El Salvador INFO

Panchimalco El Salvador

Panchimalco El Salvador: A Colonial Town with Fantastic Charm and Culture near the Capital


Panchimalco El Salvador is a colorful Pre-Columbian town nestled in the mountains of San Salvador. This attractive town is worth visiting because of its historical importance to the country and its cultural traditions. Panchimalco is one of the two cities … Read more

Salcoatitan El Salvador

Salcoatitan El Salvador, a colorful small town in Sonsonate


Salcoatitan El Salvador is a small colorful town located in the department of Sonsonate. Salcoatitan is popular with those looking for a place with a colder climate, local traditions, and small-town appeal; furthermore, Salcoatitan is one of the six cities … Read more

Rural El Salvador

The Struggles of Living in Rural Areas of El Salvador


It is 4 a.m. in rural Ahuachapan in western El Salvador. Rogelio Campos, a worker on a private farm that grows corn and beans and raises cattle and pigs, has already been awake for 30 minutes, ready to start his working day. His wife Maria has been awake for longer. She makes the coffee and … Read more

Whale-Watching in Los Cobanos Beach in El Salvador

Whale-Watching Season Begins at Los Cobanos Beach in El Salvador


The Salvadoran Ministry of the Environment (MARN) reported that the whale-watching season has begun in the Los Cobanos Protected Natural Area. MARN made the announcement on their X social media account on December 19. Whale watching at Los Cobanos beach … Read more

City of Alegria Usulutan

Alegria El Salvador. Picturesque mountain town in Usulutan.


Alegria El Salvador is a colorful small town and municipality located at a high altitude in the department of Usulutan. Alegria is located at an altitude of over 1,200 meters above sea level. The Alegria lagoon or Laguna de Alegria … Read more

San Salvador Cathedral

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador: A Sacred Icon of El Salvador’s Heritage


The San Salvador Cathedral or Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior is the main church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Salvador; it is home to the San Salvador Archbishop and is located at the heart of the San … Read more

Rene Merino Monroy

Rene Merino Monroy. Defense Minister of El Salvador.


Rene Merino Monroy is El Salvador’s Minister of Defense. Monroy was sworn in as minister on June 1, 2019, by President Nayib Bukele. Minister Monroy became the first member of the Naval Forces to obtain this prestigious position. Defense Minister … Read more