El Salvador
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Facts about El Salvador
- Currency:
- El Salvador Colon
- Language:
- Spanish, Nahua
- Electricity:
- 115 V
- Calling Code:
- +503
- Capital City:
- San Salvador
- Famous For:
- N/A
Stuff to See and Do
- El Boqueron National Park in San Salvador
- Los Chorros De La Calera in Juayua
- Night Market in Nahuizalco
- Stalking Fishermen in La Barra De Santiago
- Tortilla Flour Mill in Suchitoto
- Turtle Hatching in La Barra De Santiago
- Watching Sunrise in Suchitoto
- Watching Sunrise in La Barra De Santiago
What to Eat
Local Specialties
Pupusas are probably the most popular dish in El Salvador for both locals and visitors. This national dish can be found in any town across the country. Pupusas consist of a corn tortilla filled with any combination of cheese, beans, chicharron, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and garlic. They are pan-fried to perfection and served with fermented cabbage and a light salsa. Warning: Pupusas come out hot. You will burn your fingers and your mouth eating them, but it is well worth it.







