EI Salvador is a tiny country in Central America which means Republic of the Savior. Though it is the smallest country of Central America but still it is densely populated. The EI Salvador surrounds the Pacific Ocean between the Guatemala and Honduras and is located on the Gulf of Fonseca. The population of this country is settled on 21,000 square kilometers and has a capital city named San Salvador. Year by year it created a deep history that explains the story of this country.
The climate of EI Salvador is tropical in nature with wet and dry seasons. The Pacific lowlands are usually hot but the central plateau and mountain areas could be felt moderate. Greenery occurs from the rainy season that starts from the months of May to October. Hurricanes in the Pacific and thunderstorms during afternoon could also be seen. The dry and hot air could be felt during the months from November through April. So you can enjoy this place at seasons that you love most.
The official language of EI Salvador is Spanish and almost all the inhabitants use. As per the religion, it could be said that the country has 52.6 percent of residents as Catholic and 27.9 percent as Protestant. Commenting on the cuisine, it serves the best and popular dish called pupusa which is made up of corn and cheese. The other two types of dishes in for the Salvadoran’s are yucca frita and panes rellenos. Drinks that are common among the Salvadorians are chuco which is again made up of corn.
The tourism industry is growing rapidly here by increasing the economy of this country. Tourists throng here especially to enjoy its nightlife and beaches. Well, its landscape is a little different from rest of the countries in Central America and offers many natural beauties and archaeological monuments. However, surfing is the major activity in EI Salvador that is continuously gaining popularity from past recent years. Attractions of this tiny country are flowing out of the bowl like the Cerro Verde National Park, the volcanic lakes of IIopango and Coatepeque. With this, the beautiful beaches make it a fabulous country like Barra de Santiago.
At Barra de Santiago, you can experience wonderful butterfly and bird species. Also can explore the mangroves by flowing on a boat at Zapote estuary, with this you can try kayaking, canoeing and fishing as well. You should also visit 
the Palacio Nacional which is actually a National Palace as comes under the category of colonial heritage. Along with this, you should also visit the worthy sites like Teatro Nacional which is a National Theatre and the Biblioteca Nacional which is a National Library. You can see a brilliant wooden work at the La Ceiba de Guadalupe which is an old parish church.
The National Anthropology Museum is a modern, purpose-built museum that actually takes you to the past by exploring the history with attractive displays on daily life and the cultures of the people in the country. For sightseeing you have many exotic locations in EI Salvador like the coffee plantations. It was the most significant export during the 19the century. Also visit the famous colonial town named Suchitoto where you can see parish church and the craft market. The other attraction here is the lake where boat tours could be done. Visit during 13 or 14 September to attend the Patronal festival or else on 3 May to enjoy the harvest procession. These are the colourful events when pagan and Christian customs actually come together. Visit the Route of Flowers by moving ahead from San Salvador through Sonsonate road and just follow the blue tourist signs down to the designated Ruta de las Flores. After reaching here, you will see the most striking villages of the western provinces like Nahuizalco, Juayua, Apaneca, Ataco and Ahuachapan that presents handicrafts and traditions among the lovely countryside of EI Salvador.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites at San Andres, Tazumal and Joya de Ceren where Mayan heritage exists. To experience the most living artist’s work visit the Fernando Llort Museum. This museum was named after him and to see some more work you can visit his shop and museum which is EI Arbol de Dios situated in San Salvador. Besides sightseeing you have plenty of activities that you can do and enjoy here like surfing on the Pacific coastline like Las Flores that is comfortable for the beginners and experts as well. Enjoy the canopy tour above the tropical forest towards the west of the country and see the breathtaking mountain scenery. Kayak the volcanic lakes and try fishing, sailing, waterskiing on Coatepeque and IIopango. If you love adventure then dive into the rocky depths of IIopango.
Go for white-water rafting at the rivers of Lempa during the rainy season that occurs from the month of May to October and Paz during the month of November to April. Explore the Cerro Verde that has cloud forest, clean mountain air, sweeping views, walks and three volcanoes to offer in the national park that covers an area of 1,250 acre. Ride a horse to Guazapa volcano and grasp peace at Ruta de Paz. Well, do not forget to hike at this amazing place.
To reach here you have Comalapa International Airport which is the only airport in the country. It lies at a distance of about 50 kilometres to the southeast direction of San Salvador. This airport is locally called as Comalapa International or El Salvador International. Apart from the air option, you can travel by water and reach to the ports like Acajutla, La Union and La Libertad lies on the Pacific coast. To reach here road you have many options like Transportes Mermex functions its buses between the countries of EI Salvador and Guatemala. The same way you will get many bus facilities that will lead you the city. For transportation buses, taxis, railways all are available to provide you what you want. All you need to pack your bags and just fly high to explore the entire country that has so much to offer you.
