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October 2023 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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Taste, Explore, and Celebrate. Looking for a different way to experience El Salvador? The Jocote Corona Fair at Cerro Verde combines local food, culture, and nature in one colorful celebration. Taste fresh jocotes and creative dishes, browse products from local entrepreneurs, and enjoy the cool mountain setting while discovering the agricultural traditions behind one of western El Salvador’s best-known seasonal fruits…
Chicharrones, Soups & Street Food. Pork takes center stage at the San Rafael Obrajuelo Pork Festival 2026. Visitors can enjoy crispy chicharrones, traditional soups, grilled pork, street food, entertainment, and a lively community atmosphere. More than a food festival, this annual celebration highlights the local businesses, cooking traditions, and flavors that have helped make San Rafael Obrajuelo known for its pork cuisine across El Salvador…
Explore El Salvador’s Fruit Markets. Step inside a Salvadoran market and you’ll find a colorful world of tropical fruit waiting to be tasted. Mangoes, jocotes, mamones, marañones, anonas, and seasonal favorites fill stalls throughout the year. Discover what makes these fruits special, when to find them, and why visiting a local market should be part of any food lover’s El Salvador adventure…
Take the Scenic Route Through El Salvador. Ready for a road trip? El Salvador’s tourist routes connect some of the country’s most memorable places, from surf-friendly beaches and volcanic landscapes to colorful towns and historic landmarks. Stop for traditional food, explore local culture, and enjoy spectacular scenery along the way. With short distances between destinations, adventure is never too far down the road…
The February 3 Hydroelectric Dam, known as El Chaparral, Begins Operations in El Salvador. The February 3 Hydroelectric Dam on the Torola River begins operations. The power plant, originally known as the El Chaparral, is in the San Luis de La Reina district of the San Miguel department. The President of the Republic, Nayib Bukele, inaugurated the plan on October 19. The newly inaugurated Hydroelectric Power Plant will produce around 67 megawatts…
The Salvadoran Flower You Can Eat. Loroco may look simple, but its distinctive aroma and flavor make it an important ingredient in Salvadoran cuisine. Best known as a filling for pupusas, the edible flower also appears in soups, sauces, rice, and other dishes. For visitors exploring Salvadoran food, tasting loroco offers another delicious way to experience the country’s culinary culture and traditions…
Ilopango Water Purification Plant: Chinese Government to Invest $40 Million in the Project. Yesterday, October 12, ANDA officials and representatives of the Chinese companies Hebei Construction Group and China Urban Construction Design and Research Institute visited the construction site of the Ilopango water treatment plant. Hebei Construction Group will be in charge of the plant’s construction, and China Urban Construction Design & Research Institute will be in control of the design and supervision of the Ilopango Lake purification project…
ARENA Registers Joel Sanchez and Hilcia Bonilla as their 2024 Presidential Candidates. Today, the right-wing political party ARENA Registered with the Salvadoran Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) their 2024 Presidential Candidates. Joel Sanchez and Hilcia Bonilla look to win the presidency and defeat the New Ideas presidential formula of Nayib Bukele and Felix Ulloa. Sanchez pledged to “reestablish constitutional order” in El Salvador…