El Salvador
North America
El Salvador
El Salvador has quietly become a surf destination, with Pacific breaks like Punta Roca and El Tunco drawing consistent swells without the crowds. Inland, colonial towns and the Ruta de las Flores wind through coffee farms and volcanic scenery, with hikes up smoldering cones like Izalco rewarding the effort with sweeping views. It's a compact country, but a recent surge in safety and investment has made it an increasingly approachable, low-key alternative to its neighbors.
Why go thereSurfVolcanoesBeachesNature & landscapesAncient ruinsCulture & heritageFoodAdventure sportsMountain hikingRural traditions
Main destinations
Food & drink to try
Pupusas
Thick maize discs stuffed with cheese, beans or chicharrón, griddled and eaten by hand.
Curtido
Lightly fermented cabbage slaw with oregano, spooned over every pupusa.
Yuca frita
Fried cassava with pork rind and curtido, served on a banana leaf.