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…
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…
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.