Conquer the Impossible

July 29th, 2008 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Must See or Do | No Comments »

El Imposible National Park is home to many endangered animals, and one of the last stretches of El Salvador’s beautiful natural forest, however it is also one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. All around, coffee plantains are starting to encroach upon the borders of the forest, some even using growing methods that are detrimental to the forest’s growth.


The park is considered the best place to view the natural forest and mountains of El Salvador. This tropical cloud forest carpets around 3,800 hectares of mountainous region and over 1000 species of plants, 103 species of mammals, 282 of birds, and 53 of amphibians and reptiles reside here.

The park costs under Read more

Pass the Pupusas Please!

July 28th, 2008 | El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Places to Eat | 2 Comments »

If you asked me to pick my favorite food to eat in El Salvador, it would be quite difficult. One thing is for sure: it definitely wouldn’t be tripe, which is made from the first of a cow’s three stomachs, the rumen, the reticulum and the omasum. No, it would probably be pupusa, which is considered for many a must-try food when visiting El Salvador.

Pupusa is made by stuffing a thick corn tortilla and then grilling it until it is warm and lightly browned. The stuffing usually consists of white cheese and beans, although sometimes pork rinds, squash and bacon are added. The pupusa is a typical street food of El Salvador and is the perfect companion Read more

Passport, Visas, Tourist Cards

July 21st, 2008 | El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Most visitors entering El Salvador have no problems with immigration. If you are British or Australian, you’ve got it the easiest, all that you need is a passport that will remain valid for at least six months after your departure date, and a return ticket, and you are allowed to enter El Salvador and stay for up to 30 days with no additional paperwork.

If you are traveling from Canada, the United States, or other countries in the European Union, you must meet the above requirements and in addition you must purchase a Tourist Card for $10 US upon entry. The card is valid for 30 days, however it can be extended.

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Master the Spanish Language

July 19th, 2008 | El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

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Punta Mango Surf Tours

July 18th, 2008 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Adventure waits off the shores of El Salvador, which, for the last decade, been emerging as one of the breakthrough surf spots in the world. With everything from mellow surf-friendly waves, to world class hollow swells, there are a great number of beaches offering a variety of surfing.

The best way to explore the shores is with someone who knows them. Punta Mango Surfing Tours offers complete surf packages, enabling you to get the most out of your vacation. From the moment you land in El Salvador, you will be taken care of by Punta Mango’s experienced bilingual guides. Tours are completely customized, designed for groups of 1-6 surfers. Depending on the conditions, such as swell height, direction, Read more

Relaxin' in El Roble

July 14th, 2008 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - Nightlife, El Salvador - Places to Eat, El Salvador - Places to Stay | 1 Comment »

El Roble Hostel, located just 45 minutes from San Salvador, is far enough away from the city to be remote, but close enough to attract visitors looking for the perfect mix of adventure and fun, nature and nightlife. Just a short stroll from the hostel brings you to a beautiful 7 km stretch of practically untouched beach. Nearby Parque Walter Thilo Deininger offers a variety of hikes, plus mountain biking, rapelling and paintball.

El Roble also arranges a number of tours through the canopy and trips to Punta Roca and El Sunzal, two top surfing destinations in Central America. Other tours include La Ruta de los Flores, Santa Ana, Volcan Cerro Verde, and more.

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Take Part in Saving the Bay

July 14th, 2008 | El Salvador - Business, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - News | No Comments »

One of the most beautiful places in the world is Jiquilisco Bay, found on the southern coast of El Salvador. Hundreds of mangrove trees form islands and canals, providing homes to wild birds and monkeys. The unspoiled beauty enjoyed here is, however, at risk.

Recent shifts in climate have caused damage to the coastal strip. The threat of hurricanes and earthquakes loom and, as one of the poorest regions in El Salvador, work comes in the way of harvesting the natural resources that make the Bay so beautiful.

Recently, organizations have been working with to develop microbusinesses that create jobs that don’t damage the environment, such as the production of herbal products. Visitors Read more

Fitting In, Gringo Style

July 7th, 2008 | El Salvador - Culture, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The time is 1:00 pm and the streets are practically empty. Why? Two reasons. Number one: Have you checked the temperature?!?! It’s hot out! Number two: it’s siesta time. Most people are enjoying their lunch or a little nap before going back to work again at 2 o’clock. This is just one of the social conventions typical to El Salvador, and other Central and South American countries.

When you meet someone for the first time, hand shaking is an acceptable greeting. After a relationship has been established, both men and women greet with a kiss on the cheek. When addressing people, do so with respect, using their proper title, and only use their first name if invited to Read more

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