It is the smallest country in Central America, however, El Salvador lacks nothing. If you like coffee, surfing or nature, you will enjoy this unique enclave.

Some clues about what to do in El Salvador
Small and tropical, El Salvador has four patriotic symbols that define a large part of its personality. Like all countries, one is its flag, but the other three are at least surprising, because they are a bird, a flower and a tree. Declared national bird, the torogoz or talapo, with multicolored plumage, represents freedom, because it is an animal that cannot live in captivity. The third would be the izote, a white flower from the Liliaceae family that Salvadorans use in their cuisine and in their fabrics; and finally, the maquilishuat, a tree that can reach 30 meters in height, with very thick foliage and large, striking pink flowers, and whose wood is highly valued for carpentry. By color, El Salvador is neither the most seductive country, nor the one with the most crystal-clear water beaches or the one that stands out for its archaeological ruins, however, it has everything on a reduced scale, so traveling on vacation is relatively easy if someone wants to absorb their culture through their routes.

You can visit some of the best coffee plantations in the world
If you are one of those who every morning, before even opening your eyes, turns on the coffee machine, you will know that one of El Salvador's greatest riches is its coffee, the harvest that has been harvested from a large part of its land for centuries. ago and which is still supported by a significant percentage of the population.
El Salvador grows Arabica coffee and nearly a dozen varieties, such as Bourbon or Tekisic. Most of these seeds are between 900 and 1,600 meters above sea level and are characterized by their artisanal production methods and volcanic soils. In the area closest to the border with Guatemala there are some farms and plantations where you can discover what the coffee is like before it reaches your cup, where it grows and what the forests surrounding the coffee plantations are like and according to the weather. Visit the country where you can participate in the growing, harvesting, pulping, washing, drying or roasting of the beans, before tasting. From this moment on, breakfast will be different.

Surfing and other outdoor activities
The Salvadoran waves are also special, for something up to the coast pilgrims from all over the world and have become a reference thanks to their tubes, one of them lasting 15 to 20 seconds and 50 to 75 meters long, a wonder for the most daring Two of the best beaches are El Sunzal and La Paz beach. In addition to jumping into the water with the board, when you get hungry you can calm down in any of the restaurants specializing in fish.

Routes through the National Parks of El Salvador
Always outdoors, but with the intention of continuing to test the body, Volcanoes National Park will appeal to those who like hiking and walking uphill. Located at the eastern end of the Apaneca-Ilamatepec Range, 14 young volcanoes are considered part of the park, ranging from Cerro Grande de Apaneca to Coatepeque Caldera Lake in the west-central region of El Salvador. But if, instead of volcanoes, you want to get to know the local fauna and flora, Cerro Verde is your destination. More than 2,000 meters above sea level, this park is full of plants, trees and orchids that you'll probably only see here. If you want to hear a special sound that you hear is that of Guardabarranco, which they say is one of the best birds in the world. In the Chaguantique Forest, the Big Blue butterfly, as well as 60-meter-high trees and numerous water sources.

What to see in the capital: essential monuments
The country's capital, San Salvador, is protected by two important natural 'monuments' that define the city's skyline: to the west is the San Salvador volcano and to the southeast, the San Jacinto hill, and life runs between them.
Some of the city's most representative historical monuments are
dedicated to the Divine Savior of the World, the city's patron saint; the Metropolitan Cathedral, known as the parish of San Salvador, or the National Palace, in the historic center of the city and whose facade highlights six majestic columns with two statues of Christopher Columbus and Isabel. Inside they emphasize the corridors, each of them named with a color and its garden. The oldest theater in Central America is also here, and this jewel that underwent multiple renovations began construction in 1911. The National Theater is a fantastic place to enjoy a chamber concert or folk music.

Where to sleep in San Salvador
Very close to the Art Museum – another visit that must be made – is the Barceló San Salvador, a recently opened hotel with 205 spacious and
comfortable rooms overlooking the city and its volcano. Plan your room (or the SPA, the pool, the gym...) the routes and let yourself be carried away by the country of coffee and
volcanoes.

El Salvador is a destination that you will find less resistance to entering, and less expensive to go to. The trip does not cost much compared to the most popular destinations in the world, but it does not stop offering its attractions and leaving a good impression on its visitors.
If money and ease of access are essential for you to embark on a trip, El Salvador will not disappoint. As it is a small country, it is easy to travel around and a holiday stay is enough to see what attracts tourists to the region.
The people of the region are good hosts in their own way, although the local culture is not very strong, but it still has its particularities.