The Santa Ana Volcano hike is one of my favorite outdoor experiences in El Salvador. You climb steadily for about 1.5–2 hours, and at the top, you’re rewarded with a view of a rare sulfuric crater lake that looks almost…
Taking the buses in El Salvador is not like taking them in North America or Europe. The biggest challenge is figuring out the routes and schedules. Well, I figured out at least one of the routes. Bus route 201, which…
As a frequent traveler to Latin America, I’ve flown Avianca Airlines a lot. I’ve had good experiences and not-so-good experiences. I’ve flown them across many borders, from the U.S. to El Salvador, from Colombia to Mexico, and more random trips…
Note: The inspiration from this article comes from a TikTok I made that popped off when visiting El Salvador (where my dad is from.) It has been made much richer and more nuanced thanks to the dozens of comments from…
I’ve spent a few months in El Salvador over three trips in three years, working virtually the entire time. My dad was born here, so I come to visit family. But I also have an honest outsider perspective on what…