El Salvador Travel Forum

What are the less pricey malls in San Salvador, for good brand names in men's clothing? And i wanted to know when i leave and enter into the US do i have to pay duty fees on the clothes i buy? maybe i have to pay canadian duty fee also?

We will be visiting Suchitoto in early 2010 and like to hire an Eng./Sp. translator for one or two days. Is this possible to do in Suchitoto?

I am a U.S. citizen wanting to travel with my fiance who is from El Salvador, next year. As El Salvadorean citizens need to show financial status to apply for visa's, do U.S. citizens need too, also?
Also, if we marry in El Salvador do we have to re marry in U.S. for marriage to be recognized?
I want to marry outside, maybe on a mountain or hillside over looking the city of San Salvador during a sunset or during sunset on a beach there? Anyone know of such a place?
Thanks for the response.

If you want to climb Santa Ana or Izalco I know there are police guided tours leaving at 11am. But are they leaving every day, even if there would be no other tourist than me who wants to go that day?

My first intention was to visit Cerro Verde on two separate days (from Santa Ana) to climb both volcanoes. If I should choose just one, which one is the best to climb?

In a few months I will visit El Salvador and I have just started to do some planning. I will spend about 10 days in El Salvador and so far I think my itinerary can look something like this:

Day 1 - Arriving in San Salvador around noon.
Day 2 - San Salvador
Day 3 - To Tacuba
Day 4 - Parque Nacional El Imposible
Day 5 - Parque Nasional El Imposible
Day 6 - To Ataco
Day 7 - To Santa Ana
Day 8 - Vulcán Izalco (daytrip from Santa Ana)
Day 9 - Vulcán Santa Ana (daytrip from Santa Ana)
Day 10 From Santa Ana to Santa Rosa de Copan in Honduras (I don’t think I can make it to Copán Ruinas in one day)

What do you think? Is it plausible?
If I can get one or two days more to spend in El Salvador I want to go to the beach, but don’t know where. I would like to go somewhere with a relaxed atmosphere (where I can lay in a hammock reading, listening to the waves) and not too far away from the other places I plan to visit. Any suggestions?

Looking for a hotel in San salvador near the Metro Center ($40-$50/dbl).

Thanx

Ricardo

Does anyone have information about the above hotel which is just west of La Libertad.

Ricardo de Canada

Does anyone have a current e-mail address for the above hotel?

Ricardo de Canada.

Looking for an all-inclusive resort (not the Decameron) in El Salvador. Planning a trip for Feb. 2009. Any info would be helpful

Hi We arrive at the airport @ noon on 12/21 and want to get to Jaco. Where is the best place to catch a bus if there is one? And anyone know any inexpensive places to stay in Jaco for the night? We are catching the fast boat to Montezuma the next day at 10:30 a.m. at Herradura beach.

Also we will be in San Jose 12/30 and 12/31; we leave on 1/1/09. Any suggestions on fun places to stay for a few days and new years eve in San Jose?

Thanks
Joy

Looking for a hotel at or near the airport. Any suggestions?

My son, 13, has been invited to attend a soccer school with his best friend (el salvadorian)(presently we all live in Canada) for 6-12 months this winter. The plan is for the dad and two boys to live with family in Buena Vista in San Salvador. Is this a great cultural/ linguistic/ sport opportunity for him or a dangerous/nutty idea? My son is blondy and blue-eyed by the way. He is very for it. My husband says he can only go if I go too ( with my 10 year old daughter). We would live nearby and soak up the experence too and kind of homeschool. October. Thanks for insight.

I am a native of Meanguera.
This island is a hidden paradise. Anyone who visits this beautiful island will be enchanted and will definetely come back.
The food is great. the climate is awesome. the people are loving and hospitable like no other place.
come and enjoy this fantastic place.

What would be the best way to get from san salvador to santa ana, please give me cheapest, mid and most expensive rates. Please give detailed information.

I'm a solo female American traveler looking for some affordable and safe accommodation, either a hostel or homestay.. preferrably a homestay to really help me with my deplorable Spanish. I won't be in ES for more than 5 or 6 days.

I'd like to spend no more than $30/day, including everything, but can expand that for the right place. Advice? Experiences?

I am heading to El Salvador at the end of April. I have never been, so I do not know much, but I am researching as much as possible. I have numerous questions, which I will list below, and I am hoping a local inhabitant or an experienced traveler to El Salvador can answer, or just provide some beta.

> As of now, I will be alone. A friend may join me, but so far no word yet. Am I crazy if I go alone? I am basing in San Salvador for the three days, four nights. My hotel is safe and well known.

> I want to rent a vehicle, so I can drive around the country to check out the coast and especially the volcanoes. Is renting a vehicle a good idea? Again, I'll be alone. I like the idea of renting a car, so I can see more of the country and then return to San Salvador at dusk.

> I definitely want to hike some volcanoes. No problem on reaching a trailhead and going up one during the daytime (don't worry, I am a very strong climber)? Any issues for me if I go it alone?

> I don't want to get spooked and stay in the hotel after dark, so is it really that bad in San Salvador? Can I walk into a cantina or bar and enjoy a beer, or will I be given the "stink-eye" by the patrons since I am a gringo?

I love to travel, and I've been to 16 countries so far. I am definitely looking forward to the trip, I just don't want it to be a total calamity. I don't want to be scared of visiting, especially since most of the postings on VT indicate everyone has had a great time in El Salvador.

If you have any beta to share, please reply here. And, if you will be in San Salvador during 4/21 - 4/24, shoot me a line, and we can try to meet up.

Thank you so much. Happy traveling to all.
-Scott

My husband and I will be arriving in San Salvador in May 2008 and want to travel to Copan. What is the easiest and safest way to travel there?

Thanks,

I am looking for a beach resort in El Salvador for me and my family of 6, parents and adult kids. It would be great to find a swimmable beach with a resort that has separate and nice bungalows, restaurant, pool.

Anyone know of such a place? Thanks. Sam

Are there local flights that I can take from San Salvador? I am getting in on the 15th of Feb. and heading to El Tunco for a few days. Any information on this would be highly appreciated. And if you want to meet up for a drink I am in.

My friend and i will be in San Salvador on Feb 14,,planning to travel towards and into Honduras.Through Honduras to La Ceiba,stopping at some sights along the way.We are allowing 6 days to do this.Can we do this by bus,and is it safe,we are two adventurous senior ladies.What highlites could we visit along the way?Is it possible to go to Utila by boat from La Ceiba?We would so very much appreciate any info we could get.
Thank you in advance.

how long would it take if i wanted to take a bus from san salvadore to gutemala city?

my family stayed at this resort with a group of Canadians and Americans in feb of 2000. We swam and jumped in the waves, and played volleyball on the beautiful beach. It cost about $10US a night back then, and we really enjoyed it. I understand that El Salvador has adopted the US dollar now. What does it cost to stay at this resort now?

I am visiting el salvadore for 1 week and am wondering if I need to rent a car or is the bus system very accessible?

Could you tell me the average price of an real spanish style meal in san salvador?

Is it safe for a family to tour the region in a rental car?

I will be traveling to San Salvador and maybe Panchimalco for business and tourism in December. How hard it is to get internet access there? Will I be able to find hotels that offer internet service? Will I be able to find coffee shops that offer wireless internet?

What are some attractions?

I can't find much info on where to stay in La Libertad or close to, other than in ye old Lonely Planet...I am a girl surfer there by myself, anyone stayed somewhere cool close to a solid right hander?

How did they make the building of "The Church of Panchimalco
" I personally love the look of the building.

I'm trying to find a good travel guide for El Salvador, but the only thing I've found is a combined Nicaragua/El Salvador book by Lonely Planet. Does anyone else publish a good El Salvador guide in the US?