El Salvador

I recently went on a trip to El Salvador in Central America, most people have probably heard about the dangers that come hand in hand with traveling to countries like El Salvador, but I had no issues and have had no issues in my years travelling there and living there in the past. For all of you travellers that would like to travel to El Salvador I do recommend to rent a car in order to get around, although the driving is a bit crazy and takes getting used to it is safer and easier to get around than using public transit. 

There are various places that are a must to visit when traveling to the heart of Central America, for example the various volcanoes that offer breath taking views and once in a lifetime hiking adventures. I personally hiked the Izalco Volcano, it takes a couple of hours so it is important to take snacks and a lot of water. This hike leaves twice a day and you get a police escort! The hike is intense but hey if you can get through it, it is totally worth it. From the top of the volcano you can see for miles and even see the ocean! The beaches are a must as well, El Salvador has some of the best beaches for surfing and relaxing. Depending on what your cup of tea is it has it all. 

Archaeological sites are also an important stop if you are interested in the more cultural and historical side of this country. Joyas de Ceren is a museum where you can see how their ancestors once live in adobe houses that were discovered when contracting a factory. It is a great way to spend an afternoon, and as a plus it is mostly under shade for those who don't want to burn on a walk. Tazumal is another archeological site that allows visitors to walk around pyramids built hundreds of years ago. There are many more to include, if you want to know a bit more about them or any tips on travelling to El Salvador leave me a comment and I shall get back to you!

Here Are some pictures from my travels to El Salvador, the amount of natural beauty in this country is breath taking!