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San Salvador’s Top Notch Tour Guide

June 28th, 2008 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Suppose you have a long list of things you want to see in San Salvador and you’re not quite sure how you are going to actually do it all. Why not give a call to InterTours. You don’t need a reservation, and you don’t have to follow one of their city tours. You tell them what you want to see and what your time frame is and they accommodate your needs.

The Gringo’s favorite guide at InterTours, and good pal, is Abraham Rodriguez. He is like a walking encyclopedia when it comes to El Salvador, and always has some interesting obscure fact to share. He speaks good English and keeps everyone engaged with his little Read more

Mountaintop Amusement

June 16th, 2008 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - Places to Eat | 2 Comments »

Add a little bit of amusement to your vacation to San Salvador with a trip to the top of the hill of San Jacinto., southeast of the city on the opposite side of the Acelhuate River. The view from the cable car is enough to make the trip worthwhile, but if that isn’t enough to get you to the top, perhaps the Teleferico San Jacinto Amusement Park is. A number of mechanical games make this a fun and different place to spend the day.

Meals can be enjoyed a number of restaurants throughout the park. If you decide to pack your own food, you can settle down at one of the park’s many Read more

Fiesta Julias

June 16th, 2008 | El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - News, El Salvador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Quick! Hurry! What are you waiting for? It’s time for Fiestas Julias in Santa Ana. These festivities run throughout the month of July and include numerous street parades and interesting cultural events. The Fiestas are in honor of the city’s patron saint and namesake, Santa Ana. Throngs of devout believers head to the Santa Ana cathedral to pay homage to her.

Not religious? No problem! One man’s religious celebration is another’s excuse to party! The sounds of local music fill the streets, carnival rides are set up through the town, and an overall carefree attitude permeates the air. The highlight of the month comes with the crowning of the Fiesta Queen, after which Read more