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El Salvador Tourism Revenue Tops $2.1 Billion, Growing 10% During First Half of 2026
El Salvador’s Tourism Minister, Morena Valdez, reported that tourism contributed over $2.1 billion to the country’s economy in the first half of 2026. This marks a 10% increase from the same period in 2025. Speaking Tuesday on the television program … Read more
El Salvador Legal Currency: From the Colón to Dollarization and Bitcoin
El Salvador’s legal currency is an important topic for travelers and business visitors to understand, as the country recognizes the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin, and the Salvadoran colón as legal tender. Key questions to know the answer to include: What currency … Read more
El Salvador Remittances Represent 26.3% of GDP in First Quarter of 2026
Remittances sent to El Salvador accounted for 26.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) during the first quarter of 2026. This highlights their continued importance to the national economy. From January to March. the country received about $2.4 billion … Read more
El Salvador Security: From the World’s Most Dangerous Nation to One of the Safest
El Salvador’s security was once defined by widespread violence, earning the country a reputation as the “murder capital of the world.” Today, that image has changed dramatically, and El Salvador has emerged as one of Latin America’s safest countries. Security … Read more
Economic Commission for Latin America ECLAC Forecasts 3.9% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2026
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projects El Salvador’s economy will grow by 3.9% in 2026, continuing the positive economic performance recorded during recent years. The latest CEPAL economic projection is consistent with forecasts from other … Read more
5 Parks in San Salvador to Relax, Walk, and Enjoy the Outdoors
Sometimes, all it takes is a green space to change the rhythm of your daily routine. San Salvador offers several parks where busy streets give way to trees, walking paths, open spaces, and fresh air. Whether you want to exercise, … Read more
Costa Rica Homicide Rate Declines in 2026: What the Latest Data Shows
The rise in crime over the past few years has challenged Costa Rica’s long-standing reputation for peace and safety. The good news is that homicide numbers in 2026 are lower than they were during the same period last year—an encouraging … Read more