Tourism News
El Salvador’s ISTU Expects 220,000 Visitors During the 2026 Christmas Holidays
The Salvadoran Institute of Tourism (ISTU) expects to welcome at least 220,000 visitors to its recreational parks during the 2026 Christmas and New Year holidays. ISTU President Eny Aguiñada said the institution is preparing its facilities for increased demand from … Read more
Costa del Sol Recreational Park in El Salvador: Perfect for a Family Day of Pools and Beach Walks
At Costa del Sol Recreational Park, you can spend the morning in the pool and take an afternoon walk along the Pacific without having to pack up and drive somewhere else. The park sits on the coast of La Paz, … Read more
Expo Mango Ichanmichen: What to Eat, Drink, and Do at El Salvador’s Mango Festival
El Salvador’s Expo Mango Ichanmichen brings growers, cooks, and families together at a recreational park in Zacatecoluca. You can try fresh mango at one stall and order a mango pizza at the next. The fair is one of several Salvadoran … Read more
The Most Visited Tourist Destinations in El Salvador During the December Holidays
The most visited public tourist destinations during the December holidays in El Salvador range from a Christmas village in the capital to Pacific beaches and parks with views of the volcanoes. San Salvador’s Villa Navideña led the 2025–26 holiday season, … Read more
7 Waterfalls Tour in Juayúa: An Exciting Hiking Adventure Through Nature in El Salvador
The 7 Waterfalls Tour hiking experience in Juayúa takes visitors through dense forests, coffee-growing landscapes, and rocky trails to discover seven beautiful waterfalls hidden in western El Salvador. Unlike a typical sightseeing excursion, this adventure involves challenging trails, stream crossings, … Read more
Jocote Barón Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo, Ahuachapán: Tasty Food, Culture, Fun, and Tradition
The Jocote Barón Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo takes center stage in the main park of this Ahuachapán district. During this festival, you can taste the fruit fresh and then discover how local cooks use it in pupusas or even … Read more
Panchimalco’s Flowers and Palms Festival Earns UNESCO Cultural Heritage Status
Each May, the streets of Panchimalco erupt with color, incense, and memory, reminding visitors that some traditions are not staged for tourists but lived, defended, and carried forward by entire communities. The Festival of Flowers and Palms, or La Cofradía … Read more