Your experience will be made more meaningful by taking some time to study up on Nicaragua. By coming into the brigade as informed as possible, you will be better prepared to respond when opportunities to ask questions and make suggestions come up. Past participants have strongly recommended that visitors study as much Spanish as possible before coming to Nicaragua. A good sense of humor is one of the best things a visitor can bring to Nicaragua. It helps us in our work, and we hope the laughter we will share will remain with you long afterwards.
Many people worry about personal security when travelling for the first time in Latin America.
Much of this fear is based on pre-conceived notions of the people they will encounter. Still, security is a genuine concern. PFP has had staff living full-time in Nicaragua for several years. Based on our experience, we do not believe security concerns should interfere with your visit to Nicaragua. We try to run the brigades simply but safely .