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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

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

Best Places for Camping in El Salvador: 5 Parks Nature Lovers Should Visit
Camping in El Salvador can mean waking beneath misty pine trees, watching the sun rise over volcanoes, or falling asleep near a river surrounded by forest. And you rarely have to travel far to find it. Despite its small size, … Read more

Whale-Watching at Los Cóbanos Beach in El Salvador
Humpback whale watching has become one of the most exciting marine experiences in El Salvador. Every year, from November through March, these incredible animals make their way to the warm waters of the Central American Pacific, where they breed and … Read more

Only Have Half a Day? 5 Easy Getaways Near San Salvador That Feel Like a Real Trip
Do you live in San Salvador and want to break your daily routine without traveling far? Choose one of these five getaways near the capital for a half-day trip involving nature and culture. These locations are only a short distance … Read more

Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
The Surf Tournaments in El Salvador continue to bring attention to the country’s excellent surf spots, including Punta Roca, El Sunzal, and La Bocana, thereby strengthening the nation’s growing global reputation as a surfing powerhouse. The Surf City El Salvador … Read more

Salvadorans With TPS Retain Protection in the United States as DHS Weighs Next Step
For thousands of Salvadorans and their families in the United States, Temporary Protected Status is much more than an immigration program. TPS is and has been an important part of many families’ lives. For more than 20 years, TPS has … Read more