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Tourism Ministry Expands 2026 Budget by $17 Million to Strengthen El Salvador’s Tourism Growth
El Salvador’s tourism sector is poised for robust expansion. With more travelers choosing the country’s beaches, volcanoes, and colonial towns, the government is responding by significantly increasing investment for 2026. The Ministry of Tourism has increased its budget by $17 … Read more
Travel Without a Passport: The Three Countries Salvadorans Can Visit Using Only Their DUI
For Salvadorans eager to explore Central America, three nearby countries open their doors without requiring a passport. A simple National Identity Document, or DUI, is enough to board a plane and cross the borders. Since 2006, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, … Read more
El Salvador Becomes the Only Central American Nation to Double Its Tourism Revenue in Just Ten Years
El Salvador’s tourism industry hasn’t just grown—it has rewritten the regional playbook. While neighboring countries are still recovering or advancing at a slower pace, El Salvador has managed to more than double its tourism revenue in just ten years. According … Read more
El Salvador Records Lowest Country Risk Level Since 2018, Marking Major Shift in Investor Confidence
El Salvador has reached its lowest country risk level in nearly seven years, marking a significant shift for a nation once ranked among the riskiest borrowers in global markets. The country’s risk indicator, measured through the Emerging Markets Bond Index … Read more
San Miguel Launches Patron Saint Festivities With Colorful Mail Parade and Month-Long Celebrations
SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador — The streets of San Miguel erupted in color and sound Saturday, November 1, as the traditional mail parade signaled the start of one of the country’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. The patron saint festivities of … Read more
El Salvador Finalizes $65M CABEI Loan to Launch Second Phase of Surf City Coastal Infrastructure Project
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — A new wave of coastal development is expected to improve infrastructure in the coastal areas as part of the Surf City El Salvador project. The government of El Salvador and the Central American Bank for … Read more
El Escuco Waterfall in Sonsonate: Swimming, Rappelling, and Cultural Roots in One Epic Destination
Located in the Santo Domingo de Guzmán district in Sonsonate, the Escuco Waterfall was once used for domestic purposes. Today, it has transformed into a beloved destination for both locals and foreign travelers. Escuco Waterfall doesn’t just appear—it overwhelms you. … Read more