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It's just after sunrise and the wave cresting off of Punta Roca is filled with the glossy bodies of surfers. From where I'm standing on a rocky point, I can […]

Efforts will preserve environmental, historic aspects of past civilizations. Where are there more ancient cities than in Egypt; as many species of birds as in the U.S. and Canada combined, […]

Roberto the guide had promised us the most spectacular church in Central America --so why had he brought us to a concrete ruin? Smiling at our confusion, he shooed us [...]

Pan American Highway to Costa Rica On Feb. 1, 1991, Wyman Pylant and I left Dallas to drive to Costa Rica. Our route would take us through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, […]

This small country is generally known for its progressive politics, natural beauty and a strong commitment to conservation. But what draws increasing numbers of travelers to Belize every year is […]

After having been wracked by internal revolution for a number of years, the beautiful little nation of El Salvador in Central America is now gamely reviving its tourism industry. Since […]

FOR OBVIOUS REASONS, I try not to make it a point to visit active volcanoes. But when you visit a country nicknamed 'land of the volcanoes,' it's pretty hard to [...]

The countries of Central America brim with adventure opportunities and wildlife Central America is much more than a link between South and North America--it is a rich reservoir of plant […]

El Salvador is a country illuminated by negative comparisons. It's the smallest country in Central America. It's the only one without a coast on the Atlantic. It's the most 'ecologically [...]

The smallest country in Central America, El Salvador has natural treasures that include lakes enclosed in volcanic craters, imposing volcanoes and 300 miles of beautiful beaches. Along tourism routes, visitors [...]

The earth began to quiver. The earth continued to shake and rattle, and finally, with a big bang, El Salvador's Ilopango Volcano blew its top on a June night in [...]

I WAS FULL OF EXCITEMENT AND ANTICIPATION as I got off the plane and stepped into the sweltering heat of San Salvador. A waiting van whisked us to our 'families'--the [...]

My wife, A.J., and I spent a week exploring a considerable amount of El Salvador in April '04. As our base we used the InterContinental Hotel, very conveniently located opposite […]

El Salvador has rapidly re-emerged as Central America's regional business and travel hub Six years after signing accords to end its civil war, El Salvador remains at peace. Its U.N.-brokered […]

The countries of Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador in Central America offer visitors wonderful attractions such as the majestic temple ruins of the ancient kingdom of Maya in Guatemala. Costa Rica's famous and accessible national parks will surely delight every nature lover.

The regions comprising Mundo Maya offer visitors a living treasure of ancient societies, natural paradises and colonial wonders The Mundo Maya (Maya World) is part of a huge cultural area […]

(Third of three parts) In my last two columns, I talked about the reopening of tourism in the Central American country of El Salvador plus things to be aware of […]

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- Tourism in El Savlador? Not long ago, the very idea seemed preposterous. This was a country racked by civil war in the 1980s, better known […]

Business travellers to El Salvador are advised that local business and government executives expect their counterparts to be properly attired for meetings. In addition, travellers should also be well-versed with Spanish and should observe common practices such as exchange of business cards. San Salvador is the country's major business city, with some tourist facilities available. Travel entry requirements and airlines are listed.

Pristine reserves are among top attractions El Salvador, a member of the Mundo Maya group, is heading back into the tourism mainstream and welcoming visitors to a country rich in […]

El Salvador's rich beaches are good for different activities including wakeboarding, snorkeling, sailing, and fishing. El Salvador also appeals to adventure travelers, offering volcano climbing, whitewater rafting, hiking, kayaking, and ziplining. Personal experiences with visiting El Salvador are described.

ON a sunny July morning in the town of Alegria, in the mountainous coffee region of Usulutan, Catholic workers show a US Government-produced video titled The Hidden Enemy. Ominous music […]

how To Get There Comalapa International airport is located about 27 miles from downtown San Salvador. A taxi ride to the capital city will take about 45 minutes and will [...]

Mundo Maya packagers flex their marketing muscles with appeals to a wide audience Agents selling the Mundo Maya region will find many new options for well-traveled, sophisticated clients who want […]

Still largely undiscovered by U.S. travelers, El Salvador has some of the most amazing landscapes in Central America. The variety includes cloud forests that shroud tall volcanoes, dark-blue lakes that […]

MIAMI -- Pleasure Travel & Tours and Taca International are cooperating on a series of packages to El Salvador. A three-night program in San Salvador, including roundtrip air from Miami, […]

El Salvador is heading back into the tourism mainstream and welcoming visitors to a country rich in Mayan history and natural beauty. The entire horizon of the country -- the […]

With the Goal of Luring More Tourists and Improving Infrastructure MERIDA -- Five Mexican states -- Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Chiapas, Campeche and Tabasco -- have joined with the Central American […]