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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 | 2 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 | 1 Comment »

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

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