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  [...]

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  [...]

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,  [...]