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]]>Cerro Verde National Park
If you can only visit one national park during your visit to El Salvador, make it this one. Also known by the name Los Volcanes National Park, this park is home to some of the most impressive volcanic peaks in the entire country, including Cerro Verde, Izalco, and Santa Ana.
El Boqueron National Park
Volcanoes are scattered all across El Salvador, and if you’re looking for a national park where you can escape them, it’s not going to be this one. El Boqueron is located on top of San Salvador volcano and it offers hikes to the rim of the El Boquerón crater.
El Imposible National Park
If you want to take a break from exploring the volcanoes, this national park is just the place for you. It’s also popular with passionate hikers, but it’s best known for its lush tropical forests, diverse plant and animal life, and Pacific Ocean views from its highest points.
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]]>Knowing Spanish
You won’t have much trouble finding someone who speaks English in El Salvador’s bigger cities. However, this will become a significant challenge once you move away from them. You should at least know some basic Spanish words that will help you ask for directions or get some info.
The Best Time to Visit
El Salvador is a great tourist destination all year round if you don’t mind some rain. However, if you do mind getting wet, you should visit from December through March. This is considered the dry season and the weather can hardly get any more perfect during this period.
The Official Currency
You don’t need to exchange your U.S. dollars for a trip to El Salvador. The country adopted the U.S. dollar as its official currency in 2001 and it will remain so for the foreseeable future. Keep this in mind since you might encounter scammers who will try to convince exchange your money for the now-defunct El Salvador currency colón.
Safety Precautions
Safety usually isn’t an issue in places where there are a lot of tourists. However, things can get slightly different when you head to more remote areas. You should take safety precautions like keeping your valuables out of sight and not wandering around unknown places during the nighttime.
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]]>Archaeological Sites
El Salvador is home to many archeological sites of Mayan origin that you can explore, most notably the remains of the Pyramids of San Andrés, Joya de Cerén, and Tazumal.
Surfing Hotspot
El Salvador is best known for its beautiful beaches, and the large waves from the Pacific Ocean make it extremely popular with surfers from all around the world.
Volcanoes
Volcano hunters won’t be disappointed by El Salvador, since it happens to be home to several landmark volcanoes, including Santa Ana and Izalco.
Natural Wonders
Volcanoes aren’t the only natural wonder you can explore while in El Salvador. This country is also home to many spectacular mountains, lakes, and a flower-lined path known as Ruta de las Flores.
Cultural Heritage
If you’re a fan of art and architecture visiting El Salvador, you won’t be disappointed either. Many of the historical and cultural monuments in this country look truly spectacular, and most of them are situated in the capital of San Salvador.
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]]>Chimol
Chimol is a Salvadoran salsa dish, similar yet different than Mexico’s pico de gallo. It’s a side dish typically served with pupusas, empanadas, grilled meat with rice, or fried yuca.
Pupusas With Curtido
A pupusa is a flatbread made with cornmeal or rice flour. It’s a national dish of El Salvador with its own day that celebrates it. It’s often served with curtido—cabbage relish. Filling options are countless, with the most common ones being cheese, pickled jalapeño, and roasted squash.
Shrimp Soup
Shrimp soup is a common dish in Salvadoran homes. It’s typically made with fresh shrimps, but frozen ones can do the job if needed. It can be served with or without cream, but be sure that it’s always delicious.
Quesadilla Salvadoreña
This is not an ordinary quesadilla made with cheese. This is a dessert and it’s actually a rich cheese-filled bread that’s great with coffee. It looks like a pound cake and is a common dessert in El Salvador.
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]]>Joya de Cerén
Joya de Cerén is located in El Salvador’s La Libertad department and its tragic backstory earned it the nickname “Pompeii of the Americas”. The Mayan farming village that was once located on its premises was destroyed in the eruption of the Loma Caldera volcano, but the ruins still remain.
San Andrés
Historians believe that this historical site dates back to 900 BCE and that it once served as the Mayan capital in the valley of Zapotitán. A visit to this tourist attraction is a truly special experience because you can climb the pyramids, visit the museum, and enjoy the views of the indigo fields in the distance.
(@bloomscolombiashops)Tazumal
Tazumal is one of El Salvador’s most picturesque Pre-Columbian Mayan sites, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about it. The metal artifacts excavated here are believed to date back to the 8th century AD, which makes them the oldest metal artifacts found in Mesoamerica.
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