Thanks to El Salvador being the smallest Central American nation, the country is fairly easy to navigate. But since San Salvador Airport is the country’s lone international airport, getting to the colorful city of Santa Ana requires some planning. I…
Before visiting Central American countries like El Salvador, it’s important to read up on how to stay safe. This includes not just street smarts, but whether or not it’s safe to drink tap water. Consuming unclean tap water can lead…
In the heart of El Salvador’s coffee-producing region sits the gritty, authentic, and hip city of Santa Ana. Now that more tourists are flocking to the country, Santa Ana is becoming more widely recognized as one of the best places…
Juayua, a town nestled in the coffee-producing region of El Salvador, is most famous for its weekend food festival (“Fería Gastronómica”). But there’s something in Juayua for adventurists, too. Just outside of the town center is a well-trodden, lovely hike…
It’s easy to overlook Nahuizalco if you’re planning a trip to El Salvador’s Ruta de las Flores. Despite being the largest among the five towns on the famous “Route of the Flowers,” Nahuizalco doesn’t garner nearly as much attention as…
One might consider all of El Salvador a hidden gem, given this country is far less visited than some of its neighboring Central American nations. Still, El Salvador has its fair share of hotspots and complete off-the-beaten-path places. My one-week…
El Salvador’s recent surge in tourism has seemingly come out of nowhere. This Central American country was considered a no-go zone for decades, but now has the lowest homicide rate in all of Latin America. Looking at a map, the…
During weekdays, Juayúa, El Salvador, is like most other charming colonial towns in the country. But on weekends, Juayúa comes to life, attracting visitors from all over to get a taste of its famous food festival. From grilled meat platters…
No El Salvador itinerary is complete without a visit to the colorful and lush Ruta de las Flores. This 21-mile stretch of road conveniently connects five beautiful colonial towns. And while El Salvador is most known for its beaches, surfing,…
El Salvador has only recently begun appealing to travelers, so identifying the country’s must-see spots can be challenging given the lack of information online. One absolute must-see on any El Salvador itinerary is the colonial town of Concepcion de Ataco,…
Central America is a convenient place to visit, particularly for North American and South American-based travelers. It’s generally cheap, the weather is warm year-round, the landscapes are wild and majestic, and the cultures are interesting. However, there’s a relatively common…
El Salvador is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination. In 2024, the nation is set to welcome 3.8 million visitors, more than double their total from 2019. For years, El Salvador was considered by many to be…