"EL SALVADOR" El Salvador by MarcG

El Salvador Travel Guide: 882 reviews and 2,177 photos

After reading all the VT travel pages about El Salvador, I've finally decided to write one informative and unbiassed page hoping that it will dispell some doubts and truly give you an idea of this beautiful country. El Salvador is a great place that has unfortunately suffered over the years, nevertheless it's well worth visiting or rediscovering.

Intro Updated Mar 3, 2003
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Reviews (23)

Cihuatan Ruins Things to Do (10)

One of the ball courts at Cihuatan. The ancient Mayan ball game was played by two teams, the ball couldn't touch hands... more travel advice

Map of El Salvador Favorites (3)

If you make San Salvador your home base you can easily travel from one end of the country to another and always be back... more travel advice

Birdwatching! Things to Do (10)

If you enjoy birdwatching this is a great place to explore. El Salvador's bird expert is Oliver Komar who has catalogued... more travel advice

Covered pyramid in Cihuatan - El Salvador

Cihuatan Ruins Things to Do (10)

Not a top tourist attraction in El Salvador, but yet one of the largest archealogical sites in the country! Great to... more travel advice

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Comments (71)

Pawtuxet Nov 4, 2009 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

I like your objective assessments...especially in warnings. Good info. I'll pass it on to my son who will be going in a few wks.
conejita71 Apr 7, 2009 at 9:35 AM Report Abuse

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES...
jgemini65 Feb 15, 2009 at 7:54 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the useful info...trying to decide where to spend my time in central america!
MalenaN Sep 20, 2008 at 11:55 PM Report Abuse

Great photos and tips Marc! I hope to visit El Salvador next year.
Marie-France Jun 12, 2007 at 9:24 PM Report Abuse

Great page Marc! I'm just starting to research this destination. A possible contender for my Fall 2007 trip...
easterntrekker Oct 9, 2006 at 11:55 AM Report Abuse

I enjoyed your site . Tahnks for the tips . We are heading there in Jan/07
PierredeLimoges Jun 10, 2006 at 2:47 AM Report Abuse

That's a beautifull volcanoe... you can see a video of it on my blog: http://videovista.blogspot.com/2006/05/volcan-izalco-in-el-salvador.html
el_ruso Oct 9, 2005 at 10:55 PM Report Abuse

This is an amazing page, both fun and informative, with awesome photos. I have many friends from El Salvador, but have not yet seen it; hopefully, I will get to see and experience this wonderful place.
trek06 Aug 31, 2005 at 5:52 PM Report Abuse

Enjoyed all the tips on El Salvador. Hope to make use of them sometime.
Anamx Sep 27, 2004 at 5:07 PM Report Abuse

I was just in El Salvador this weekend, and this guide was better than any other thing I could find. I love eating, and all the restaurant suggestions were right on. Thanks!