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Indigo Festival of Suchitoto 2026: A Celebration of Añil and Culture
Suchitoto will turn blue in September as the historic city hosts the eighth Festival del Añil, a two-day celebration highlighting one of El Salvador’s most important cultural and economic traditions. The 2026 Indigo festival will take place Sept. 26-27 at … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $264.74, and Rural Basket to $189.63 in August
The price of the urban basic food basket (CBA) reached $264.74 in August 2026, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), a branch of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). Compared with the previous month, the … Read more
10 Best Places to Watch Sunsets in El Salvador: Beaches, Lakes, and Volcano Views
El Salvador has a special way of saying goodbye to the day. As the sun begins to set, the sky fills with warm colors, transforming landscapes across the country into picture-perfect scenes. Along the Pacific coast, beside volcanic lakes, and … Read more
El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras Receive $29 Billion in Remittances in 2026
El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras received a combined $29.06 billion in family remittances during the first seven months of 2026, continuing the steady flow of money sent home by migrants abroad. The total represents a 7.1% increase compared with the … Read more
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation continues to make headlines in 2026, as the number of days without homicides increases—good news for people living in El Salvador. As of September 20, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 221 days without a … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2026, El Salvador’s homicide rate is at 0.17 per day or 0.98 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 221 days with no murders. This year’s figures are similar to the same period … Read more
El Salvador Street Foods: A Tasty Guide to Local Favorites and Snacks
Some of El Salvador’s best food doesn’t come from restaurants; in fact, it comes from the streets. These tasty street foods are easy to find on street corners, at local markets, and from street vendors. There is no right or … Read more