Mayan Sites Visited

El Caracol

Looks like everybody is talking about the Mayas these days. A lot of things have been said about the end of the 13th Baktun. Well, I think it is the perfect moment to remember the Mayan ruins I have visited (goes with the recounts I have been doing to celebrate this blog’s second anniversary). Most [...]

Top 10 Charming Cities and Towns

Santo Domingo Church

  The end of 2012 is rapidly approaching. On top of that, the second anniversary of Tanama Tales is around the corner. What better way to celebrate than remembering some of the best adventures of these past two years? Today, I bring you a recount of the Top Charming Cities and Towns we have visited. [...]

27 Interesting Facts About El Salvador

The town of Ataco

How much do you know about El Salvador?  This small Central American country does not receive the attention it deserves.  I have visited many times and still feel like I have only scratched the surface.  The truth is that El Salvador is more “developed” and varied than many people think. Here are some interesting facts [...]

Distrust Complicates Travel

Bus

At the ticket counter in San Salvador, I felt relieved when the agent told me it was possible to travel to Copan, Honduras without passing throughout Tegucigalpa.  We weren’t sure there was such an option.  Time and hassle saving thoughts inundated our minds. All the effusiveness evaporated when we saw the transport.  We ended on [...]

El Imposible National Park: Cerro El Leon Hike

Hawk

The second day on El Imposible National Park, we decided to hike to the top of Cerro El Leon (Lion’s Peak).  This is the toughest hike in the park.  It is 8km long (about 5 miles).  We asked our guide to extend the hike because we didn’t want to return to the park’s entrance by [...]

El Imposible National Park: Viewpoints Hike

Views from the Madre Cacao Viewpoint

Costa Rica is famous for its abundant wildlife. But let me tell you a secret. I have seen wildlife in every Central American country I have visited (I have been to all countries in Central America except Nicaragua). Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the most bio-diverse region of El Salvador.  I am referring [...]

Car Rental Nightmare

Colorful Van in Santa Barbara's Waterfront

As I have said before, I don’t like to write posts about negative issues.  On the other hand, I feel a responsibility to disclose both the good and the bad.  Some days are sunny and others are rainy.  We need to deal with both sides of the coin. A couple of months ago, I wrote [...]

Eating Crazy Food in El Salvador

Pieces of my pupusa loca

Sorry about the title but this post is not about eating bugs or organs in El Salvador.  Instead I am using the word crazy because that is the adjective used to describe the types of food I am eager to present you.  Well, I may know what you are thinking.  Actually, in El Salvador the [...]

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 [...]

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