Archive for the ‘El Salvador’

  • Food you cannot miss to eat in Central America Food you cannot miss to eat in Central America
    In western hemisphere, Central America is said to be the most densely populated region. With high population food will be the vital element; lot of importance is given to the food and lore associated with food in Central America. Special attention is given to the technique with cultural aspect of food in Central America. The ingredients are grinded in special way to give unique flavour and texture to the cuisine. People pay large amount to get good taste. The famous cuisines of Central America are a combination of simple and exotic foods. With the help below given top seven cuisines you can understand the flavour of Central America: Costa Rica: Costa Rica food is not different from food in US. The most delicious popular food are: Chilera (most  [...]
    March 14th, 2012
  • El Salvador’s Most Beautiful Beaches El Salvador’s Most Beautiful Beaches
    El Salvador is situated on the Pacific coast of Central America. The country has some of the most beautiful beaches in the region. There are a great number of reasons why the beaches here are visited by travelers from all over the world. There are a good number of excellent beaches that provide some superb breaks for surfers. These beaches are popular with surging enthusiasts from all through the world. The coastline at El Salvador has a huge number of beaches lining it. There are serene beach villages that promise peace, quiet and tranquility, as well as a number of locations that have more action. The available accommodations are also varied, from superb luxury to budget. El Salvador has some excellent beaches on offer. 1. Costa del Sol Costa  [...]
    June 22nd, 2011
  • El Salvador Beaches: Complete Salvation El Salvador Beaches: Complete Salvation
    El Salvador may be small in size, but it has a rich history. The Civil wars in 1980 left the country in tatters. El Salvador also has a high crime rate. El Salvador beaches are situated along the Pacific coast of Central America. El Salvador beaches are known to have the best surf breaks in all of Central America. Surfing is the most popular activity, but surfers are not only tourists in El Salvador. The coastline has plenty of villages, some bustling with energy while others remote, secluded and peaceful. Accommodations range from budget to luxury. The warm waters are ideal for swimming and surfing. The beaches at El Salvador beg to be explored. La Libertad: The region of El Puerto de la Libertad is home to some of the most exquisite El Salvador  [...]
    December 20th, 2010
  • Ancient sites in the lovely El Salvador Ancient sites in the lovely El Salvador
    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  [...]
    July 26th, 2010
  • A glimpse of El Salvador’s history in Santa Ana A glimpse of El Salvador’s history in Santa Ana
    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.  [...]
    May 10th, 2010
  • La Palma – A wonderful holiday destination La Palma – A wonderful holiday destination
    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  [...]
    April 30th, 2010