El Salvador: 7 Reasons to Visit! (& What to do)

El Salvador is a beautiful, small country filled with amazing scenery. Volcanoes, indigenous history, vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, one of the best food scenes in Latin America, and more! There are so many reasons for this country to be on your travel list.
In this video, we break down why you should visit, fill you in on what's been going on in El Salvador, go over some of the things to do in the country, as well as give you some travel tips and info throughout the video. We also cover some important ways to stay safe while visiting!
Have you been to El Salvador or thinking about going? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Hope you enjoy the video, stay tuned for more!
If you're new here, thanks for stopping by! We'd love to get to know you, and to have you come along on our trips around the world. For those of you who have been following for awhile, thanks so much for your support. We're looking forward to posting more! Cheers amigos! See you out there. :)
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[@TheOscar0964]

You are right 174 Volcanoes. But only like 6 are active.🏄🌊🌋☀️🍻🇸🇻🇨🇦🙏🙏🙏👍

[@laurenandseth]

😃😃👍👍

[@lidialazo9223]

I love. El Salvador.!

[@laurenandseth]

Same! :)

[@oswaldomorales1999]

Gracias por dar a conocer nuestro pequeño pero hermoso país

[@laurenandseth]

Gracias por mirar amigo! :)

[@c.martinez516]

Excellent video. Thank you for showing what El Salvador is really like and not what the fake news make it out to be.

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you!! 😊

[@kippsguitar6539]

What fake news?

[@c.martinez516]

@@kippsguitar6539 the ones that tell you how horrible El Salvador is without regards to reality.

[@qtcarmen7d896]

@@c.martinez516 exactly. My family has been going for years and always have a great time.

[@jeffvanderwerf3391]

In general, cable TV "news" is best avoided. It focuses on negative stories and glosses over the positives (which can far outweigh the negatives). It isn't always "fake," but it is biased. Plus, people get one idea of a place in their mind, and it stays there. This is especially for people who have never really traveled. I lived in former Soviet countries between 2001 - 2012, and here in the US people would ask me what it was like to live in a communist country. I was like (at that time) "It hasn't been communist for well over a decade!" If I had listened to the news and to other people, I would have never left my home. I think it's the same for El Salvador and other Central American countries. People have an outdated view of what life is like *now*, and they focus on how things may have been years ago. Travel is a powerful antidote. Videos like this, I hope, will stop people from being so scared of the world around them.

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

This really makes me want to go now! Excellent video We recently traveled Guatemala and now live in Spain but are soooooo missing Central America. We stayed with a family in guate who was actually from El Salvador 💕 Thanks for sharing

[@laurenandseth]

Wow, that is awesome guys! Thank you! Enjoy Spain! :)

[@REVAMPEDWRESTLING2K]

I miss my home and I intend on returning soon as it is getting better and I couldn't be more proud to be El Salvadorian!!!

[@laurenandseth]

Awesome! :D

[@mikeandashley]

Glad to see you’re back! We’ve missed your videos. 🙂

[@laurenandseth]

Thanks guys! :)

[@Kenikex]

The whole dangerous and violent period is approximately 25 years old. The 80’s saw a 12 years civil war funded by Reagan on one side and the USSR on the other, that created mass migration then the importation of gangs, which did not exist. That is being eradicated right now with Bukele. Since colonial times El Salvador was already unique, rowdy, it was the epicenter of the independence of Central America, it opposed annexation to the Mexican Empire, the only Province of Central America to do so. So, historically in the region it has been a leader. So small, but so rowdy. It is only 21,000 k2. With 170 volcanoes, 20 of them active, in such a small area. Rivers, waterfalls, mangroves, rocky beaches, long black sand beaches, hills, valleys. So, yes, the tiny country is beautiful, with arguably the best gastronomy of Central America, and maybe also the warmest most generous people. You and I are lucky to witness this beautiful country’s rebirth and renaissance.

[@GViper13]

BUKELE 2024-2029 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻💯

[@laurenandseth]

:)

[@vs123]

Very beautiful beach

[@laurenandseth]

Yeah it’s stunning there!

[@melvincontreras41]

Hi 👋🏻 guy’s 🙏

[@laurenandseth]

Hello! :)

[@manuelalvares3334]

great information from el salvador central america

[@dariomendoza1518]

Thank you for Showcasing our Latin American Neighbors!! Greetings from Mexico!

[@laurenandseth]

For sure!

[@wilsonlara4728]

Saludos desde California

[@youtube_locksnag8322]

Love the new video and learning more about El Salvador! I’d love to visit and really glad I got to try pupusas. 🔥

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! Yeah, pupusas are the best 🫓 😋

[@armandosalazar2231]

It's currently impressive how many videos in English promoting this country a few years ago it wasn't even thought to find tourist guide like this , thanks a lot 👐

[@wizsnapsalot]

Great video! Now I'm ready to go! Those buses though LOL

[@laurenandseth]

Haha, yeah those were intense! :| :D

[@josequintanilla7761]

Beatyfull country

[@Sythelum]

you are a lovely couple, great video guys!!, I'm glad that you like my country!

[@laurenandseth]

Thanks so much, we can’t wait to come back! 😊

[@305mrmanny]

grasias por poner el salvadorup gracias brother come back brother we love tourist and you become ambassadors de el salvador tu y tu familia son salvadorenos yo salvadoreno lo aprube vengan de nuevo y sean siudadanos salvadorenos de verdad amigo saludes desde miami florida de un salvadoreno que los quiere a ustedes como compatriotas por amar al pais asi de bonito

[@laurenandseth]

¡Muchas gracias amigo! ¡Estamos emocionados de regresar al hermoso país de El Salvador! :) :)

[@305mrmanny]

@@laurenandseth grasias y vien benidos hermanitos !we love you guys !

[@AFKDays]

Great breakdown of traveiling to El Salvador. Great and informative video! Thank you for sharing!

[@laurenandseth]

Appreciate it! :)

[@ncorvera09]

Love it.. beautiful El Salvador 🇸🇻 ❤️ 😍 Thanks for sharing this awesome video

[@followyourbliss973]

Live your videos! Very informative!

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! 😊

[@traveldiarieswithadi496]

The food options sounds really amazing and pocket friendly. Coffee and icecreams are another big attractions for the foodies.. the ancient history related to Inca empire definitely generates interests to the tourists who are into archaeology... the city and architecture of the al salvador town looks so amazjn

[@traveldiarieswithadi496]

Wow. Awesome content. The land of volcanoes. The beaches are mind-blowing..loved that beachtown. Its looks really happening. Wow. Bitcoin beach sounds so amazing..

[@LillySantos]

Thank you for your nice video😍

[@MaruHolloway]

I love visiting El Salvador! The place where I was born. So glad to hear you two had a great time and that you loved pupusas!

[@laurenandseth]

Awesome! Yes we did. :)

[@jaimedelcid100]

El Salvador 🇸🇻 ❤😊

[@laurenandseth]

:)

[@andreadistefanoMS]

Thank you for all your suggestions. I think this is a really interesting country and I would like to visit it once.

[@laurenandseth]

It really is, thanks for watching, friend! :)

[@leoalfaro3944]

beautiful places, pleasant destinations, good video I will give my like 👍🏻

[@hootsmcgee7896]

right on Leo dude

[@fabricio672]

Excelente video y felicidades por tu contenido . gracias por visitarnos habiendo muchos lugares en el mundo.decidiste visitar este pequeño paisen territorio pero ustedes y nosotros los hacemos grande corazón.gracias y bendiciones.sigan adelante

[@laurenandseth]

¡gracias! amamos El Salvador Saludos!

[@melodiaangelical6660]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! :)

[@luisebermudezm1212]

Gracias x visitar El Salvador. Feliz día

[@alvatorresv]

Thank you for this! My parents are from El Salvador so I’ve been there many times. Fell in love with the country, videos like these make me feel more connected 💕

[@ernestoclaros4369]

Awesome video I thank you

[@laurenandseth]

Much appreciated! :)

[@vladimirtobar164]

Welcome to El Salvador, and thanks for coming back 🥰 I'm glad you liked my country.

[@erickvelasquez276]

My country is beautiful 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻😍🏞️🏞️🏞️

[@laurenandseth]

Yes it is! 🇸🇻 😊

[@erwimeliasrosales5588]

El..Salvador...Land...of...Maya's...Volcanos...Tropical Beaches...in...Central...America

[@kippsguitar6539]

And bitcoin, oops

[@laurenandseth]

Oh yeah! :)

[@Al3xTrucho20]

Im Salvadoran American, the first time I went to the Motherland was in Sept 2022. Bruh I stayed at the Crowne Plaza in the Capital an loved it. It was def crazy driving in the major cities like San Salvador and San Miguel but it was still worth it.

[@Cooldude42099]

Welcome to El Salvador

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! :)

[@carle5538]

Thank you for the video and the advise. I have not been there in 45 years. I would like to go back and rent a car. Did you see any Ford cars there for rent? President Bukele's tough stand against the violence is making me want to go there. Finally the country will see peace and progress. Keep those videos coming. They are great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jorgeceron6231]

Love the video blog!!! Thank you for visiting and sharing all the natural beauty that one can find in El Salvador . El Salvador welcomes everyone who wishes to visit. ❤🇸🇻👍🌞🏖⛰🏝🏞

[@fidelromero5418]

GLAD THAT YOU AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE VISITING MY LITLE AND BEAUTYFUL COUNTRY AND SEE THAT HAS CHANGE IS ALLDIFERENT WAS THERE LAST SEPTEMBER LIVE IN TX TANKYOU

[@top.350]

Beautiful

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! :)

[@josenieto4137]

thank you, amigo, to talk about my country el salvador mi pais for everyone welcome

[@top.350]

Costa del sol is a beautiful relaxing beach. It's about an hour away from San Salvador and there's lots of hotels there.

[@laurenandseth]

True, it's really nice!

[@rafaelopico2275]

Thanks foto u words about My pequeño el salvador i'm from sonsonate now in USA love every u enjoy

[@rubenaguirre4483]

Great video!!

[@elenar.7780]

Thanks for this video!

[@JoseRivas-jb1gf]

Excellent video!!!!

[@joe-1986]

Great Report !!

[@jesusunzueta9590]

You guys are awesome, thank you!

[@anaguzman928]

Wow it’s so beautiful thank you

[@watthaile2053]

Lovely video. Enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@jazzney21]

Thank You, very informational video.. Love it.

[@nomadiccarro]

Awesome!!

[@robertofuentes508]

Great video, great info 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karloshouston]

Thank you for giving EL SALVADOR a chance 🌊🏄🏻‍♂️🌴 a lot of good info 👏🏽

[@coloshito69lindo5]

Nice video

[@billymedrano8701]

Thank You for your amazing Work, I really like your material you are so Right about Food and everything is so great

[@josegarcia-mejia3958]

I love your video it is very well made and very very informative and positive. Thanks so much for sharing your love experience ❤ hugs from San Salvador, El Salvador 🇸🇻 😊

[@joe-1986]

Amazing report I really like it full and complete report thank you so much

[@jayabunda9156]

Mabuhay from the Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 Ms. Universe beauties are going to El Salvador this December 2023 🎈🌹🎉🇸🇻

[@nilsonbonilla6296]

THANK YOU FOR NOT MAKING A VIDEO ABOUT NEGATIVE NEWS. YOU ARE PART OF THE CHANGE DUE TO YOUR AWSOME VIDEO.!

[@miguelfuentes43]

Very good summary. Thank you buddy.

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! 😊

[@pumavalencia6550]

Great video! Very informational and it seems you guys had a blast!

[@laurenandseth]

We really did! Thank you 😊

[@ingrispickens9851]

Thank you!! Nice video beautiful places to visit 😍

[@laurenandseth]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@carolinaflores917]

Wow I like the beach!

[@RicardoLopez-bl3du]

Excelente video,very real,very clear,cultural and quit, all of you make the homework..u got my like,thank u guys...I'll keep seen your videos..congratuletion x your job...

[@top.350]

congratulations

[@lencholechuga4697]

I liked your vidios, such a nice words about El Salvador. Make me so proud regarding it ,and such beautiful place with the best food in the world.

[@clarosovidio7825]

Nice video guys ,Thanks to recommend El Salvador for other people in the world 🌎. Thanks a lot , now El Salvador is safe ,since 2022 .

[@dinitamartinez1042]

Muchas gracias por estas bonitas imágenes Bendiciones por siempre

[@Kilimanjaro1267]

Amazing video left in 89’ coming back home soon I’m goin to be rediscovering my Country is changing so fast , enjoy it and thank u for visiting, I think you forgot the number one is My people.

[@giovannithozx2550]

😊😊🤗🤗🙂🙂🌈🌈🏖🏖🦜🐋🌏 El Salvador es un DIAMANTE qué cada día brilla más y más.

[@fernandopinte3280]

Gracias amigos God bless you

[@juliorivera8984]

Bonito video bien explicado gracias

[@laurenandseth]

Gracias! 😊

[@jcbonilla09]

Great video. I left my country about 35yrs. Hopefully I can travel there soon

[@gp5]

To anyone wanting to visit: - You can also rent a car, the majority of the roads are in great conditions, you have more control of your own schedule, you can visit more as opposed to taking a bus. - You can rent an airbnb, apartments in San Salvador or Santa Tecla are cheap, very modern with amazing views, you can also rent houses if you don't want an apartment. - The country has 3 seasons at the same time, when you land, since it's at sea level, the surrounding area can be very very hot, also the city of San Miguel is known to be very hot and other parts as well. As you leave the airport and head to San Salvador and the surrounding areas, you're climbing to an altitude of around 2,100 feet, it tends to be much cooler, but it can also get somewhat hot, not as hot as the area of the airport. If you head to El Pital, La Palma, San Ignacio (in Chalatenango) it can get very cold up there, and that's because it's at a higher altitude where the altitude ranges from about 3,100 to 8,000 feet. In some places the the average temperature in the surrounding areas is around 65- 70 degrees during the day and in some parts it can go down to 40 degrees and it all depends where you are, they also have airbnb's or hotels there where you can stay and enjoy the forest, the mountains with amazing views.

[@wilsonlara4728]

Que vonito video ya tenia mucho que no suvian otro

[@top.350]

Bonito, subian

[@agustinob1]

Excellent video

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you!

[@OscarCruz-qq1bs]

Beautiful video congretulecion beautiful country

[@top.350]

congratulations

[@francismelgar8674]

Hello you guys from Ganza Media ..!!! I got to say that I love you guys for all the good information that you give in your video , you're welcome anytime to our magic country , the international media talked about bad things about El Salvador but you're embassadors of the truth ....saludos..

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! :)

[@mirneezy]

Very informative video about my country 🥰🇸🇻

[@wilsonlara4728]

Bendiciones 🙏

[@JuanCarlos-gi4yy]

Thanks guys for your information God bless you 🙏

[@laurenandseth]

😀😀

[@gemaflores8899]

Nice video, l can’t wait to go back to live there in Santa Ana

[@laurenandseth]

I don't blame you, it's a really beautiful area. :)

[@WalkingVibes4K]

Great video 👍✔

[@laurenandseth]

Appreciate it! :)

[@guillermoalas4105]

Muy interesante video

[@laurenandseth]

Gracias! :)

[@jliriano8543]

Is there enough to do there for 2 weeks?

[@laurenandseth]

I'd say yes. It also depends on how you travel. If you had a rental car and wanted to move fast to all of the top sights you could technically see all of the big attractions in one week. We spent 6 weeks because we were slow traveling, using the buses, and just taking our time. Two weeks is a good amount of time though to see the attractions and get the experience without having to rush around. Enjoy!

[@BangTaoBeach]

@@laurenandseth Did you have your whole trip and lodging planned out before you arrived? I'm going for a month in early March. I have my plane tickets but no rooms rented yet. Do you recommend San Salvador or Santa Ana for my first stop? Thanks.

[@josuealfaro609]

Thanks for visiting my home country i was born in small but beautiful

[@lolilara417]

Is beautiful!

[@santosparedes9816]

A. Love your video ❤

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! 😊

[@lalocompi]

Thanks for the lovely videos, please come back

[@laurenandseth]

Appreciate you. Honestly can’t wait to come back!

[@ivisxgarcia7593]

Wow, excellent video, for the next trip I will recommend the Acajutla pier , La union , Lago de Ilopango & la Barra de Santiago .

[@shortyramos8333]

Interesting!!!

[@laurenandseth]

👍 😊

[@geovanyramos1492]

Thank u....guys😊

[@cesartorres8804]

So good brother

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you, friend! 😊

[@saraiespinoza5154]

B beautiful ❤

[@riveraJG]

170 volcanes

[@homes360]

Good job.

[@laurenandseth]

Thank you! :)

[@ernestogalvez9163]

❤❤❤❤