To the moon! Or should I say to La Luna

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To the moon! Or should I say to La Luna

January 18th, 2012 | El Salvador - Nightlife, El Salvador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

San Salvador is nightlife central for locals and expats alike. Amidst the plethora of nightclubs, bars and restaurants, La Luna shines as a totally unique hangout.

La Luna is built on the idea of showcasing Salvadorian artist and promoting art in its many forms. The restaurant is always changing as new art exhibitions are brought in. There’s live music every night, from classical music to salsa, jazz, and even folk music. Musicians come from all over the country and even all over Central America. Sometimes there’s poetry readings and even workshops to encourage local art. An upcoming event is the one man theatre act featuring Mexican artist Ermis Cruz.

The charm of La Luna isn’t just their dedication Read more

El Salvador Culture: How to Adapt

March 2nd, 2011 | El Salvador - Culture, El Salvador - Places to Eat | 3 Comments »

Culture is what makes us who we are. The way we were raised and our surroundings all affect our personal identity and also the identity of our community. Often the source of disagreements is rooted in cultural differences. When relocating to a new country, adapting to their culture can be quite a challenge but ultimately key to adjusting to our new surroundings as well as to being accepted into our new community.

There are many cultural differences between Salvadorean, American and European culture. For example, the traditional roles in the family unit have survived the test of time here. Husbands work, wives stay home and raise the children. Families and their extended family remain very close. Some even live together Read more

Salvadorian Food: What to expect

December 16th, 2010 | El Salvador - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

Coming to a foreign country you may be worried about culture shock, saying and doing the wrong thing and coming off as a jerk. But the worst part of culture shock is food shock. Looking down at your plate and thinking “What is that and did it just walk onto my plate?”. The good news is that for most of us foreigners, Salvadorian food doesn’t usually provoke that kind of reaction. It’s actually really tasty and mostly healthy. What kind of food should you mentally prepare for before coming to El Salvador? Here’s a summary of the basics.

• Pupusas and Curtido. Pupusas are basically corn stuffed tortillas, similar to Mexican gorditas. The dough is made from Masa (corn Read more

Helpful Information for Tourists in Juayua

July 27th, 2009 | El Salvador - Business, El Salvador - Places to Eat, El Salvador - Places to Stay, El Salvador - Relocation, El Salvador - Travel Tips, The Best of El Salvador | No Comments »

The greatest resource you can have when it comes to travel in Juayua (not counting a Spanish-English dictionary if you don’t speak the language) is the information available on www.juayua.com. The website is actually all in Spanish… so you will need that dictionary for sure!

Juayua.com has photo galleries of the city, a calendar of events, hotel listings, info on tour companies, restaurants, news, transportation and more. It is like one stop shopping for this little town that is talked about all over the internet as one of the best stops on the Route of the Flowers.

I think my favorite is the “Comida Rapida” section, which highlights the three “fast food” places in Juayua, all right by city Read more

Real, Good Pizza in Juayua

July 20th, 2009 | El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Places to Eat, El Salvador - Travel Tips | 5 Comments »

So everyone knows the Food Festival in Juayua is where it’s at, but what if you arrive mid-week and are looking for somewhere to grub? Hit up the Pizzeria Al Forno… you won’t be disappointed.

In other countries I have traveled to, I often succumb, at least once, to eating at an American style pizza joint, like Pizza Hut, and I am always incredibly disappointed. Even in countries where there are local pizza chains, it is just never as good as Hungry Howies (GO MIDWEST PIZZA!).

Pizzeria Al Forno isn’t Midwest pizza, and it’s not a New York pie either, but it does what it does well. Pizzas are baked fresh, in about 15 minutes, and they use all fresh ingredients. Read more

Quality Mexican Food in Juayua

June 29th, 2009 | El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

There are plenty of good things to eat in El Salvador, but if you’re like me at all, you crave variety. Well, while in Juayua you can get all the variety you want at the food festival on the weekends (minus the veggies, as it is a pretty meat focused spread), during the week you might be craving something a little more… Mexican.

If that happens check out Taqueria Guadalupana where you can get all the best of fajitas, pollo en mole, poblano, guacamole, nachos, and puyaso. Wash it down with mezcal, torito pinto, a nice cold beer or a margarita!

Taqueria Guadalupana does what it does well; serves decent Mexican fare in a little town in El Salvador. Read more

Hotel El Mirador in Juayua for Backpackers and Families!

June 22nd, 2009 | El Salvador - Places to Eat, El Salvador - Places to Stay | 1 Comment »

There are lots of little places you can stay in Juayua – one that comes highly recommended is El Mirador. It is run by a local family, and Jose, the head of the household is always around, and always ready to help out.

Everyone pitches in to get things done, which makes staying here like being completely pampered, but in the comforts of your own home… sort of. Rooms are clean and the food at the hotel’s restaurant is great, all done by the same people! The restaurant also offers an incredible view of the city and the surrounding landscape.

Everyone is really helpful with making sure you are comfortable, and enabling you to really enjoy your stay Read more

Next stop – Salcoatitán!

June 17th, 2009 | El Salvador - Culture, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

After Nahuizalco the next stop of the Ruta de las Flores is Salcoatitán. It is famous for being the first home to coffee plantations back in the 1860s and coffee is still the village’s primary source of income.

Although Salcoatitán isn’t a particularly large town, it does draw a number of visitors since it is on the Ruta de las Flores. As with Nahuizalco one of the major attractions for tourists are the local arts and crafts.

Salcoatitán is home to some very talented artists that create works of art out of everything! (Even the homes… take a stroll down the streets to enjoy the brightly painted homes.) There are also a number of art galleries that feature local artists. Read more

Nahuizalco's Night Market

June 12th, 2009 | El Salvador - Culture, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Nightlife, El Salvador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Once you’ve made it into town, you’ll want to peruse the little furniture shops in Nahuizalco and you should! You’ve got plenty of time to walk around town and wait for night fall when you can visit the night market, a true cultural treat!

At nightfall villagers turn on their lights and illuminate the produce, arts, crafts and food for sale on the many stands. My tip for the night market is this: come hungry! While the crafts and produce are good, the food is great! Not only is it all traditional Salvadoran fare, you are eating it at a nighttime market.

As far as the local cuisine goes some of the most common market choices are los ticucos, which are Read more

Comedor Antojitos Marisol – Tasty Salvadoran Fare in Perquin

June 5th, 2009 | El Salvador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

If you are in Perquin and you want to try some basic, cheap Salvadoran fare then visit Comedor Antojitos Marisol. It isn’t anything special, and La Cocina de Ma’Anita at the Hotel Perkin Lenca is probably the best food around, but variety is the spice of life and Comedor Antojitos is not bad by any means.

This comedor (or cafeteria) serves up cheap traditional dishes, with plates costing anywhere from $2.50 to $7, making it cheaper than the hotel restaurant. It is a popular place among both visitors and locals, and is centrally located just about a block east of the main plaza, making it easily to find and a great place for people watching.

You don’t need a reservation Read more