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El Salvador - The most beautiful Secret of the Americas

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Feb 10, 2007
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A list of the best places to go in El Salvador. Enjoy the magnificence of this undiscovered corner of the Americas.
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1. Coffee Country
El Salvador is widely known for its great Coffee Tradition. Huge efforts are being made to help this traditional industry survive. Be sure to visit the beautiful coffee plantations and mills, and try the first-class gourmet coffee that is produced in this magical place. You will experience great hikes up the volcanoes and mountains of El Salvador while enjoying breathtaking views in a very cool climate.
2. Santa Ana, El Salvador
Santa Ana is a beautiful Salvadoran city from which most of the country's wealth originated. Most of the country's coffee growing families come from Santa Ana. Its beautiful town square is surrounded by an astonishing gothic cathedral, a beautiful city hall, and an amazing colonial theater. Be sure to try the "Sorbetes Sin Rival" ice-creams on the streets.
3. Lake Coatepeque
Lake Coatepeque, San Salvador, El Salvador
This beautiful volcanic lake provides an amazing scenery. It is an amazing place for water sports. Also, since it is the number 1 weekend destination for the wealthiest Salvadoran families, you will be in awe with the beautiful houses that surround the lake's shore. It is not an expensive place to visit, though.
4. Juayua Gastronomic Festival
Every Sunday in the Parque Central of the colonial town Juayua, there is a gastronomic festival which features a wide variety of typical and international cuisine. This is a great experience to try very different kinds of food: from the traditional Pupusas, to grilled armadillo or "cuzuco", to "Yuca con chicharron". If you want a wide variety of traditional dishes, visit this unique town and revel in the tastes of El Salvador. Juayua is also famous for its wicker products, such as baskets and furniture.
5. Suchitoto
Suchitoto, El Salvador
Be sure to visit the beautiful colonial town of Suchitoto where you will find the peace and quiet you have been looking for. There are several hotels to stay at, ranging from moderately priced to first-class luxury. Breathtaking views of the man-made Suchitlan Lake are found from every spot of the town. It is very safe to walk around and enjoy a calm, colonial-town experience.
6. Crafts Towns
Not far from San Salvador are the picturesque towns of San Sebastian and Ilobasco. Their people survive mainly from making traditional crafts. San Sebastian specializes in making woven products, such as the most comfortable hammocks you will ever lie in. Ilobasco is famous for making mud figurines, which are representative of life in El Salvador. The people are very friendly, like all Salvadorans.
7. San Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador
San Salvador is a very cosmopolitan Central American city which offers all the ammenities of a modern world-class destination. Its best hotels include a Radisson, Hilton Princess, Hotel Presidente, Hotel Real Intercontinental. There are also smaller, cheaper hotels which are just as good. There are two museums, both very good. The Museo de Arte, or Museum of Art has an amazing collection which you have to admire. The Museum of Anthropology teaches about the origins of the people of El Salvador and their history. First class dining is available (see separate restaurant recommendations).
8. Restaurante El Bodegon
El Bodegon is a delicious Spanish Restaurant. They have a very good wine selection and very famous dishes, for which Salvadorans know the restaurant quite well. Be sure to try the Gazpacho, Cayos a la Madrilena, and Calamares en su Tinta (they are not usually on the menu but make sure you ask for them: amazing!!)
9. Alo Nuestro / Abajo Lounge
Alo Nuestro is an international restaurant which uses Salvadoran flavors to produce the most delicious gourmet dishes. Make sure you try the Pollo al Chipotle, Sopa de Tortilla, and the house-made exotic fruit sorbets. Expensive!!
The restaurant's bar is called Abajo, and is a very nice and upscale lounge with some of the best drinks in the city. They use local fruits to give international drinks their very own twist. (They also serve normal drinks!!) Make sure you try this lounge.
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