San Salvador Liberty Plaza.
March 2024 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands.
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How Many of These Fruits Have You Tried? Mangoes are just the beginning! El Salvador has tons of delicious tropical fruits waiting to be discovered. Ever tried a jocote, anona, mamón, arrayán, or marañón? Find out what they taste like, when they’re in season, and where you can find them. Fair warning: you might end up craving a fruit-shopping trip to El Salvador…
El Salvador Is Calling—Go Explore It. It’s time to experience El Salvador beyond the postcards. Drive its tourist routes, hike volcanic landscapes, swim along the Pacific coast, wander historic towns, and discover centuries of culture. Great food, spectacular scenery, and unforgettable stops await around every corner. Choose your route, hit the road, and discover how much adventure this small country packs into every journey…
Discover El Tazumal in El Salvador. El Tazumal is one of El Salvador’s most important Mayan archaeological sites. Located in Chalchuapa, its impressive structures reveal centuries of history and ancient culture. Visitors can explore the archaeological park, see its main pyramid, and learn about the people who once inhabited the region. It’s a fascinating stop for anyone interested in El Salvador’s pre-Columbian past…
San Salvador Leaves Most Dangerous Cities List. San Salvador, once regularly ranked among the world’s most dangerous cities, no longer appears on that list. The change reflects El Salvador’s dramatic decline in homicides and improvements in public security in recent years. For residents, businesses, and visitors, the capital’s transformation represents a striking shift from the violence that shaped its international reputation for decades…
Meet Chichontepec Volcano in El Salvador. Chichontepec, better known as San Vicente Volcano, is an impressive landmark in central El Salvador. Its two summits create a distinctive profile that can be seen from communities and roads throughout the area. Travelers interested in volcanoes, mountain scenery, and lesser-known destinations can add San Vicente Volcano to their list of places to discover while exploring El Salvador’s interior regions…
San Salvador Center City Hall to Impose Fines for Immoral Acts in Public Spaces. Mario Duran, the mayor of the municipality of San Salvador Center, ordered last night the Corps of Metropolitan Agents (CAM) to impose the corresponding sanctions on those who commit immoral acts in public Spaces…
What Money Does El Salvador Use? Colones, dollars, Bitcoin… wondering what’s actually legal currency in El Salvador? The answer comes with plenty of history. Discover how the country moved away from the Salvadoran colón, adopted the U.S. dollar, and later made global headlines with Bitcoin. Here’s a simple look at the major changes that reshaped how Salvadorans pay, save, and spend…
Holy Week 2024 in El Salvador. Holy Week 2024 brought faith, tradition, and colorful celebrations to communities across El Salvador. From religious processions and beautiful alfombras to traditional foods and family gatherings, Semana Santa remains one of the country’s most important cultural and religious celebrations. Thousands also headed to beaches, lakes, parks, and popular destinations to enjoy the Easter holiday break with family and friends…
CECOT: El Salvador’s Mega-Prison. CECOT has become one of the most recognized symbols of El Salvador’s crackdown on gangs. The massive maximum-security prison houses thousands of inmates and plays a central role in the government’s security strategy. Located in Tecoluca, San Vicente, the facility has drawn worldwide attention, fueling debate over public safety, incarceration, human rights, and El Salvador’s dramatic security transformation…
A Group of 1980s Civil War Veterans Asks the Government of El Salvador for Dialogue to Address Their Needs. Yesterday, a contingent of veterans from the Salvadoran Civil War of the 1980s rallied, advocating for the establishment of a dialogue platform with the Salvadoran government to address their concerns and needs. Jose Amaya, the coordinator of the Veterans Movement…
San Salvador Mayor’s Office to Impose Fines for Street Crossing Violations. To minimize incidents and encourage a culture of pedestrian safety, the San Salvador Mayor’s Office has reaffirmed its commitment to apply fines to individuals who cross streets outside designated walkways. The San Salvador city hall will enforce article 62 of the Ordinance for Citizen Coexistence, which specifies fines of $15 to $50 for those pedestrians who cross the road or road outside…
Nayib Bukele Receives Credentials as President-Elect of El Salvador. Once again, hundreds of Salvadorans gathered in the San Salvador Historic District to witness and become part of another historic event in Salvadoran History. Inside the Salvadoran National Theater, Nayib Bukele and Felix Ulloa received their credentials as newly elected president and vice-president of El Salvador. It’s the first time in over 60 years that presidential re-election has occurred in El Salvador…
Salvadoran Red Cross Conducts “El Paso del Hombre 2024” Aquatic Endurance Test. On Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Salvadoran Red Cross conducted the “El Paso del Hombre 2024 Challenge,” the aquatic test of endurance in preparation for the Holy Week vacation. The aquatic endurance test involves swimming 21 kilometers in open water, starting from Las Flores beach in La Libertad and concluding at El Majahual beach…
Homicide Rates Across Central America. How safe is Central America today? Homicide rates vary widely across the region, reflecting different security challenges, crime trends, and government strategies. Comparing the latest figures from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Belize, and Panama provides a clearer picture of which countries have reduced deadly violence and which continue to face persistently high homicide levels…
Inside El Salvador’s Crime and Security Landscape. El Salvador’s security landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. But what does the country’s crime profile look like today? Explore the role of criminal groups, security forces, prisons, and the judicial system. This overview examines the institutions shaping public safety and the challenges that remain as El Salvador continues redefining its approach to crime and security…
Explore Eastern El Salvador. Head east and discover the Gulf of Fonseca, one of El Salvador’s most intriguing coastal destinations. Its warm waters, volcanic scenery, islands, and laid-back beaches create plenty of reasons to explore. From boat trips to peaceful coastal views, the gulf offers travelers a chance to experience a quieter and less familiar corner of El Salvador’s Pacific coast…
Explore Cerro Verde Volcano. Cerro Verde Volcano is a key stop along El Salvador’s Volcano Complex tourist route. Surrounded by cool mountain air and lush vegetation, the area offers impressive views of nearby Izalco Volcano and Santa Ana Volcano. Visitors can explore walking trails, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and experience one of the country’s most beautiful volcanic landscapes during a relaxing day trip…