Relaxin' in El Roble

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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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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