El Salvador Travel Tips & FAQs Pt 2 - MUST KNOW Tips While in El Salvador 🇸🇻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Use code ExpatMom3 for $3 off your first eSIM and download Airalo today: try.airalo.com/ThatExpatMom 📄 Free Printable El Salvador Travel Guide: vacationselsalvador.com/downloads/ 🇸🇻 🌟 Hay subtítulos CC disponibles en español, inglés y más 🌟 🌟 There are CC Subtitles available in both Spanish, English, and more 🌟

[@mrocque8327]

You have lived in El Salvador for 14 years and still call yourself an expat? C'mon you are now part of "La Creme de La Creme"🤣we're very proud and happy to have you here and be part of this small but very welcoming land.

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁 I am a US Expat and a Salvadoran Immigrant and so happy to call this amazing county home 💙

[@blueracer66]

She has to renounce her US citizenship to stop being an expat. I heard the US is denying people from dropping their US citizenship. And if they approve it, it's expensive.

[@alexlovoasc]

Eres un orgullo tenerte hablando de ese bello pulgarcito Carol

[@ThatExpatMom]

Muchas gracias Alex! Estoy tan feliz de llamar a El Salvador mi hogar 💙

[@dieselmanmonterrosa4520]

There shuold be part III "those that want to become expats" Awesome video

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you diesel I'm so happy you liked it 😁 💙 did you check out the free pdf?

[@thomascornelius7771]

Buenas, both of your videos we're spot on, my wife and I came here in 2017 as missionaries and stayed. We are both in our 70's and are permanent residents. We bought our home in 2022 just outside Santa Ana, a rustic block house that we have been renovating since.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Thomas I tried to include as much helpful information as I could 😊💙 I love that you also feel in love with this amazing country

[@gegloman]

You have become a great embassador for El Salvador thanks for such great information.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Geglo I really try to do El Salvador proud 💙

[@josev5903]

No youtuber from El Salvador Yet, edits video and have the vision of our country as you do. Gracias.

[@Chavy2596]

This is the coolest video I have seen about you explaning and expressing love and feelings about our country. The way you explain every sigle detail... is amazing. Thanks.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Muchisimas Gracias Chavy 😁💙🇸🇻 thank you for your comment this makes me so happy!! I really tried to do the best I could 💙 I'm so grateful to be here 💙

[@Chavy2596]

@@ThatExpatMom For sure what you do is great, no doubts! I only have seen some of your videos (to be honest), and each one is great! For example, your jumping on the waterfall was brave 😜 Greetings!

[@ThatExpatMom]

@Chavy2596 the waterfall jump is something I will never forget 💙 a very special memory with my amazing aunt... She makes be brave 😁 thank you for coming along and sharing the journey with us whether it's one video or all I'm so grateful to have you here!

[@Chavy2596]

@@ThatExpatMom My pleasure. I apologize for the grammar errors, I think that’s because I type quickly and forget to check the text before send it 😬 I have to be careful with that the next. Hope you and your family have a great rest of the week. I appreciate the time you take to response to the comments. See you in your next KZbin video!

[@ThatExpatMom]

@Chavy2596 no need to apologize for grammar ever 😁💙

[@ralferez36]

Carroll You Make Me Proud To Be Salvadorian 🌹🌹🌹

[@ThatExpatMom]

Oh wow thank you 🥲 there are so many reasons to be proud to be from El Salvador 😁💙🇸🇻 I am so grateful to be here 💙

[@madnalab3901]

@@ThatExpatMom personally i think you are cute.

[@gjaguar14]

I love the way you are now pronouncing El Salvador..With a very localish rrrr at the end HAHAHAHA not gringo ( no offense ) style accent any more! Love it! Thanks for promoting our ( including you ) great new country !

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! Lunas been helping me with my pronunciation 😁 I hadn't realised that you need to say El Salvador in Spanish in order to pronounce it correctly so that has helped a lot. It sounds like a no brainer but you don't pronounce estados unidos in an US accent... Though maybe people should it would be funny 😂 and no offense taken I am one very happy Gringa in El Salvador 💙🇸🇻

[@gjaguar14]

@@ThatExpatMom she's doing a great job!

[@ThatExpatMom]

She's a pretty amazing kiddo I'm a very lucky mom 😁

[@victormcabezas3968]

Eres una chica increíble gracias por hablar muchas cosas lindas de mi bello país aplausos por favor

[@ThatExpatMom]

Wow, muchas gracias Victor! Tengo tantas cosas lindas que decir sobre El Salvador. 💙🇸🇻 Estoy muy agradecida por mi familia y por llamar a este país mi hogar

[@pimpInfamous]

Hi Carol and Carlos. We met yesterday at Binaes, it was nice meeting you. I hope you're doing well. This is a great video for visitors. Take Care!

[@ThatExpatMom]

El gusto es mio! It was so great to meet you!! 😁 💙 I'm really happy we bumped into you at BINAES!

[@kevklash]

Amazing video as usual! Very informative and helpful, pitch perfect!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Kev I'm so glad you find it helpful! 😁 💙

[@gerinja]

Usulutan... that's where I'm from. Saludos y gracias por la informacion en este video. God bless.

[@Garcia1900]

I love your charisma. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the great tips. I'm originally from San Miguel but live abroad. I'm going to El Salvador next year for my vacation

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Garcia! I am so happy you get to come back for vacation next year! I hope you have the most amazing time! Many blessings to you and your family 😁💙

[@Lunas_TocaWorld]

That Expat Mom 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤Love you so much ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉mommy 🥰

[@ThatExpatMom]

Oh my baby girl you have no idea how you changed my life. You are my moon my heart and soul I love you with all I am!

[@phoenixrising3580]

Nice to be here...always enjoy your videos...I thought someone was hammering on the wall then find out those little lizards were making the noise😂😂😂😂

[@ThatExpatMom]

Jajjajaa they scared my aunt pretty bad at first too 😁

[@Olivia-pe5vf]

Thank you for promoting E.S.❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Olivia! 😁 It is my pleasure I'm very grateful to call El Salvador home 💙

[@coolbrothergee5401]

Awesome video and info. The one thing I learned years ago about renting a vehicle in ES is to either get a recommended renta-a-car from the hotel or wherever you are staying as opposed to going on line for familiar companies. I had a bad experience with one of the large companies. I ended up returning the car the next business day. I shared my story with the hotel staff and they told me to ask them next time because they have relationships with local rent-a cars. Lesson learned.

[@ThatExpatMom]

I'm so sorry you had a bad experience renting a car. Did you go with one of the major chains? What was the issue with the car? Many of the hotels will have relationships with rental agencies and that is solid advice thank you. 😁 💙

[@coolbrothergee5401]

@@ThatExpatMom thanks. It was the first time I was taking my American wife, son and sister in law. I wanted everything to be perfect. I booked car in advance to pick up at the airport from Hertz . When arrived, no car. They told us it was down the road. They drove us and when we got there, it took them an hour and a half to process the paperwork to tell us that the car we requested was in San Salvador. They drove us again to tell us that they had to clean it. Finally got it with no gas. Drove to get gas and the car wouldn’t start after we filled it. I called the company and they send someone to the gas station, swapped out the battery and left without saying anything. I drove away and the car had no horn. Got to the hotel, used credit card and they told us that there was q problem. Called the bank and they say that Hertz put a hold for 10k instead of 1k on my card. The hotel to me, next time call us, we’ll take care of you. Gave the car back on Monday with a full tank 😢

[@ThatExpatMom]

@coolbrothergee5401 no way! That is outrageous! I am so sorry that happened to you and your family! I hope you were reimbursed and then some for all of your troubles!

[@angelalazo1003]

Bello vídeo me alegro haber visto lo bien gue de promociona mi país este es muy lindo

[@ernestoclaros-jn9vf]

Your videos are amazing I can see your true nature of life and peace in El Salvador

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Ernesto! 😁 Yes 💯 I am su grateful for my family and to call El Salvador home 💙 🇸🇻

[@salvadorarias1653]

This video made hungry 🤤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Jajjajaa me too! 😁

[@JeovannyValladares]

You are so amazing person! I love watching your videos with your family and also how much you love them and mi lindo El Salvador 🇸🇻 Please keep up the great work. Now you are an official Guanaca!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! 🤗 💙 You just made my day! Many blessings to you and your family!

[@munequitabluegreen7481]

So glad I found your channel!!! My husband is from El Salvador and we’re actually considering retiring to his homeland. Your video content is very helpful thank you

[@ThatExpatMom]

How awesome! I'm so glad you're hanging it with us too 💙 where in El Salvador is your husband from? Do you guys get to visit often?

[@munequitabluegreen7481]

@@ThatExpatMom His family is from Usulutan and I will begin exploring that beautiful country next summer. I want to get my kids used to the traveling until its time to permanently stay. Thank you for your informative videos I am taking notes lol

[@zp52911]

Carol thanks for this video is so informative and detailed and thank you for loving our Country 🇸🇻🇸🇻your home ❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! 🤗 💙🇸🇻 You just made my day!

[@yayalopez1017]

Wuao muy bien explicado todos los turistas deberían ver este video información muy importantes gracias, gracias por este contenido, 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@oscarchavez326]

Super experience explained really well ❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Oscar 😁💙 I worked really hard on this 🇸🇻 El Salvador deserves nothing less 💙

[@OberBenaitez]

Thank you! That information is a must have.

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁 I really want everyone to have an amazing vacation here 💙🇸🇻 I'm so happy you found it helpful

[@JoseVazquez-dp5tx]

Thanks Carol and Carlos for this video I've been watching your videos for about two years...

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Jose! I'm so happy to have you with us!! You are amazing !! 🤗 💙

[@gxramirez]

I love your mug Carol! 😍💓🙏🏽🇸🇻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! It's my favorite mug and I have quite a few (coffee mugs are my obsession)

[@Abdeliq]

Thank you for this video. I just downloaded the pdf. It's very useful

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! I'm so happy you liked it and found it helpful! 😁 💙 🇸🇻

[@jose5715]

Wow you look amazing, thanks for promoting el pulgarcito de America for tourism.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Jose! 😁

[@jose5715]

@@ThatExpatMom you are welcome paisana.

[@josevsanchez3608]

Hi i hopp one day i trip therer thanks for your information that expat mon

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Jose! 😁 I'm so glad you liked it! Hopefully you can come very soon! 💙🇸🇻

[@brendabeek4403]

Hey carol! I’m booked to come To El Salvador this August for 2 weeks I booked a relocation tour with Jen with Livinlikealocal!! I’m very excited!!

[@edwarddonkersloot3171]

Love the content, very valuable and up to date as always Carol! Thank you and keep them coming!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Edward! I'm so happy it was helpful 😁💙🇸🇻

[@amircisneros4400]

Your videos are always awesome and so informative Carol. Thanks for keeping us informed...👏

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Amir! 😁 I'm so gait you liked it I tried really hard to include as much important info as possible in parts one and two and include them both on the pdf 😁💙🇸🇻

[@MarkOfBitcoin]

Heading there from Australia in September. Thanks for the tips!

[@ThatExpatMom]

You are going to have a blast! You are very welcome Mark! 😁

[@robertnutt7861]

In Texas we call it, wash-your-sister sauce.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hahhaha thats funny 😂 it's so hard to say in English

[@ramonurias4003]

WOW! interesting, I downloaded the app I will try signup up, thank you.

[@ThatExpatMom]

That's awesome! 😁💙

[@escobar917]

Gracias por su bonita información gracias por querer tanto nuestro país bendiciones

[@ThatExpatMom]

Muchisimas Gracias Escobar! 😁 💙🇸🇻

[@roxanaquntanilla5521]

Thank you for the great advice on phone data you always have great tips in general ❤😊

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Roxana it is my pleasure 😁💙🇸🇻 thank you for hanging out with us!

[@melvinperez6710]

We love u so much you are one of us

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! Muchisimas Gracias! We love you too!

[@elmeraguilar6274]

Good for you make more video

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Elmer! I'm trying 😁 💙

[@drod8966]

I laughed when you said "ES is a very compact country..." ES is small but packs a big punch!

[@ThatExpatMom]

💯 It is really amazing how much natural beauty El Salvador has in such a small area! 💙🇸🇻 It packs a big punch indeed! 😁

[@elenalauratejada8091]

Thanks for the information have a bless day

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Elena! I hope you have an amazing day as well! Many blessings to you and your family 💙

[@luisgaleas5589]

Thanks Carol. excellent vídeo. you explain very well .👏👏🫶

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Luis! 😁 💙 🇸🇻 I'm really happy you liked it!

[@luisdelcid8395]

Good luck baby

[@yayalopez1017]

Creo que lo único que le falto a este vidio es que cuando llegas al aeropuerto también puedes venirte en trasporte público ya que esta cerca para abordarlo ó alquila un vehículo.

[@ThatsTravelUSA]

Love watching your content and enthusiasm. You are great!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! 🤗 💙 I hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@ThatsTravelUSA]

@@ThatExpatMom thank you!! You too ☺️☺️

[@pedropereira8924]

Thanks, te esperare❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Gracias Pedro! Hope you liked it!

[@boriscolon]

Nice 👍🏻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Boris! I'm so glad you found this helpful 😁💙🇸🇻 did you check out the free pdf guide?

[@noemimagallanes5377]

Saludos 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ThatExpatMom]

Saludos Noemi!! 😁💙🇸🇻

[@oscarramos4002]

Que vien Me Em cantan las personas Em prendedores que En cual quier país salen a delante

[@jrami223]

Highly recommend LA UNICA pupuseria sooo good pupusas!!! Check times cause they open late close early.. AND TRY HORCHATA at pollo campero SOOOOOO GOOODDD! and Pizza Hut McDonald's Papa John they taste way better!!! Pizza from pollo campero was good lol

[@ThatExpatMom]

Ooh thank you for the pupusa rec! 😁 Food here just tastes better!

[@eddia3998]

Beautiful intro

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much!! 🤗 I was really happy with how it turned out it was my new trick I taught myself this video... I try to teach myself a new one with each video since I edit all my videos 😁 💙🇸🇻

[@eddia3998]

@@ThatExpatMom impressive ,by the way we all love how happy your videos are ,also your positive attitude is beautiful 👏

[@ThatExpatMom]

@eddia3998 thank you 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@CarlosSanches-k5i]

Thank you very much for the excellent video and for the way you speak about El Salvador ❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! I only speak the truth 😁💙🇸🇻 I am so grateful to call El Salvador home 💙

[@josearteaga21]

This was a full information, thanks

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you Jose! I'm so glad you liked it I tried to include as much as I could 😁💙🇸🇻 did you download the FREE pdf?

[@josearteaga21]

Not yet I will do it later

[@BeniMartinez-ho3kn]

Hola saludos desde acá de nueva Jersey

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hola Saludos Beni in New Jersey 😁 Greetings from El Salvador 💙🇸🇻 Muchas bendiciones para usted y su familia!

[@mariojelena5438]

Excellent video with very good and fresh information. I will share it. THANKYOU. Greetings from Canada.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Mario! Let's spread the word on how amazing El Salvador truly is 💙🇸🇻

[@williamchavez5296]

I love your videos guys. God bless you enjoy El Salvador.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much William! Many blessings to you and your family as well! 😁💙🇸🇻

[@alljoe99s55]

Love this video, and loved your pronunciation of El Salvador ❤🎉🎉

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Alljoe! Lunas been helping me with my pronunciation 😁

[@jachmd]

What a lovely and informative video.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it! Did you check out the free pdf? 😁💙

[@eliabonilla3340]

❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁💙🇸🇻

[@JoseHernandez-gw9cy]

I like your videos , that's a very important information for who would like to visit el Salvador..

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Jose! I'm really glad you liked it! I tried to fit in as much information as possible in both parts 1 and 2 and included them both on the free pdf 😁💙🇸🇻

[@danysfishingsv9711]

You pronounced so good El salvador 👍😀😀

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁 Gracias thank you! Lunas been helping me with my pronunciation 💙🇸🇻

[@CritterLover11]

🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🥰

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁💙🇸🇻

[@CritterLover11]

Beautiful “Salvi” girl. Luv the energy and how knowledgeable you are 🩷

[@ramonurias4003]

Suprema my favor

[@ThatExpatMom]

Salud 🍻 😁

[@Hellknowing33]

Que linda!!! ☺️

[@ThatExpatMom]

Muchisimas Gracias 😁

[@jazzney21]

🎉🎉🎉❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁💙🇸🇻 Gracias Jazzney

[@Largepro21]

✌️

[@ThatExpatMom]

✌️

[@kgcg202126]

Amazing, detailed video! Great content as always! :)

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you liked it I tried really hard to include everything I could 😁💙🇸🇻

[@kgcg202126]

@@ThatExpatMom 💙🤍

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁💙

[@JoseValle-sd5wi]

🇸🇻😃🇸🇻

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁💙🇸🇻

[@BenjaminChavez]

When will you become El Salvadorean citizen?

[@ThatExpatMom]

Working on it 😁💙🇸🇻

[@JaimeChavez-dn4nc]

Hola linda familia como estan que dios melos cuide mu hos a brasos ❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Que bonitas palabras Jaime Saludos y gracias 😁 💙

[@juanmartinezflores5061]

Vamos 😊

[@ThatExpatMom]

Yeah! 😁 💙

[@juanmartinezflores5061]

Saludos le admiro le veo acá en Washington

[@ThatExpatMom]

Muchisimas Gracias Juan 😁 💙 🇸🇻

[@DonMago323]

Great video but you kill pilsener and regia comparison! Lol

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! To be honest Pilsener is my personal fav but Regia is pretty good too 💙 😁 what about you?

[@joseguillen4389]

Such a big information, Carol thank you guys!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Jose! I really tried to include everything people should know to have an amazing vacation and be great guests in El Salvador 😁💙🇸🇻 did you download the pdf?

[@joseguillen4389]

@@ThatExpatMom yes I did

[@ThatExpatMom]

Awesome! 😁

[@waltermarroquin8261]

Solo en español

[@ThatExpatMom]

Buenas tardes Walter 😁 Cómo estás? Hay subtítulos en español, inglés, francés, alemán, italiano y chino

[@kareneuceda1327]

Carol I fly american airlines and I only fly 1way.maybe cause iv been 20yrs flying there.they do ask me at immigration check where I'm going.

[@ThatExpatMom]

That's good to know about American Airlines, it isn't an El Salvador policy at all and sometimes it depends who you get at the check in counter, but many airlines require it. It also depends if you have dual citizenship already. 💙

[@saraipena8710]

In August, an American friend and I will be visiting El Salvador. She wants to experience surfing and, of course, swim in the ocean. So, I was wondering if you know of a restaurant or a place at the beach where we can go just for the day.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Oh that is a great question! That depends on a few things... Are you experienced surfers or will you need lessons? Will you be bringing your own boards or need to rent them here?

[@saraipena8710]

@ThatExpatMom she just wants some lessons. She is not an experienced surfer. I love your videos!

[@patriciacrespin7317]

You pronounce better EL SALVADOR ❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! 😁 It took me a while to realize you have to say it in Spanish in order to pronounce it correctly. Luna's been helping me with my Spanish 💙

[@SammyHamawi]

Es wiñl be playing vs bonaire in the concacf nations league.

[@ThatExpatMom]

So cool!

[@ulyssesrmr]

EL SALVADOR IS NICE AND I LIKE ITS BEACHES FOR SURFING!!!!!!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Our beaches are perfect for surfing! 🏄 I hope you have an amazing weekend!

[@jeovannnyalvarado7504]

💙🙏🙏🙏🙏💙

[@ThatExpatMom]

😁💙🇸🇻 Gracias Jeo

[@ES_503]

I loved your video, but please please do not compare pilserner with budweiser 😡😓

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you!! I am so sorry, you are right, there really is no comparison. Budweiser is more like beer flavored water... Pilsener is delicious 🍻 I was trying to give people an idea of stateside comparisons but it really stands alone 💙🇸🇻

[@alexlovoasc]

So beautiful 😍 ❤

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much Alex 😁💙🇸🇻 I'm so glad you liked it!

[@bradleyborys]

i am looking into coming to el salvador. i am curious if there is many vegan / vegetarian options there for eating?

[@ThatExpatMom]

There actually are! I looked up a bunch when my aunt was coming (she went plant based after her cancer diagnosis) most are in the San Benito and El Tunco Areas. If you do a quick Google search "vegetarian El Salvador" many will come up as well as with www.happycow.net/north_america/el_salvador/san_salvador/

[@thebandGhost2]

GO TO LIPS😂

[@simbiotik8480]

What about dating? I am a single guy

[@ThatExpatMom]

To be honest Sim I don't have much experience dating here 😁 I met Carlos and that was it for me 😂

[@pedroflores1978]

great ...thank you 🥰

[@mekarequeenofthedamn]

Ugh I have a childhood trauma with those geckos 😭 Anyway, I’ll be visiting next November to attend a heavy metal concert 🎉🎉 Is it difficult to find a taxi or an Uber late at night? I’m debating on renting a car or not. Pura vida from Costa Rica

[@ThatExpatMom]

Oh no! You and my aunt both 😂 she was not a fan of the geckos. You can easily get an Uber or taxi at anytime or won't be an issue 💙 I hope you have an amazing trip!

[@mekarequeenofthedamn]

@@ThatExpatMom thank you very much!!! Besides the geckos I’m pretty excited to get there! 😹