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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEl Salvador has long remained one of the least-visited countries of Central America. Reasons can include the fact that it is the smallest country of the continent, the only nation without a Caribbean shoreline, or much publicized political upheavals from the past. Today El Salvador is a fantastic destination, appealing to a new class of eco-sensitive tourists, adventure travelers in search of an unbeaten path, or those truly looking for peace and quiet. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThrill seeking surfers already know that El Salvador has some of the best waves in the world. The countryside lets adventures explore desolate volcanoes craters, lush green mountains, and secluded beaches. Numerous Mayans ruins, such as Joya de Ceren and the Tazumal pyramid, can be visited. The capital, San Salvador, is a cosmopolitan city with delicious seafood restaurants, shopping, and lively entertainment.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOn December, 1931, government was overthrown by General Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez who assumed the presidency. This authoritarian regime caused much social outbreak. The peasants revolted, the military answered by murdering, imprisoning or exiling opponents. During the 1970s, the political situation began to unravel. Several protests and an attempted coup were crushed. By 1979, leftist guerrilla warfare had broken out in the cities and the countryside, launching what became a 12-year civil war. After years of negotiations, the Chapultepec Peace Accords was signed in 1992 and a 9-month cease-fire took effect with success. Today, El Salvador is stabilizing and with a growing economy, leaving behind its painful history.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe animal life has suffered greatly as well, with some species having completely vanished, such as the crested eagle and the jaguar. But there are still plenty for visitors to observe, like monkeys, coyotes, pumas, iguanas and boa constrictors. There are 420 different bird species, including several varieties of hummingbirds.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou will find ATM machines in larger cities. Traveller's cheques and most major credit cards are accepted in larger stores, restaurants and hotels. Small shops usually only accept cash.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are several daily Spanish newspapers available, such as La Prensa Grafica, El Mundo<\/i> and El Diario de Hoy<\/i>. Local television and radio stations are mostly owned by private operators. Cable TV is widely available and carries international channels.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are no required vaccines to enter the country, unless you are arriving from a yellow fever affected destination. Also, vaccination against malaria is highly recommended if you plan on traveling to rural areas. The following vaccines are recommended for any tropical destination: hepatitis A and B, rabies, typhoid, tetanus and yellow fever.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse good judgement, keep money and travel documents well hidden in a money belt and take advantage of the safety deposit boxes provided by the hotels. Always lock your hotel door or your rented car. Never leave any luggage unattended and be inconspicuous with jewellery, cameras, or anything of value. Walking at night is not advised.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA government sales tax of 13% is added on most goods and services. Usually hotels and restaurants add a 10% service fee. If it has not been added, a 10% tip is recommended. Chambermaids are tipped $1 per day. Bellboys and airport porters should receive $1 per bag. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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