Colorful El Salvador, a journey with pictures….
Central America is known as an incredibly diverse region, offering a variety of attractions in a small geographic area. Countries like Costa Rica and Guatemala are the first that come to mind, but there is one country that is generally overlooked when thinking about traveling to the region: El Salvador.
The country offers many of the wonders that its neighboring countries do, but with the advantage of having fewer crowds of tourists, thus providing an authentic experience.
In El Salvador, you can hike amazing volcanoes while enjoying spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, lakes, and other volcanoes….
… Upon reaching th edge of the crater, you’ll be able to admire its sulfur lagoon.
You can hike through various types of forest, such as a cloud forest or a tropical dry forest…
…and you can feed very friendly monkeys.
You can walk cobblestone streets of charming colonial towns and experience the culture and traditions of a very friendly country…
… and you can also dye a scarf with indigo, a natural blue dye extracted from the xiquilite plant, sacred to the mayas.
You can embark on a journey to explore beautiful magroves and pristine estuaries…
…release newly hatched sea turtles into the Pacific Ocean…
… Or take part in a conservation experience with sea turtles in an important nesting area of the entire Eatern Pacific.
In season, you can collect coffee with the locals, learning their techniques…
… and the coffee process at the Beneficio (Mill), where you will also be able to taste gourmet coffee.
If you prefer chocolate, you can visit a cacao plantation and try criollo cacao, one of the highest quality in the world.
You can make your own pupusas! Our main traditional dish
You can visit a Mayan pyramid…
… and a unique place in the Maya World: a town preserved by a volcanic eruption, offering a glimpse to the past and everyday life of its people.
You can visit a rural school, share unforgettable moments with local children, and support our nonprofit organization.
You can relax in the warm water of the Pacific Ocean.
But most importantly, you’ll always remember the friendly people of El Salvador.