El Salvador
Language: Spanish
Currency: United States Dollar; USD; BitCoin
Famous Landmark: Santa Ana Volcano
National Dish: Pupusa
Tips & Recommendations
I traveled to El Salvador during a six-week solo trip in autumn 2023. When I arrived, I spent some time with a local friend in San Salvador before going to Lago de Coatepeque for three days. While at Lago de Coatepeque, I ate pupsas daily & purchased them from a local cart for $0.75 per pupsa, kayaked on the lake, cliff dove into the lake, and hiked Santa Ana Volcano. Next, I traveled to El Zonte, where I stayed for three days at Puro Surf Hotel and had an incredible experience. While at Puro, I partook in ice baths, practiced yoga, worked out in the gym, swam in the two private pools, and worked from the common areas.
For additional information on El Salvador, I highly recommend everyone to check my friend Chelo's Instagram, @cheloabbe. Chelo has been to El Salvador numerous times and hosts group trips to the country multiple times per year.
San Salvador: capital of El Salvador with cathedrals, museums, and monuments
San Miguel: eastern city home to Quelepa ruins, religious carnivals, beautiful architecture, and nearby volcanoes
Santa Ana: central city famous for its native coffee, near the Santa Ana volcano and Coatepeque Lake
El Zonte: surfing mecca with local shops, food stalls, and beautiful waves
La Libertad: another surfing city accompanied with Mayan ruins and a volcano
