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Old 09-21-2013, 02:51 PM
 
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Considering volunteering trip to central america, it would be a group of around 10+ people for 2 weeks in rural El Salvador OR Nicaragua. Is it relatively safe when travelling in a group like this to a small village?

What are the benefits of each of these countries and how much would we have to worry about safety, thanks!
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Old 09-21-2013, 03:32 PM
 
Location: City of Angels
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Depends on the village. Impossible question to answer. Just take the standard precautions. Groups can work for you or against you depending on the situation.
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Old 09-21-2013, 10:18 PM
 
Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
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What places? I like Nicaragua.
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Old 09-21-2013, 10:30 PM
 
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It would be near Sonsonate in El Salvador. Or in Nicaragua somewhere off the 24 hwy between chinandega and honduras.

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Old 09-22-2013, 04:47 AM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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We have a couple in our church who did missionary work in El Salvador. They would go back in a second and they are not young by any means.
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Old 09-23-2013, 12:41 AM
 
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Yes, I am certainly looking forward to it. It will be dry season too which is a plus.
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Old 09-23-2013, 12:40 PM
 
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Is it relatively safe when travelling in a group like this to a small village?
It depends. Are you a group of 10 people traveling to small Central American towns in order to convert people to your religion? Are you there to educate? Provide medical assistance? Sightsee as tourists? Your safety may depend on your intentions.
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Old 09-23-2013, 04:59 PM
 
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It depends. Are you a group of 10 people traveling to small Central American towns in order to convert people to your religion? Are you there to educate? Provide medical assistance? Sightsee as tourists? Your safety may depend on your intentions.
It would be one town in either of the countries. To help the people and experience how they live and learn about culture. Before( past years) it was help build foundation for school, build a path to a water pump.

How would those intentions be?
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