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Visiting San Salvador, El Salvador


El Salvador's capital, San Salvador, is a modern city of wide boulevards and narrow streets, outdoor markets, government buildings, high-rises, monuments, an exuberant nightlife, museums and other cultural institutions. And all set against the backdrop of San Salvador volcano. The city is surrounded by shantytowns as well as affluent suburbs with restaurants and large shopping malls. Peaceful settings such as the botanic garden of Parque Cuscutlan provide a break from the city's hectic pace.
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Nov
82°F 27°C
65°F 18°C
Dec
83°F 28°C
63°F 17°C
Jan
84°F 28°C
63°F 17°C
Feb
86°F 30°C
64°F 17°C
Mar
88°F 31°C
66°F 18°C
Apr
87°F 30°C
68°F 20°C
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68°F 20°C
Sunday
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Monday
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Las Hojas Resort

4 of 5 stars
Toronto, Canada
Nov 19, 2009

My mom and I went back to our homeland for a week and we stayed at this resort for the first time. Let me tell you we loved it. The place is very safe, clean and most important the food was awesome....more

Courtyard by Marriott San Salvador

Nov 15, 2009

Clean, close to shopping, felt safe and priced to value more

La Valentina

5 of 5 stars
Salt Lake City
Nov 8, 2009

When my friends invited us to join them at their favorite Mexican restaurant, La Valentina, I was expecting something along the lines of local favorites like Tacos y Quecas or Felipe's: loud music,...more

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