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Plan your time in El Salvador with practical travel tips about destinations, transport, safety, culture and experiences from our local team.

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Jul 28, 2022

Discover El Peñón de Comasagua, a rocky viewpoint above El Salvador’s coast, with ideas for organising the walk and preparing for the summit.

Feb 16, 2022

Discover why El Zonte is one of our favourite beach towns, with local life, surfing, Spanish lessons and ideas for exploring the coast.

Jun 6, 2021

Discover Salvadoran food, from pupusas and traditional breakfasts to tropical fruit, local drinks and dishes to try during your trip.

May 18, 2021

Explore El Salvador’s surf spots, local surf etiquette, board rentals and lessons, with practical advice for planning your time in the water.

May 9, 2021

Explore the history of El Salvador’s civil war through memorials, museums and places of remembrance in San Salvador and Morazán.

Apr 9, 2021

Explore practical travel-safety topics for El Salvador, including transport, personal belongings, health preparations and sources of official advice.

Feb 6, 2021

A guest writer shares five things that made El Zonte special to her, from the local community to the atmosphere of this Pacific beach town.

Feb 4, 2021

Discover San Salvador’s historic centre, architecture and cultural sights, with ideas for planning a visit from the coast.

Nov 2, 2020

Learn how people in El Salvador remember loved ones on Día de los Muertos, with an introduction to the customs surrounding the day.

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