El Salvador Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:18:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png El Salvador Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Discover the Mayan Ruins of El Salvador https://travelermaster.com/discover-the-mayan-ruins-of-el-salvador/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:42:14 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=22522 Pretty much every Central American country is home to archeological sites of Mayan origin, and El Salvador is no exception. This country may be tiny, but its historical richness knows no bounds, and here are three sites where you can explore its ancient past. Joya de Cerén This archaeological site in La Libertad department is […]

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Pretty much every Central American country is home to archeological sites of Mayan origin, and El Salvador is no exception. This country may be tiny, but its historical richness knows no bounds, and here are three sites where you can explore its ancient past.

Joya de Cerén

This archaeological site in La Libertad department is often referred to as the “Pompeii of the Americas” thanks to its incredible backstory. It features the ruins of a Mayan farming village that was buried in the eruption of the Loma Caldera volcano.

San Andrés

A pre-Columbian site that dates back to 900 BCE, San Andrés is believed to have been the capital of a Maya polity in the valley of Zapotitán for several centuries. During your visit to this archeological site, you can climb the pyramids, see the indigo fields, and visit the site museum.

Tazumal

Tazumal is another Pre-Columbian Mayan city in El Salvador with a mysterious past. Metal artifacts found on its grounds date back all the way back to the 8th century AD, making them some of the earliest metal artifacts excavated in this part of the world.

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El Salvador is a Small But Mighty Country in Central America https://travelermaster.com/el-salvador-is-a-small-but-mighty-country-in-central-america/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:00:37 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=9839 El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but just because it’s small doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack a punch! There is so much to do throughout the country, and since it’s right on the Pacific Ocean, the beaches and nature activities are plentiful. Though a lot of people wouldn’t dare to go to […]

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El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but just because it’s small doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack a punch! There is so much to do throughout the country, and since it’s right on the Pacific Ocean, the beaches and nature activities are plentiful.

Though a lot of people wouldn’t dare to go to El Salvador because of the high crime rates, these largely affect only citizens because of the unfortunate drug trade involvement and gang-related affairs. For tourists, it’s actually completely safe and when you’re there, you won’t feel in danger at all. The people are friendly and the surroundings are too beautiful not to see El Salvador in real life.

What to Do

If you love to surf, you’ve come to the right place. Since it’s a coastal country there are plenty of spots to choose from, but one of the most famous to go to is El Tunco. This beach has waves that novices can catch and some that will keep avid surfers on their toes. El Tunco is also a cool little beach town where you can walk around and find shops and restaurants.

Other beaches you can visit are Playa El Sunzal for very experienced surfers, and Punta Mango if you just want to relax and watch the waves.

Just outside of the capital is a beautiful scenic road that if you hire a car, you have to drive. It’s called the Flower Route or Ruta de las Flores in Spanish, and it’s a little under 20 miles long. Along the way, you’ll find a lot of markets to stop off at, amazing local restaurants, and gorgeous colonial architecture to admire. The road gets its name for the beautiful flora that blooms on the side of the road from October to February, so you should definitely check it out.

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#rutadelasflores #ataco #elsalvador 🇸🇻

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If you’re a history or archeology buff, you have to visit Tazumal. This ancient Mayan ruin is said to have been built around 5000 BC, and the name Tazumal translates to “pyramids where the victims were burned”. Though it’s been excavated for more than half a century, many ruins lay untouched, and the ruins were believed to be a center for trade for the Mayans.

What to Eat

While you’re in El Salvador, you have to try the national dish called pupusa. A pupusa is a flatbread that is stuffed with so many ingredients like beans, pork, cheese, local vegetables, and more. You can find pupusas being sold on the streets for usually a quarter, and if you ever take public transportation, you’ll likely find women selling them on buses as well, so take advantage!

One of the coolest eating experiences you can have in El Salvador is right outside San Salvador at a restaurant called La Pampa El Volcán. This restaurant is nestled in an extinct volcano and has the best views of the city and forest. This steakhouse also serves up proper bar-b-que meat, so if you want a hefty meal with a view, this is the place to come.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> El Salvador Archives - Traveler Master Traveler Master Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:18:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelermaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-FAVICON_wp-32x32.png El Salvador Archives - Traveler Master 32 32 Discover the Mayan Ruins of El Salvador https://travelermaster.com/discover-the-mayan-ruins-of-el-salvador/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:42:14 +0000 https://travelermaster.com/?p=22522 Pretty much every Central American country is home to archeological sites of Mayan origin, and El Salvador is no exception. This country may be tiny, but its historical richness knows no bounds, and here are three sites where you can explore its ancient past. Joya de Cerén This archaeological site in La Libertad department is […]

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Pretty much every Central American country is home to archeological sites of Mayan origin, and El Salvador is no exception. This country may be tiny, but its historical richness knows no bounds, and here are three sites where you can explore its ancient past.

Joya de Cerén

This archaeological site in La Libertad department is often referred to as the “Pompeii of the Americas” thanks to its incredible backstory. It features the ruins of a Mayan farming village that was buried in the eruption of the Loma Caldera volcano.

San Andrés

A pre-Columbian site that dates back to 900 BCE, San Andrés is believed to have been the capital of a Maya polity in the valley of Zapotitán for several centuries. During your visit to this archeological site, you can climb the pyramids, see the indigo fields, and visit the site museum.

Tazumal

Tazumal is another Pre-Columbian Mayan city in El Salvador with a mysterious past. Metal artifacts found on its grounds date back all the way back to the 8th century AD, making them some of the earliest metal artifacts excavated in this part of the world.

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El Salvador is a Small But Mighty Country in Central America https://travelermaster.com/el-salvador-is-a-small-but-mighty-country-in-central-america/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 06:00:37 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=9839 El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but just because it’s small doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack a punch! There is so much to do throughout the country, and since it’s right on the Pacific Ocean, the beaches and nature activities are plentiful. Though a lot of people wouldn’t dare to go to […]

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El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but just because it’s small doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack a punch! There is so much to do throughout the country, and since it’s right on the Pacific Ocean, the beaches and nature activities are plentiful.

Though a lot of people wouldn’t dare to go to El Salvador because of the high crime rates, these largely affect only citizens because of the unfortunate drug trade involvement and gang-related affairs. For tourists, it’s actually completely safe and when you’re there, you won’t feel in danger at all. The people are friendly and the surroundings are too beautiful not to see El Salvador in real life.

What to Do

If you love to surf, you’ve come to the right place. Since it’s a coastal country there are plenty of spots to choose from, but one of the most famous to go to is El Tunco. This beach has waves that novices can catch and some that will keep avid surfers on their toes. El Tunco is also a cool little beach town where you can walk around and find shops and restaurants.

Other beaches you can visit are Playa El Sunzal for very experienced surfers, and Punta Mango if you just want to relax and watch the waves.

Just outside of the capital is a beautiful scenic road that if you hire a car, you have to drive. It’s called the Flower Route or Ruta de las Flores in Spanish, and it’s a little under 20 miles long. Along the way, you’ll find a lot of markets to stop off at, amazing local restaurants, and gorgeous colonial architecture to admire. The road gets its name for the beautiful flora that blooms on the side of the road from October to February, so you should definitely check it out.

View this post on Instagram

#rutadelasflores #ataco #elsalvador 🇸🇻

A post shared by Boris Calderon (@borisc87) on

If you’re a history or archeology buff, you have to visit Tazumal. This ancient Mayan ruin is said to have been built around 5000 BC, and the name Tazumal translates to “pyramids where the victims were burned”. Though it’s been excavated for more than half a century, many ruins lay untouched, and the ruins were believed to be a center for trade for the Mayans.

What to Eat

While you’re in El Salvador, you have to try the national dish called pupusa. A pupusa is a flatbread that is stuffed with so many ingredients like beans, pork, cheese, local vegetables, and more. You can find pupusas being sold on the streets for usually a quarter, and if you ever take public transportation, you’ll likely find women selling them on buses as well, so take advantage!

One of the coolest eating experiences you can have in El Salvador is right outside San Salvador at a restaurant called La Pampa El Volcán. This restaurant is nestled in an extinct volcano and has the best views of the city and forest. This steakhouse also serves up proper bar-b-que meat, so if you want a hefty meal with a view, this is the place to come.

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