Visiting San Lucas Toliman
Normal off the shelf medicines, toothpaste, soap, standard
flashlight batteries and so on are readily available in San Lucas - also the
Parish clinic is well stocked ... don't load up your baggage unecessarily.
San Lucas is 5,000 ft above sea level -
normally we don't get malaria, although passing along the coastal plains, one
could get bitten by a malaria carrying mosquito. The temperature is normally in
the 70's or low 80's during the day, and drops to 60º before dawn (down to
about 50º in December, January). There are two seasons - wet and dry: in the
dry season it might rain once a month, in the wet season, the mornings are often
bright and sunny, and the rains come in the afternoons. Plan what clothes you
want to bring accordingly! It's cheap and easy to have your clothes washed
during your visit
With the Catholic Parish
Parish arranges transport to and from airport in Guatemala, food and accommodation.
Visitors are expected to work in one or other of many parish projects, construction, reforestation, coffee, etc
Email Mission Office for application forms and
more information
Parish arranges transport to and from airport in Guatemala, food and accommodation.
Visitors are expected to work in one or other of many parish projects, construction, reforestation, coffee, etc
Email Mission Office for application forms and
more information
With Transformational Journeys
TJ arrange visits to Guatemala (San Lucas), Kenya, the Dominican Republic, and
Brazil. All bookings arranged by TJ. Travelers are accompanied by a tour guide / translator.
Chance to work closely on projects, (stoves, water ..) with local people