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Eco-Tourism – Natural Protected Area in Perquin

June 8th, 2009 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Places to Stay, The Best of El Salvador | 1 Comment »

The Area Natural Protegida Rio Sapo is home to the cleanest river in El Salvador, the Rio Sapo. It is located Southeast of Perquin, and spans an area of about 14,826 acres.

The Rio Sapo is formed by the Rio Guaco and the Rio Talchiga, which run over several waterfalls before meeting southeast of the city.

If you are heading to the Natural Park on your way to Perquin, take the turn off at Arambala and make sure you are driving in a 4×4 vehicle! The road to the park can get a little rough.

A cool way to get into the park if you have the time is to take the 8 km hike in from Perquin, which takes 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 Read more

Hotel Perkin Lenca in Perquin

June 3rd, 2009 | El Salvador - Places to Eat, El Salvador - Places to Stay | No Comments »

There aren’t many places to stay in Perquin, your best, and possibly only option is the Hotel Perkin Lenca which is on the Hotel Perkin Lenca, Kilometer 205.5.

Hotel Perkin Lenca hosts a number of mountain cabins which run about $50 for double occupancy. Each cabin is accessed by means of its own foot path, making them quite private. Breakfast is included for all staying in the room. If you are traveling with a group ask about special group rates.

The ceilings are high, cabins are wooden, and nestled into the woods it is a great place to enjoy the beautiful mountain region.

Hotel Perkin Lenca has a delicious restaurant, Cocina de Ma’ Anita (Mama Anna’s Kitchen). Food are Read more

Museum of the Salvadoran Resistance in Perquin

June 1st, 2009 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Culture | No Comments »

El Salvador is known for its war-torn past, and although that is not what describes the country today, learning its history can help you better understand and appreciate its people and their heritage.

The city of Perquin, located high in the Morazan was known unofficiallly as being the guerrilla capital during the conflict. Now it is a peaceful city, but you can still appreciate its colored past by visiting the Museum of the Salvadoran Revolution, located in the center of town.

The Museum was founded right after the Civil War ended by a group of ex-combatants. It tell the story of the 12 years the nation spent fighting first hand through hundreds of photos, documents and weapons. It pays homage to Read more

West of La Libertad – Popular Surf Spots

May 25th, 2009 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Must See or Do | 3 Comments »

Past La Libertad to the west there are plenty of other beaches to visit: Conchalio, San Blas, El Cocal, El Majahual and El Sunzal. El Sunzal is located at Kilometer 42 from San Salvador, and it is one of the most popular surfing destinations in El Salvador, in all of Central America actually.

If you don’t know how to surf, but you want to learn, then El Sunzal is the place to go. Many of the skilled local surfers make a living by teaching foreigners and other Salvadorans who wan to learn how to surf. Renting a surfboard for a day costs only about $12–$15 dollars.

El Tunco (The Pig) is a large rock that splits the El Sunzal Read more

Beaches Near El Salvador

May 23rd, 2009 | El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The closest beach to San Salvador is in the southern department of La Libertad, and is only about 32 kilometers from the city.

The most popular beaches dot the coast, and are situated between kilometers 30 and 53. The main entrance to the town of La Libertad is the El Puerto de la Libertad (The Pier). The namesake for the city is an old wooden pier that was originally built in 1579. It is still in operation today that serves fishing boats. It is also the best place to buy cheap, fresh seafood.

The first beach area east of the pier is El Obispo. It is popular because of its large shopping mall and many commercial developments. To the west Read more

Botanical Garden La Laguna – Just Outside of San Salvador

May 20th, 2009 | El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Must See or Do | 2 Comments »

The botanical garden in San Salvador is on the list of places not to be missed. It is especially nice because of the contrast that is offers from the crazy streets of San Salvador.

The easiest way to get to the La Laguna Botanical Gardens is by taxi, which costs about 6 US dollars, however you can also take the bus, although if you don’t speak any Spanish, I highly recommend hailing a cab. For your way home the park staff can call a cab for you.

Once inside the gardens it is hard to remember the city is surrounding you. The plant life is incredible, as are the decorative ponds, trees, and flowers. There are also a Read more

Biggest Mall in Central America

May 11th, 2009 | El Salvador - Best Shopping, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Places to Stay | 3 Comments »

Major shopping at all your favorite stores can be done in El Salvador, at the Multi Plaza Mall.

The Multi Plaza Mall in San Salvador is located on Blvd. de los Heroes and is the largest mall in Central America, boasting over 400 stores, restaurants and a multiplex theater.

The complex is huge, so make sure you wear your walking shoes and be prepared to shop! There are many familiar stores for North American travelers and shoppers such as Kenneth Cole, Nautica, Tony Roma’s and Nine West.

On a hot day the mall is a nice place to cool off and feel a little bit of normalcy in San Salvador, which can be a pretty crazy place. Read more

Balboa Natural Park in El Salvador

May 6th, 2009 | El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Must See or Do, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

For a day trip from El Salvador try Balboa Natural Park, it is one of the main ecological reservoirs in El Salvador, and it is only about 7 miles from the capital.

Balboa is one of the best places to take the family to. There are amazing rock formations, such as La Puerta del Diablo (Devil’s Doorway). It can be seen from one of the park’s many pathways. There are a large number of natural sight spots as well.

In addition to the natural beauty there are also a lot of other things to do in the park. For kids there is a playground with a castle and a labyrinth. You can go skating in the park, ride bikes, Read more

The El Salvadoran Pledge of Allegiance

May 4th, 2009 | El Salvador - Culture | No Comments »

Dios te salve, Patria Sagrada,en tu seno hemos nacido y amado;eres el aire que respiramos,la tierra que nos sustenta,la familia que amamos,la libertad que nos defiende,la religión que nos consuela.

Tu tienes nuestros hogares queridos,fértiles campiñas,ríos majestuosos,Soberbios volcanes,apacibles lagos, cielos de púrpura y oro.

En tus campos ondulan doradas espigas,en tus talleres vibran los motores,chisporrotean los yunques,surgen las bellezas del arte.

Patria‚en tu lengua armoniosapedimos a la providencia que te ampare‚que abra nuestra alma al resplandor del cielo‚grabe en ella dulce afecto al Maestro y a la Escuelay nos infunda tu santo amor.

Patria, tu historia, blasón de héroes y mártires,reseña virtudes y anhelos;tú reverencias es el Acta que consagró lasoberanía nacional y marcas las senda floridaen que la Read more

Eco-Tourism – Natural Protected Area in Perquin

Comedor Antojitos Marisol – Tasty Salvadoran Fare in Perquin

Hotel Perkin Lenca in Perquin

Museum of the Salvadoran Resistance in Perquin

West of La Libertad – Popular Surf Spots

Beaches Near El Salvador

Botanical Garden La Laguna – Just Outside of San Salvador

Biggest Mall in Central America

Balboa Natural Park in El Salvador

The El Salvadoran Pledge of Allegiance

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