Can’t really say I’m crazy about San Miguel, but it’s an OK stopover point on your travels through El Salvador. Pretty decent selection of hotels and plenty of comedors to grab a bite to eat. The streets are empty once it gets dark, so be sure to get the stuff you need for your hotel. The people are friendly, but one local told me there are some gangs to be concerned about. … [Read more...] about San Miguel, El Salvador
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La Libertad (El Salvador)
Great place to eat seafood and eat more seafood. Find the pier and right behind it you will be in seafood heaven. Supposedly it’s great surfing here, but I’ve seen better. But what do I know, since I don’t surf. … [Read more...] about La Libertad (El Salvador)
La Puntilla (Costa del Sol)
On the far eastside of Costa del Sol, El Salvador you will find the run down town of La Puntila. I took the bus from Playa Los Blancos for 35 cents and had a peek around. The people are very friendly, but the town is nothing more that a shantytown. I guess the big attractions are the little islands off the shore to go exploring. The hotels looked pretty rough and they want big … [Read more...] about La Puntilla (Costa del Sol)
Los Blancos Beach (El Salvador)
Los Blancos beach seems deserted February 6, 2010. Not much to do, but swim and catch some rays. Maybe wait for the small fishing boats to come ashore after a long day of fishing. I was helping the fishermen push their boats ashore after each wave of the incoming tide. There are a couple small comedores to grab a cheap meal and so far I have had no trouble with an upset … [Read more...] about Los Blancos Beach (El Salvador)
Guard rooster in El Salvador.
Normally I’m not scared of Roosters, but this guy was a bad ass. I took a picture of him and he got an attitude with me. Chased me down the block and I believe if he would have caught me I would have took a good beating. … [Read more...] about Guard rooster in El Salvador.