El Salvador
History
El Salvador declared independence from Spain.
El Salvador left the First Mexican Empire for the United Provinces of Central America.
El Salvador became a fully separate republic as the federation dissolved.
International recognition strengthened El Salvador's sovereign status.
Part ofNorth AmericaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionCentral America
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneCST (UTC-6)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Surf Beaches: El Tunco and El Zonte draw world-ranked surfers to Pacific breaks.
- Ruta de las Flores: A scenic route through colonial towns, coffee farms and flower markets.
- Santa Ana Volcano: A short hike leads to an active crater with a turquoise acidic lake inside.
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San SalvadorPlanning questions
What is El Salvador known for?Surf Beaches, Ruta de las Flores, Santa Ana Volcano.
What is the capital?San Salvador.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?15 September.
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