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Palm Sunday in El Salvador

Palm Sunday in El Salvador: Traditions, Processions, and the Start of Holy Week


Palm Sunday in El Salvador, also known as “Domingo de Ramos,” marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This day holds deep spiritual meaning for Salvadorans as it blends Catholic faith with cultural identity. … Read more

Homicide Rate in Latin America

Latin America Homicide Rate 2025: Which Countries Improved and Which Worsened


In 2025, Latin America remained one of the world’s most violent regions, though new figures suggest modest improvement. According to the latest crime stats, the region’s homicide rate continued a gradual decline compared with recent years. The 2025 homicide rate … Read more

Concepción de Ataco Coffee Festival

Concepción de Ataco Prepares for the 2026 Coffee Festival Celebration


In March 2026, the colorful town of Concepción de Ataco once again hosts its lively Coffee Festival, celebrating one of the country’s most enduring traditions. The festival takes place in the well-known Ruta de las Flores, a scenic corridor known … Read more

Best Beaches in Sonsonate

Beaches in Sonsonate El Salvador: 5 Beautiful Pacific Coast Destinations to Explore


Sun-drenched coastlines, volcanic sand, and brilliant Pacific sunsets define the beaches of Sonsonate, one of El Salvador’s most rewarding coastal regions. This stretch of shoreline offers authentic seaside experiences far from crowded resort destinations. Located along the Pacific Ocean in … Read more

El Salvador Legal Currency

El Salvador Legal Currency: From the Colón to Dollarization and Bitcoin


El Salvador’s legal currency is an important topic for travelers and business visitors to understand, as the country recognizes the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin, and the Salvadoran colón as legal tender. Key questions to know the answer to include: What currency … Read more

Reasons to Visit San Salvador

El Salvador 2027 Election Eligible Voters: 4.8M in Country, 1.13M Abroad

 

Fernando Velasco, executive director of the Salvadoran National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPN), reported that approximately 4.8 million Salvadorans living in the country and about 1.13 million Salvadorans abroad are currently eligible to vote. Velasco explained that these figures correspond … Read more

Tecoluca Cashew Festival

Tecoluca’s Marañón Festival: Food, Music, and Cashew Farm Tours (March 28, 2026)


Each year, Tecoluca in San Vicente South hosts the Cashew Festival (Festival del Marañón en Tecoluca). This tasty celebration blends food, farming, and local culture. In 2026, the sixteenth edition will take place on Saturday, March 28, beginning at 9:00 … Read more