Both organized groups and individuals can find work opportunities. Habitat encourages groups to explore their host countries and mission groups often plan a couple of days of recreation. We closed out our trip with two days on Roatan Island off the Honduran coast. The costs of such trips vary widely depending on the location. Lodging also varies according to location and length of trip, but expect spartan accommodations.
Volunteers can bunk with local families, sleep in tents or stay in hotels or villas.
We stayed in an adequate if slightly rundown hotel that had cable TV and hot water most of the time. But we were told it was a vast improvement from recent mission trips to nearby Nicaragua. Food can require an adjustment, as well, and be a health concern. We ate meals at a local cafeteria that was moderately priced but still beyond the means of most Hondurans. We also ventured into the town to local restaurants a couple of nights.