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Tour Modern Coffee Mill in Apaneca

February 25th, 2009 | El Salvador - Business, El Salvador - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Want to tour some coffee farms in Apaneca?

Hook up with Marcos Batres, a coffee producer and exporter for COFINANZAS ORGANIC COFFEE GROUP who owns several farms in the area.

At the Santa Teresa Wet Mill you can see some of the latest coffee producing technology in the world. It is one of the most modern mills in Central America, and the only mill in the world to use Geothermal Energy to pre-dry the coffee. The Eco-OK mill is Certified Organic and produces premium gourmet coffee.

The use of geothermal energy in coffee production has certainly put the COFINANZAS’ Santa Teresa Wet Mill on the map. In 2003 it received the National Environmental Award for using Read more

The Best Coffee of El Salvador…

February 23rd, 2009 | El Salvador - Business | No Comments »

“The Best Coffee in El Salvador is Produced Here”

While that proud sign may ring true – the Juayua region is known for it’s fertile, coffee-producing land – it is almost certain that the best coffee in El Salvador is not drank here. In fact, around countries such as El Salvador and Guatemala, finding a decent cup of joe isn’t as easy as you might think. Why?

Exportation.

The richest and the best coffee produced in these world-class high altitude fertile coffee regions most often is not purchased by the locals, but rather the big names in coffee, the most famous of such being Starbucks.

The coffee farms in the region Read more

Ecotourism encouraged by the El Salvador Experience

December 24th, 2008 | El Salvador - Business, El Salvador - Travel Tips, The Best of El Salvador | 1 Comment »

But not for long! The past year has put new ideals into practice concerning the tourism industry in El Salvador with a keen eye focused on ecotourism. The start of 2008 saw the launch of www.elsalvadorexperience.com, which was designed to highlight El Salvador in the international market as an emerging ecological destination, connecting the newbies with the experts to share the country’s best kept secrets.

With a sorted past that it would happily like forgotten, at least when it comes to investors and tourists, El Salvador has a lot of ground to make up if it wants to compete with nearby hotspots such as Costa Rica and Panama. What makes El Salvador so appealing Read more

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

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

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

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