September 2025 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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Explore the Landmarks of El Salvador. Ready to discover another side of El Salvador? Visit ancient ruins, historic buildings, colorful towns, impressive monuments, and unforgettable natural attractions. These landmarks offer a closer look at the country’s past and present while giving travelers plenty of memorable places to explore, photograph, and experience during their journey through El Salvador…
Taste Salvadoran Loroco. If you’re exploring the flavors of El Salvador, don’t miss loroco. This aromatic edible flower gives traditional dishes a flavor you won’t easily forget. Try it mixed with cheese inside a freshly made pupusa, or discover it in soups, sauces, rice, and other local recipes. Salvadoran loroco is a small flower with a big place in the country’s food culture…
Explore the Capital. What should you do in San Salvador? Start with historic landmarks, colorful churches, downtown plazas, museums, and local food. Then discover the city’s modern side and head toward the San Salvador Volcano for fresh air and spectacular scenery. These 15 experiences combine culture, history, city life, and nature for a memorable visit to the capital…
Ready for an Outdoor Adventure? Trade the beach for the forest at Walter Thilo Deininger Park. You can hike scenic trails, explore natural attractions, enjoy beautiful views, and try some adventurous activities along the way. Located in La Libertad, the park is a great option when you want to see another side of El Salvador beyond its popular beaches and surf towns…
Who Is Milena Mayorga? You may remember Milena Mayorga from Salvadoran television or her time in the Legislative Assembly. Today, she serves as El Salvador’s ambassador to the United States. Her career has taken her from media to politics and diplomacy. Learn more about her background, her path to Washington, and her work connecting El Salvador with the United States and Salvadorans abroad…
El Salvador Extends State of Exception. El Salvador has extended its State of Exception once again, continuing the security measure first introduced in March 2022. The latest 30-day extension, approved by the Legislative Assembly, runs through September 27, 2026. Authorities maintain the measure remains necessary for anti-gang operations as the country continues its broader public security strategy nationwide…
Religion and Salvadoran Life. What does religion look like in El Salvador today? Catholicism has deep historical roots, while evangelical churches have gained a strong presence across the country. Religious festivals, processions, churches, and family traditions still play an important role in many communities. Explore the major religions, changing beliefs, religious freedom, and traditions that help tell El Salvador’s cultural story today…
Sunset Adventures in El Salvador. There’s something special about watching the sun disappear over El Salvador’s landscapes. You can catch colorful skies from Pacific beaches, peaceful lakes, mountain viewpoints, and volcanic areas. We’ve gathered 10 beautiful places where you can slow down, enjoy the view, and experience some of the country’s most memorable sunsets during your next adventure…
Discover Mighty Ilamatepec. Towering over western El Salvador, Santa Ana Volcano offers one of the country’s most memorable hiking experiences. Known locally as Ilamatepec, the volcano combines mountain scenery, sweeping views, and an incredible crater lake at the summit. The journey to the top is an adventure of its own, making this iconic stratovolcano a must-see destination for travelers exploring El Salvador…
Discover El Salvador’s Volcanic Beauty. Cerro Verde National Park brings you face-to-face with three incredible volcanoes in western El Salvador. Enjoy Cerro Verde’s cool forests, take in spectacular views of Izalco, and challenge yourself with a hike up Santa Ana Volcano. Whether you love hiking, photography, or mountain scenery, the Los Volcanoes Complex offers a beautiful way to experience El Salvador’s volcanic landscape…
Traffic Deaths in El Salvador Drop in 2025, Yet Over 800 Lives Lost on the Roads. Although traffic-related deaths in El Salvador fell by 8% in 2025, the numbers remain grim—over 800 people have already lost their lives on the nation’s roads. Data from the Fund for the Care of Victims of Traffic Accidents (FONAT) shows that between January 1 and September 11, 2025, **817 fatalities** were recorded across the country…
La Laguna Botanical Garden: Nature and Family Fun in Antiguo Cuscatlán. Set in Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad, this garden occupies a crater created millennia ago, where natural history meets today’s preservation and recreation. La Laguna Botanical Garden offers more than just greenery—it’s a place where nature, family-friendly games, and relaxation come together
U.S. Trump Administration Designates El Salvador’s Barrio 18 as Foreign Terrorist Group. In a move underscoring its hardened stance on transnational crime, the Trump administration on Thursday formally designated El Salvador’s Barrio 18 street gang a foreign terrorist organization.
El Salvador’s 2025 Art and Design Festival showcases innovative creators, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern expression, celebrating cultural identity, and attracting regional and international audiences to the country’s creative scene.
El Salvador’s government is granting diaspora returnees tax exemptions on up to $100,000 in goods and two vehicles, aiming to encourage resettlement and boost economic reintegration.
El Salvador continues refining its Bitcoin integration after adopting it as legal tender in 2021, aiming to boost remittances, expand financial inclusion, and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.
In Santa Tecla, a nameless pupusería behind a dusty bus stop revealed El Salvador’s cuisine—simple, authentic, and unpretentious, relying on sizzling masa and bubbling cheese for timeless flavor.
ISA World Surfing Games. The 2025 ISA World Surfing Games (WSG), held in Surf City, El Salvador, concluded with Australia securing the coveted title of Team World Champion. Peru earned second place overall, while Spain clinched third, marking a highly competitive and historic event in the world of surfing…
On the fourth anniversary of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law, President Nayib Bukele announced the purchase of 21 bitcoins, even as the country faces restrictions linked to its ongoing IMF loan program.
El Salvador has made its first gold purchase since 1990, acquiring $50 million worth. The central bank says this move aims to strengthen the nation’s international reserves after decades without investment.