El Salvador Culture


The San Miguel Carnival in El Salvador

The San Miguel Carnival in El Salvador: Discover the Vibrant Traditions of this Colorful Fiesta!


The San Miguel Carnival in El Salvador for 2024 is scheduled for November 30, the last Saturday of November. The festivities begin at 10 p.m. and extend until the following morning. During the carnival, the main streets of San Miguel are filled with both local and foreign visitors enjoying the … Read more

National Pupusa Day El Salvador

National Pupusa Day: Exploring the Heart of El Salvador’s Culinary Heritage


National Pupusa Day is a Salvadoran national holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in November. The National Day of Pupusas pays tribute to one of the country’s most beloved culinary treasures: the pupusa. This festive day brings together communities to indulge in these delicious stuffed corn tortillas steeped in rich … Read more

Holy week in El Salvador

Holy Week in El Salvador: A Vibrant Celebration of Faith and Tradition


Holy Week in El Salvador is one of the most celebrated cultural traditions of the country; it is a time that Salvadorans use for prayer, reflection, and gratitude. These festivities are also a time to get together with family and friends to enjoy the celebrations. Easter week in El Salvador … Read more

All Souls Day in El Salvador

All Souls Day in El Salvador: Commemorating and Paying Respect to Departed Souls


All Souls Day in El Salvador is celebrated yearly on November 2; it is a Roman Catholic observance used to remember dead loved ones and pray for the souls of the departed. On this day, families and friends gather at cemeteries and adorn graves with vibrant ornaments, candles, and offerings. … Read more

MARTE Art Museum of El Salvador

MARTE: The Art Museum of El Salvador Showcasing Exceptional Art Collections


The Art Museum of El Salvador, known as MARTE, is a nonprofit cultural institution highlighting vibrant artistic items through its semi-permanent, temporary, and small exhibitions of local and international art. Located in the capital city of San Salvador, the art museum offers diverse exhibitions of national and foreign artists in … Read more

Jocote Corona Fair at Cerro Verde National Park

Experience and Enjoy the 2024 Jocote Corona Fair at Cerro Verde National Park: October 19-20


The Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU) announced that the Corona Jocote Fair will be held on October 19 and 20 at Cerro Verde National Park, with an admission fee of $2 per person. On both days, activities will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. “We already have a … Read more

Independence Day in El Salvador

Unveiling the Splendor of Independence Day in El Salvador: The September 15 Festivities!


Independence Day in El Salvador is celebrated every year on September 15. During the September 15 Festivities, El Salvador comes alive with vibrant celebrations, colorful parades, and patriotic fervor as the nation commemorates its independence from Spanish colonial rule. El Salvador observes Independence Day in November along with other Central … Read more