A little bit gritty with a host of natural attractions, El Salvador opitimises everything we thought Central America would be. Plus, it’s full of spirit, kindness and surprises. 

Many people opt out of El Salvador due to it’s ganglands reputation. While there are two rival gangs that have wreaked havoc throughout the country, it’s not targeted at tourists and we felt safe and welcomed the entire time.

Take a flick through our experiences in El Salvador: 

Menu-musts:

  • Yuca frita
  • Pupusas
  • Plate del dia $1 

Currency: US Dollar - AUD$100 = USD$76

Tally:

  • Buses - 12
  • Beds - 4
  • Turtles released into the wild - 5
  • Volcanoes climbed - 1
  • Surf breaks dominated - 1
  • Sense of humour failures - 0
  • Bonfires - 2
  • Pupusas eaten - 20
  • Near-death homemade firework experiences - 5

Point to note:

  • El Salvador uses US Dollars for their currency. If you’re not carrying them then all border crossings have a few guys who will act as on-the-spot currency exchanges thanks to their stash of notes which could choke a dozen donkeys. Despite being truly sceptical, they offered a rate note far from xe.com. 

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