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El Salvador Ilopango Air Show 2026: Highlights, Activities, and Ticket Information
The Salvadoran skies will once again host the acrobatic performances of national and international pilots during the 2026 Ilopango Air Show. The event, titled “Skies to the Limit (Cielos al Límite in Spanish),” is scheduled for January 31 and February … Read more
Domestic Tourism in El Salvador Reaches 10.2 Million Visitors in 2025
El Salvador closed 2025 with a surge in domestic tourism as more than 10.2 million people visited public attractions nationwide, according to official data released by the Ministry of Tourism. Figures from the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) show visits during … Read more
Is El Salvador Safe to Visit in 2026? Exploring the Country’s Remarkable Security Turnaround
Yes, El Salvador is safe to visit in 2026. The country is no longer the dangerous destination it once was. Today, it stands as one of Central America’s safest and most surprising travel experiences—a country reborn with confidence and calm. … Read more
Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Approves “Quincena 25” Law Granting Extra January Income to Workers
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the “Quincena 25” law this week, proposed by President Nayib Bukele, granting a January income equal to 50% of monthly wages to workers earning up to $1,500. The measure applies to public and private-sector employees … Read more
Salvadorans in the U.S. To Pay 1% Tax on Remittances Sent to El Salvador
Effective January 1, 2026, Salvadorans living in the United States will be required to pay a 1% federal tax on remittances sent to El Salvador. The remittance fee applies to all money transfers from the United States to recipients in … Read more
UNESCO Names Panchimalco Flowers and Palms Festival as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
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
The Flowers and Palms Festival in Panchimalco: A Colorful Celebration of Religion and Culture
If you’re planning a trip to El Salvador in early May or are a local looking for activities during the first week of the month, there is one event you definitely shouldn’t miss: the Flowers and Palms Festival in Panchimalco. … Read more