Whereas some things seem to be a lot cheaper in Honduras (my friend and I paid between $2-3 each for a 40 minute bus ride to a nearby town), other things are more expensive. For example, gas is slightly over a dollar per liter, which compares at $4 a gallon. The cost of living is also on the rise.