Tourism News
These Are the Tourist Sites Declared “Family-Friendly” by the Salvadoran Government
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador has become the first nation to formally promote family-centered tourism, a milestone recognized by UN Tourism following the launch of the Salvadoran government’s “Family Friendly” tourism initiative. The program, officially presented on October … Read more
El Salvador Unveils “Family Friendly” Tourism Strategy at UN Forum
El Salvador is taking a global step to rebrand itself as a leading family tourism destination through a new initiative unveiled before the United Nations’ tourism agency in Madrid, Spain. First Lady Gabriela de Bukele presented the “El Salvador Family … Read more
El Salvador Welcomes 3 Million International Visitors, Eyes 4 Million by Year’s End
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador has surpassed 3 million international visitors thus far this year, Tourism Minister Morena Valdez announced, marking another milestone in the country’s fast-growing tourism recovery. The majority of travelers have come from the United … Read more
El Salvador Secures $65 Million Loan to Expand Surf City II and Modernize La Libertad’s Coast
The coastal transformation of La Libertad is moving into its next phase. Lawmakers on Monday approved a $65 million loan from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) to fund Surf City II. The Legislative Assembly endorsed Opinion 142, … Read more
El Salvador Named Host of World Tourism Day 2026, Marking Historic First
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador has been selected to host World Tourism Day in 2026, making it the first Central American country to host the industry’s most significant global commemoration. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony … Read more
Indigo Festival of Suchitoto 2025: Two-Day Celebration of Culture and Tradition—September 27-28
This September, the colorful town of Suchitoto, with its cobblestone streets, will be decorated in shades of deep blue as the city prepares to host the 2025 Indigo Festival on September 27 and 28. Now in its seventh edition, the … Read more
El Salvador Ranked Among Latin America’s Safest Travel Destinations
For decades, El Salvador’s name was tied to violence and insecurity. Today, however, the narrative is shifting. The small Central American nation has just been ranked one of the safest destinations in Latin America by the U.S. Department of State, … Read more