| El Salvador Guide | EL SALVADOR |
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Once known as the coffee republic, El Salvador is the smallest country of Central America, and has the highest population density. In the 1980's it was ravaged by a bloo... |
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| El Salvador Guide | LA LIBERTAD |
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La Libertad is one of the best places in El Salvador. Here at La Libertad are some of the most beautiful beaches in Central America. But be warned: do not walk barefoot o... |
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| El Salvador Guide | LA PALMA |
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It is sure that you have seen all of that brightly colored paint on wood; keyholders, trivets, napkin holders etc. Well, La Palma is where these items are made. It seems ... |
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| El Salvador Guide | MONTECRISTO |
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The magnificent Montecristo Cloud Forest is located in the Montecristo-El Trifinio National Park, about a 4 hour drive from San Salvador. The area marks the point where t... |
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CULTURAL FOOD OF EL SALVADOR |
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The restaurant scene in El Salvador is influenced by many different cultures. Food options include Italian, Korean, Japanese, French, Chilean, America... |
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CUISINE OF EL SALVADOR |
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El Salvadors most notable dish is the pupusa. Pupusas are a thick hand-made corn tortilla (made using masa de maíz or masa de arroz, a maize or rice f... |
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| THERE ARE ONLY TWO SEASONS IN EL SALVADOR |
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El Salvador has a tropical climate with only two seasons: verano (dry season) from November to April, and invierno (wet season) from May to October. A... |
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| CZECH ADDS EL SALVADOR SERVICE |
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In its winter schedule, Czech Airlines is to offer tourists a new exotic destination – El Salvador.... |
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About El Salvador
Once known as the coffee republic, El Salvador is the smallest country of Central America, yet it is the most populous. In the 1980's it was ravaged by a bloody civil war between the goverment and the socialist left wing guerillas, which tore the whole country apart in civil strife. Since then, it has made considerable progress and it is a quite stable country now.
El Salvador got its independence from Spain in September 15, 1821 together with the other Central American countries. When these provinces were joined with Mexico in early 1822 El Salvador resisted, insisting on autonomy for the Central American countries. Although there was considerable pressure it has managed to stay a sovereign nation ever sinc...
