El Salvador means the republic of the savior. It is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. It borders the Pacific Ocean, Honduras and Nicaragua in the south. San Salvador is the largest city in the whole republic. In the early sixteenth century, the Spanish came to this land and called it the province of our lord Jesus Christ, the savior of the world.  This was later shortened to ‘el Salvador’. The Spanish then established a capital city in San Salvador at a place called  ciudad vieja. The country has had a violent past; due to the major civil unrest. Later on the country had a destructive earth quake   which happened in 2001. The country has about three hundred kilo meters of coastline. The place has  [...]

Santa Ana is ranked as the second largest city in the Central American nation of El Salvador. Situated some 64 kilometers west from the capital San Salvador, the city is home to an estimated 274,830 residents. The entire nation of El Salvador is known the world over for its huge coffee industry and one of the biggest processing plants in located near the city of Santa Ana.  The city occupies a significant importance and is second only to the capital. Today, the city has become a very major tourist destination with travelers visiting the place from all around the world. In short, it gives a glimpse of the entire nation of El Salvador. The highlights of the city include green gardens, theatres, wonderful churches, city halls and historical ruins.  [...]

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  [...]

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  [...]

The El Imposible National Park is a tropical rain forest in the country of El Salvador. The Park houses one of the most if not the most threatened ecosystems in the whole world. The park is considered as the only rain forests of the country in the present day. The Park came into existence in 1989 and is spread over a huge 3,794 hectares of green lands. With 400 flora species, the Park is undoubtedly the richest in the entire nation of El Salvador. Add to this, there are some 53 different amphibious and reptile species along with 100 mammal and 279 different kinds of birds along with 500 different types of butterflies. A reservation needs to be made in advance for permission to visit the Park. One needs to contact Salva Nutura for permission  [...]

The city of San Salvador is the capital of the Central American nation of El Salvador. The city is by far the largest among all cities in El Salvador and is also ranked as the third most populous among Central American cities after Guatemala City and Managua. San Salvador is spread over a huge 220 sq miles and also houses some 1.6 million residents. In short, the city is home to half of the country’s wealth and has a vast history, which includes the Spanish rulers and some fatal natural destruction. If you are expecting to see a rich Spanish culture in the city, you may be disappointed as there are limited traces of the Spaniards as most of the heritage structures have collapsed due to the numerous natural calamities the city has seen. Nevertheless,  [...]

The Central American nation of El Salvador is ranked as the smallest country in the entire region. On the contrary, the nation is also ranked as the most densely populated of all countries in the region. This Spanish name of the nation when translated into simple English means “Republic of the Savior.” The nation shares borders with countries like Honduras and Guatemala and is located in the Gulf of Fonseca along side nations such as Nicaragua and Honduras. Spread over an area of 21,000 sq km, the nation is home to some 5.7 million residents. The capital of the country is the city of San Salvador, without a doubt the largest amongst all cities. A unique part about El Salvador is it dropped its own currency, the colon and adopted the US dollar  [...]

Have you ever planned to visit a travel destination which is very different and unique? Natural beauty, architectural structures, beaches, and others are very common. Normally people visit to such places repeatedly. However, this time I have planned something that is uncommon to millions of people. I started surfing internet and made all the arrangements to fulfill my wishes, and that wish is to visit and explore the Santa Ana Volcano. The Santa Ana Volcano is also called as Ilamatepec and is a large stratovolcano that lies in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. As I was not the national of El Salvador, the visa was a compulsion for me. So let me tell you that if you are visiting this location then visa is needed and nationals of El Salvador  [...]