Exotic Fruits Discovered in El Salvador

Mammee Apple or Salvadoran Mamey

What happens when a Puerto Rican is surrounded by dozens of Salvadorans?  Well, being as nice as they are, they make sure you taste some of the culinary offerings of the country.  I am not even sure why I am using the term “culinary”.  They will offer you some delicious typical dishes (that’s a given).  [...]

Concepcion de Ataco, El Salvador

The famous cats of Diconte and Axul

Concepcion de Ataco is a town situated in the western mountain ranges of El Salvador.  It is located in the department of Ahuachapan across the popular Flowers Route (Ruta de la Flores). You don’t have to use the full town name.  Everybody knows the place by Ataco.  To me, this is the most beautiful town [...]

Most Insane Moments I Have Experienced in my Travels

Las Pilas (laundry area)

Most Insane Moments I Have Experienced in my Travels I think every traveler have had his/her moments.  Those moments when things don’t happen as expected.  Moments where you want to cry, scream or pull your hair.  And pull it really hard. No matter how experienced of a traveler I claim to be, insane and crazy [...]

Flavors of El Salvador

Chorizo sampler at Cerro Las Pavas, Cojutepeque

El Salvador is one of the lesser known countries of Central America.  For a lot of different reasons, it is the country I have visited more times (5 times).  For that reason, I can suggest you a compelling reason to visit this beautiful country blessed with mighty volcanoes and wide beaches.  That reason is FOOD!!  [...]

Cicadas and the Holy Week

Cicada

Cicadas and the Holy Week If you haven’t noticed, we are living this year’s Holy Week.  Millions around the globe are celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Puerto Rico and in other parts of Latin America this is a huge celebration.  In the United States, the celebration is not so big and important. [...]

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