The town of La Palma is part of the Chalatenango department of El Salvador. This town is surrounded by mountainous terrain and is spread over an area of about 131.89 sq km. There are an estimated 24,000 residents in the town. The town is home to a lively artisan community and is a very major center for arts in the whole of El Salvador. The economy of the town is predominately based on arts and craftwork.  As per estimates, around 75% of the population survives on artwork and the tourism industry has helped the town and the nation earn the much needed foreign exchange. The remaining 25% of the population is all about agriculture, with the corn, vegetable coffee and beans are the order of the day for the farmers. The coffee production industry  [...]

Guatemala City is the pride of the Republic of Guatemala. This city is the capital of the nation and in addition to being the largest city in the entire republic; the city also ranks as one of the biggest and best in the entire Central American and Caribbean region. The city is housed in a large valley with the Agua Volcano all around the city. Guatemala City is home to more than 2.5 million residents and people of various communities live here. However, the population is dominated by Spanish and Mestizo communities. There are a number of minority groups such as Jewish, Latin American and Germans as well. Owing to the altitude of the city, it enjoys a subtropical highland climate. The city is never too humid for a visit as is the case in other  [...]

The city of Antigua or more popularly known locally as La Antigua Guatemala is a major city in central Guatemala. The city housed in the central highlands is in close proximity to the capital of Guatemala City and is famous the world over for its ancient ruins of colonial churches along with a well-preserved Baroque architecture along with Spanish culture. The city has received recognition from world bodies as well and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The population of Antigua stands at around 35,000 residents. However, the city reached a peak of 60,000 people in the 1770s’ and the reason for the current low figures owe to the fact that the late 18th century saw large numbers of people migrate to other places. The city of Antigua is famous  [...]

The Cerro Verde National Park of El Salvador is a nature lover’s delight. A visit to the country is incomplete without a trip to this natural masterpiece. This beauty is comfortably placed between two volcanoes and there is greenery all around as well as there’s a forest, which is full of fauna, flora and flowers. Besides, the height allows you to have spectacular view parts of the country as well. The volcanoes in question here are the Izalco Volcano and the Santa Ana Volcano. The Santa Ana Volcano holds the distinction of being the highest standing volcano of the nation till date at 7,759 feet and hence, exploring this volcano is more than just an adventure, imagine standing some 7700 feet high, what do you think you will be able to view,  [...]

Are you looking for a holiday on a sandy beach with blue waters in the vicinity? Then, I suggest you visit the La Libertad town of El Salvador. This port town is also known as Puerto de la Libertad and is part of the country’s La Libertad state. The town of La Libertad is considered by many as Central America’s secret surfing Mecca. Well, some of you may not agree with that statement, nevertheless, with a little bit of development, the place can definitely become an instant big hit. The town is steadily emerging as Central America’s premier surfing destinations among world travelers. The tropical climate of the region makes the area ideal for surfing activities. La Libertad is also blessed with some of the finest beaches in the entire  [...]

The marvelous Montecristo-El Trifinio National Park (Montecristo National Park) is located at a unique location in El Salvador. This Park is located at a point where the country’s border along with that of the neighboring nations of Honduras and Guatemala meet. The Park provides a spectacular view of all parts of all three nations. The Park is a four hours drive from the capital of San Salvador. The area is a breathtaking site and is set an altitude of around 7000 feet above sea level. The forest enjoys plenty of rain and also a number of climates. Besides, the area is also rich in wildlife and other flora. The Park is dominated by three huge hills, The Miramundo, Monte cristo and Burjo. Of the entire area, the cloud forest area of some 1200  [...]