You’re planning a trip to El Salvador, how exciting! This small but spectacular Central American country is truly amazing to visit, though figuring out the best places to stay in El Salvador for your budget can often be overwhelming. Here I have compiled a list of the best places to stay in El Salvador’s most popular destinations: the city center of San Salvador, the countryside of the famous Ruta de Las Flores, and along the beach in La Libertad. (Planning to visit multiple destinations during your trip? Renting a car in El Salvador is the easiest way to get around!) Whether you are looking for luxury, mid-range, or budget accommodations,…

Renting a car in El Salvador is one of the best ways to explore everything the country has to offer. Nestled between Guatemala and Honduras, this Central American country boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and some of the most breathtaking landscapes you’ll ever lay your eyes on. From the bustling city life of San Salvador to the serene tranquility of such natural wonders as the Santa Ana Volcano and the amazing surf along the Pacific, El Salvador is an amazing destination to visit solo or with friends. Renting a car in El Salvador allows you to explore at your own pace. You’ll have the freedom to venture off the…

The giant rainbow slide in El Salvador that’s been popping up all over social media has caught everyone’s attention. Having visited myself, I can attest that it is super fun. Feel like a kid again and get your adrenaline pumping at Picnic Steakhouse’s famous rainbow slide.  Things to know about visiting the Rainbow Slide in El Salvador:  The rainbow slide is located at the restaurant Picnic Steakhouse. If you’re taking an Uber or taxi, let the driver know this is where you are going.  Picnic Steakhouse is open from 10:30 am – 10:00 pm Monday – Friday and from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  The cost…

For my first trip to El Salvador, I grabbed a friend, rented a car and spent two weeks. Here are the places I recommend to visit on a first trip to El Salvador: “What brought you to El Salvador?” The woman sitting across from my friend and I at the hot spring asked.  “We saw a Tiktok of a rainbow slide,” My friend joked.  I laughed, but I thought for a moment… What really brought me there? I’d traveled around Central America for years, visiting Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala… but it had taken me longer to make it to El Salvador.  Unfortunately, most of what we hear about El Salvador…