The hidden truth about El Salvador

The place is great! Though there may not be as many destinations of interest, the country sure makes it up by the extraordinary hospitality. Surprisingly, not much is mentioned in most guide books about visiting El Salvador. And when it is, many times the information provided is almost like an after thought of ¨Oh Yeah, we need to add El Salvador¨. This lack of info, I´m sure, is one of the reasons El Salvadorians are so friendly- they´re not inundated with visitors.

This past weekend 3 of us traveled the Route De Flores; and stopping along several places along the way. We spent the night in a city named Juayua which unofficially or officially is known as the gourmet capitol of El Salvador. Every weekend, the city closes down several blocks and opens the place up to local chefs. Along with the food, you also have a big outdoor market, wonderful, animated live music, and a really neat colorful atmosphere.

While eating dinner our first night, we met a family visiting from El Salvadors capitol, San Salvador. The meeting quickly turned into a friendship, and the following day, they actually drove me to Achuhapan, and Rafael and Eliza back to San Salvador.

Prior to Leaving Juayau, the three us of tracked into Juayua´s falls. The hike was great, and the pools that greeted us at the end of the expedition where fantastic.



Arin Gilbert