Elections in El Salvador

September 26th, 2008 | El Salvador - News | No Comments »

If you are among the many English-speaking-only people who are interested in the upcoming election in El Salvador, and are tired of translating the many El Salvadoran news sources using Google Translate, then take a look at the Free and Fair Elections in El Salvador Blog.

The blogs aim is to collect information from a variety of sources regarding the elections in order to present a balanced look at the campaign. The blog ties in articles and thought from local Salvadoran media, as well as other relevant outside sources.

Currently, there is no discussion on the page, although readers have the ability to submit comments to the blog administrator.

Excellent View, Excellent Food

September 23rd, 2008 | El Salvador - Places to Eat, El Salvador - Places to Stay | No Comments »

The restaurant at Hotel Torre Molinos on the shore of Lake Quatepeque is one of the best places to spend an evening enjoying a meal with friends. Don’t come here for the fast service; they take things easy on this side of town. The meal is to be enjoyed to the full, so come here for a true dining experience.

The restaurant overlooks an incredible view of the lake, situated on a deck about 40 feet above ground.

While you may be tempted to order otherwise, trust this Gringo, and stick to the fish. The house special in particular, comes straight from the lake, making it incredibly fresh and delicious.

Remember, service is slow. Save Read more

Check Out Local El Salvador News Online

September 17th, 2008 | El Salvador - News | No Comments »

In case you haven’t heard yet, you can now catch the local El Salvadorian news from anywhere in the world. Channels 12 and 33 are now broadcasting live streaming video from the web making it easier than ever to watch the news while you are away.

The most important news clips are available for the streaming. You will need to have a pretty decent internet connection, and may need to install some programs onto your computer. (Currently, Channel 12 requires that you have Adobe Flash Player 9 and offers you the option to install it upon visiting the page.)

Click here to visit Channel 12. 

 

 

Click here to visit Channel 33. 

 

 

El Salvador & Guatemala Loop Tour

September 10th, 2008 | El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

G.A.P. Adventures is currently offering a pretty sweet deal for anyone looking to come to Guatemala, El Salvador, or Honduras. The trip costs US $845 plus a US $30 departure tax and includes 14 nights’ accommodations, guided tours, and local transportation. The next departure date available is Dec 19, 2008. There is no deadline; it is based on availability.

The package price breaks down to about US $60 a day, which includes your hotel, some guided tours, transportation (excluding airport to hotel), a dance lesson, and an English-speaking group leader. Having the leader is a great help, removing a lot of hassle from your trip, and the rate on the hotels is much better than you could Read more

El Salvador's National Symphony Orchestra

September 5th, 2008 | El Salvador - Culture, El Salvador - Nightlife | No Comments »

Looking for something to do? How about a night out at the Symphony? If you are in San Salvador between the months of May and December, you have the chance to see the National Symphony Orchestra perform!

The next performances to date are scheduled for September 17th and 18th. The 17th the Orchestra will be performing at the ILC Fepade, and the 18th they will do a repeat performance at the Teatro Presidente in San Salvador. Soloists Juan Castillo and Jorge Ledesma from Panama, Ilse Porres of Costa Rica, and Juan Mendez are sure to delight.

The program changes in October, but you can check out the full schedule for the Read more

Just Landed – El Salvador Expat Community

September 2nd, 2008 | El Salvador - News, El Salvador - Relocation, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Looking to link with other foreigners who are living, working and playing in El Salvador? Try the online community Just Landed. You have to sign up for a free membership, but after that you have access to connecting with travelers from around the globe.

Just Landed is a great place to get advice from others, as well as discuss and debate issues of every sort in the page’s forums. Many members are bilingual, so if you aren’t yet, this is a great place to practice your Spanish.

The site also has additional information that is useful to people moving or traveling abroad.

English News and Events from El Salvador

August 29th, 2008 | El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Gringo Owned Businesses, El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

In an attempt to network you with others out there who share your passion of travel to El Salvador, I would like to point out Tim’s El Salvador Blog. (Okay, you got me, this is partially in response to the nod the El Salvador Gringo got from Tim two weeks ago.) But in all seriousness, Tim knows his stuff.

Although his permanent location is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tim has been visiting El Salvador since 2001. His blog mainly focuses on current news and events in El Salvador that relate to the English speaking community interested in this Central American country and is rich in outward links to interesting articles.

Check out Tim’s Blog here.

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 Read more

El Tunco – El Salvador Surfing Hotspot

August 19th, 2008 | El Salvador - Adventure, El Salvador - Family Friendly, El Salvador - Gringo Favorite, El Salvador - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

One of the Gringo’s friends in El Salvador recently suggested publishing a bit on Playa El Tunco, one of the nicest surfing spots in the country. Since the beach is fun, funky, and a hotspot for other wandering gringos, it seemed like a fine idea to me!

El Tunco is pretty much your standard surf town; people are constantly walking up and down the streets in the board shorts, carrying their surf boards down to the beach. The beach isn’t the most ideal place to lounge about, but the surfing is great; just what you would expect from Central America, overhead waves, strong currents, and a long paddle, but the swells are insane and the atmosphere can’t Read more

Cell Phones in El Salvador

August 15th, 2008 | El Salvador - Travel Tips | No Comments »

In El Salvador the main phone companies use the GSM 850, 900 and 1900 digital systems, so roaming services may be available through your local phone service provider, however generally speaking charges for such calls can be very high.

By purchasing a SIM card from any of the major cell phone service providers and installing it in your phone you can avoid such charges. Prepaid cards can be bought to add credit to the account and generally cost less than $5 US. Calling to the United States and Canada using such cards is very inexpensive; it costs only 10 cents per minute.

If your cell phone is not compatible with a SIM card, or does Read more

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