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August 29th, 2008 | El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Gringo Owned Businesses, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

In an attempt to network you with others out there who share your passion of travel to El Salvador, I would like to point out Tim’s El Salvador Blog. (Okay, you got me, this is partially in response to the nod the El Salvador Gringo got from Tim two weeks ago.) But in all seriousness, Tim knows his stuff.

Although his permanent location is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tim has been visiting El Salvador since 2001. His blog mainly focuses on current news and events in El Salvador that relate to the English speaking community interested in this Central American country and is rich in outward links to interesting articles.

Check out Tim’s Blog here.

Real Estate Investment in El Salvador

August 25th, 2008 | El Salvador - Business, El Salvador - Relocation, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

El Salvador may not be the first place you think of when it comes to investing in property in Central America, but those who give the country a chance will find practically untouched forests, stunning mountains, and beautiful beaches along the country’s coast.

The real estate in El Salvador varies greatly. As in any third world country there is extreme poverty, but the economy is currently on the rise. There are no restrictions for foreigners to purchase property in urban areas, but rural property is a different story. It can only be purchased by international investors who have industrial plans, and in every case purchase is limited to 600 acres of land.

For more information on real Read more

El Tunco – El Salvador Surfing Hotspot

August 19th, 2008 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

One of the Gringo’s friends in El Salvador recently suggested publishing a bit on Playa El Tunco, one of the nicest surfing spots in the country. Since the beach is fun, funky, and a hotspot for other wandering gringos, it seemed like a fine idea to me!

El Tunco is pretty much your standard surf town; people are constantly walking up and down the streets in the board shorts, carrying their surf boards down to the beach. The beach isn’t the most ideal place to lounge about, but the surfing is great; just what you would expect from Central America, overhead waves, strong currents, and a long paddle, but the swells are insane and the atmosphere can’t be Read more

Cell Phones in El Salvador

August 15th, 2008 | El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

In El Salvador the main phone companies use the GSM 850, 900 and 1900 digital systems, so roaming services may be available through your local phone service provider, however generally speaking charges for such calls can be very high.

By purchasing a SIM card from any of the major cell phone service providers and installing it in your phone you can avoid such charges. Prepaid cards can be bought to add credit to the account and generally cost less than $5 US. Calling to the United States and Canada using such cards is very inexpensive; it costs only 10 cents per minute.

If your cell phone is not compatible with a SIM card, or does not Read more

Five-Star Hotel in San Salvador

August 13th, 2008 | El Salvador - Business, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Places to Stay | No Comments »

San Salvador’s best hotel is the five-star Real InterContinental Hotel. It is located 30 minutes away from the San Salvador International Airport, right in the center of the city’s business and commercial district. The hotel has 228 air-conditioned rooms, 5 junior suites and 1 presidential suite.

If you are planning a conference, the Real InterContinental San Salvador Hotel has 13 conference rooms to choose from, that can hold from 30 to 1000 people. The staff are friendly and helpful when it ocmes to arranging business meetings or banquets in the halls.

The hotel has several fine bars and restaurants that feature both typical and international cuisine. You can enjoy the fitness facility, health club and pool, or Read more

In the Light of La Luna

August 13th, 2008 | El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Nightlife, El Salvador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

“The moon exerts an extraordinary influence over those who dwell on the earth.” Lu Luna, the moon, in Spanish, lives by this artistic expression. This restaurant and bar located in San Salvador has become internationally famous for its soul, its spirit, and its personality. La Luna is constantly changing, and is as much a statement of freedom of expression and forward thinking as it is a place to grab some drinks with a friend.

This popular spot among locals and foreigners draws the artsy/drama crowd. Its chill, beatnik environment fuels its popularity, and supports its artwork, which is constantly changing. Sometimes there are special displays or concerts and a reasonable cover is charged.

Appetizers are Read more

Tips for Salvadorian Residency

August 5th, 2008 | El Salvador - Business, El Salvador - Relocation, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

If you are planning on getting your residency in El Salvador you should be warned that it can be a bit of a timely process, but with the help of a good law firm, such as Gold Service Law Firm, it isn’t too difficult. There are four different types of residency: temporary, which is granted as a work permit, permanent, which is granted after living in El Salvador for 5 years, Rentista, granted to retired foreigners with an outside income, and investor’s residency, for those who wish to establish a business in El Salvador.

Before leaving the United States you must have your birth certificate certified at the Salvadorian consulate nearest to your birthplace and get Read more