Sandwiched between Guatemala, Honduras, and the Pacific Ocean, the small country of El Salvador is a lush green country with miles upon miles of quiet Pacific beaches. Fishing villages dot the coast and surfers take advantage of some of the best waves in the world. The Salvadoran people are friendly and ready to welcome more visitors to boost their economy through tourism.

A war that ended nearly twenty years ago has given El Salvador a reputation for violence and kept it off the beaten tourist track. Today, El Salvador is one of the most peaceful and most beautiful countries in Central America. Tourists here are still few, so you

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