If you wander off the beaten path, you may discover the better side of surfing and the draw that makes the sport a lifestyle.

Most El Salvador Holidays and Festivals are religious in nature and take place in the summer, which is during wet season, though it rarely rains all the time. Easter is held in high esteem and main...

El Salvador is tropical, with a cool, dry season from November through April and a hot, wet season from May until October. The beaches are typically warm and sunny year-round, with an average annua...

Repeat volcanic bursts and civil war have shaped El Salvador, which has more or less subsided and does its best to hold onto its Indian roots. Historic sites are diverse, ranging from Mayan pyramid...

A passport is required to get a CA-4 tourist card—obtainable at the El Salvador airport for a nominal fee—is good for 90 days and allows for travel to neighboring Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala....

Language Spanish is the main language of El Salvador and there are few English speakers outside of the main tourist areas, so bring a phrase book if you're not too savvy. Currency US dollars are us...

El Salvador International Airport El Salvador International Airport, often called Comalapa International Airport, is the main airport of El Salvador, located to the east of the capital in Ilopango....

El Salvador Taxis and Car Rental The big cities in El Salvador have taxi services that are easy to hail, but are unmetered. Prices are reasonable, but must be agreed upon before setting off. Look f...

San Salvador has the best shopping in El Salvador by a mile, making the rest of the country’s retail offerings seem inadequate. Its malls are particularly well appointed with good food options, nig...

San Salvador and the main beach resorts have local and international eating at a good price, though dining can be a bit bland outside the staples. Tortillas are the cheap and tasty go to and can be...