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 Carrera de Cintas by Ken_Weaver
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 Garbage can in Suchitoto
made from gun parts by Ken_Weaver
The Celebration includes lavish military pomp and circumstance and revelry among the people.
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 El Salvador del Mundo Statue by Ken_Weaver
The day is August 6 but the Salvadoreños start early with celebration and make a week out of it. In San Salvador there are many fiestas with dancing in the street and a big parade. Check with the National Office of Tourists to get the exact schedule. In the out-laying communities the week is celebrated according to the traditions of that area.
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The back of a truck seems the most popular way to travel When you see how crowded the old buses are you have to think this is the better way!!
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The women in El Salvadore carry everything in baskets on their head. They move along quickly and the weight seems to be well distributed that way and their hands are free. Seems to work for them!!
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You'll soon find out why everyone agrees that salvadoreans are very friendly people always ready to help you when you have problems, getting to meet the locals will be a highlight of your trip, take the time to mingle. If you want a sample of local culture make sure to check the cultural activities in San Salvador, the National Symphony Orchestra has regular concerts at Teatro Presidente (near Zona Rosa) for an incredibly low price. Visit local galleries to see the works of salvadorean artists, it's free and there is a lot of talent, I would especially recommend Galeria Vilanova at Punto Literario in Zona Rosa, and El Arbol de Dios at Colonia Maqulishuat, check the listings in local newspapers or in the www. Most villages have their patron saint festivities and are a must see mix of religious, popular and folk traditions. In may and october Panchimalco has the Procesion de las Palmas, Cacaopera, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Sonsonate, etc. all have very interesting traditions and lively 'fiestas'. Check in the local papers or the www. Major cities offer your basic shopping needs. San Salvador, San Miguel, Santa Ana, and Sonsonate all have large shopping malls with the regular array of shops, department stores, convenience stores and services and restaurants that you'd expect from any North American mall - practical if you ran out of or forgot something. The malls in San Salvador are Galerias Escalon, Plaza Merliot, Metrocentro, etc. In the other big cities there are Metrocentro malls. I personnaly prefer to shop in smaller more typical places but it's always good to know they are there in case of need for example you can find sombreros, hammocks and machetes in Olocuilta´s market at very low prices Do not forget to ask about chicha and chaparro(typical alcohol beverages). Mercado Cuartel and the Handicrafts Market on the Feria Internacional grounds have a wonderful selection of handicrafts (hammocks, archelogical reproductions, machetes, textiles, pottery, etc) , be prepared to bargain with the vendors. Many villages specialize in different handicrafts: hand woven textiles in San Sebatian, wicker items in Nahuizalco, black pottery in Guatajiagua, miniatures and clay pottery in Ilobasco (beautiful colonial Church), colorfully painted wood carvings in La Palma, and the list goes on. Leave a Comment
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 by MarcG
If you want a sample of local culture make sure to check the cultural activities in San Salvador, the National Symphony Orchestra has regular concerts at Teatro Presidente (near Zona Rosa) for an incredibly low price. Visit local galleries to see the works of salvadorean artists, it's free and there is a lot of talent, I would especially recommend Galeria Vilanova at Punto Literario in Zona Rosa, and El Arbol de Dios at Colonia Maqulishuat, check the listings in local newspapers or in the www.
Most villages have their patron saint festivities and are a must see mix of religious, popular and folk traditions. In may and october Panchimalco has the Procesion de las Palmas, Cacaopera, Santa Ana, San Miguel, Sonsonate, etc. all have very interesting traditions and lively 'fiestas'. Check in the local papers or the www.
Major cities offer your basic shopping needs. San Salvador, San Miguel, Santa Ana, and Sonsonate all have large shopping malls with the regular array of shops, department stores, convenience stores and services and restaurants that you'd expect from any North American mall - practical if you ran out of or forgot something. The malls in San Salvador are Galerias Escalon, Plaza Merliot, Metrocentro, etc. In the other big cities there are Metrocentro malls. I personnaly prefer to shop in smaller more typical places but it's always good to know they are there in case of need. Mercado Cuartel and the Handicrafts Market on the Feria Internacional grounds have a wonderful selection of handicrafts (hammocks, archelogical reproductions, machetes, textiles, pottery, etc) , be prepared to bargain with the vendors. Many villages specialize in different handicrafts: hand woven textiles in San Sebatian, wicker items in Nahuizalco, black pottery in Guatajiagua, miniatures and clay pottery in Ilobasco (beautiful colonial Church), colorfully painted wood carvings in La Palma, and the list goes on. Leave a Comment
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As everyone knows, El Salvador faced a disastrous Civil War that lasted into the early 1990's. The effects of the war are still present in the means of security. There are more guns in San Salvador then any other county I’ve been to (with the exception of some areas in the US, including Texas, I guess ). Leave a Comment
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Smile, Smile, Smile. Learn some phrases like -good morning-, -good afternoon-, -good evening-, -hello-, -thank you-, etc...Salvadorans like Americans, they don't like stuck up people. Be as humble as they are and you might get a discount or maybe something free. Never, never, never refuse food or drink. It's a common thing to offer that to visitors. Leave a Comment
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