El Salvador Vacations

Overview

El Salvador exhibits a mixed terrain and geographically comprises about three regions: the central valleys and plateaus, the south coast area and the northern mountain region. Each of these areas has its own unique climate, but defined dry and wet, semi tropical weather is common to all the three areas.Most of El Salvador is humid and hot nearly all times of the year. The months between May and October get frequent showers.

It would be a wise decision to pack some lightweight clothing that is best suited for this type of weather. Much of El Salvador is conservative. And hence, it is advisable that the female tourists do not wear shorts and pants in rural locations. If you are a woman, it is a good idea to pack some dresses or skirts and blouses when you travel into the countryside.

In the same manner, you will not see very many bikinis on the beaches of El Salvador. It simply is a much more conservative country than Mexico or Costa Rica. On the other hand, El Salvador also houses some of the most contemporary cities in the whole of Central America, which includes the cities of San Miguel and San Salvador. These modern cities feature shopping avenues that can be treated on par with the most voguish cities on the continent.

Activities & Attractions

Cerro Verde National Park is one amongst the fabled treasures of the nation of El Salvador. The lush and vibrant park houses countless varieties of animals and birds, in addition to a well-maintained lake and a cone shaped volcano called Izalco Volcano.

Situated in the heart of the National Park is Lake Coatepeque. One of the most interesting activities for visitors here is the boat trip out to the small Teopan Island in the middle; a popular retreat for wealthy El Salvadorian people. You can avail the services of the local fishermen who are available for the purpose. Hiking is a favorite pastime for many of the visitors to the area.

The El Salvador Montecristo Cloud Forest is one of the most sought-after and colorful hikes in Central America and the summit can be reached by a four-wheel drive. Their modern "Metro Centro" malls have everything you would expect in a modern American city from tattoo parlors to supermarkets.

Lodgings

You can find economical and safe accommodation facilities in almost all the major cities of the country. Most of them are situated just a few minutes away from the shopping centers, the El Salvador International Airport and other major attractions in the city.

Transportation

Though it shares the coastline with the neighboring countries of Honduras and Nicaragua, there are no scheduled passenger boat services operating in the region. If you are looking for security and comfort, choose from among the three first-class international bus lines running between El Salvador and the other Central American destinations. If you are on budget, then, you can opt for several of the second-class bus lines.