El Salvador has a way of staying with me. The places, the food, and the small things made by hand all remind me of how good life feels there. These are a few things I love and the ones I always seem to bring home.
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Visiting El Salvador
Places to Visit
What to Bring Home
Visiting El Salvador
When I visit, I keep things simple. A few light clothes, comfortable sandals, and a few small things that make traveling easier. You don’t need much there, just space to rest and enjoy the day.
I like soft breathable fabrics that dry fast and help stay cool.
Women's 100% Linen
I like simple sandals for walking. Easy slip on, sturdy enough for a full day outside. Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom usually have good options on their website.
Sandals for Women
Always in my bag, especially when exploring smaller towns. It’s a bit heavy, but it’s super long lasting.
Anker PowerCore Essential 20K 20000mAh
Light moisturizer for humid weather. Keeps my skin calm in the heat.
La Roche Posay : Moisturizers
Reusable water bottle with filter. Better for you and for the planet.
Brita Stainless Steel Premium Filtered Water Bottle, Rose - 20 oz
This is my favorite travel bag. Keeps things close without being bulky.
The North Face Berkeley Field Bag
The sun stays strong all day, so make sure you pack a good sunscreen. I’ve had acne all my life and this is the only one that never makes me break out.
The Mineral Melt SPF 30 Sheer Mineral Sunscreen
Places to Visit
There are parts of El Salvador that make me feel at home right away. Maybe it’s the light, the people, or how simple the days feel. There’s something about being there that stays with you and makes you think about how good simple days can be. It remi...
El Tunco A beach town that feels easy. You can walk everywhere, find good food, and watch the sunset from the sand.
El Tunco
Ataco A mountain town full of color and coffee. The murals and markets make it one of my favorite weekend spots.
Concepción de Ataco
Santa Ana Volcano The climb takes time but the view at the top is worth it. The turquoise water in the crater never looks the same twice.
El Salvador's Santa Ana Volcano
Suchitoto Quiet streets, small art shops, and cafés where you can sit for hours without needing to be anywhere else.
Suchitoto
El Zonte Calm and welcoming with small hotels and good meals right by the ocean.
El Zonte
Lake Coatepeque A deep blue lake surrounded by hills. I like coming here in the afternoon when it’s quiet and the light hits the water just right.
Coatepeque Lake
What to Bring Home
I like finding things that feel connected to the place. The coffee tastes different, the textiles feel handmade, and the small things from the markets have a kind of care you don’t always find here.
Salvadoran coffee from small farms near Santa Ana, with a smooth, rich flavor that always reminds me of mornings there.
Coffee
Handwoven textiles from Ataco Soft and colorful in a way that shows the town’s craft and rhythm.
Textiles from Ataco
Locally woven baskets Light and useful, I end up using them for almost everything.
Woven Baskets
Cotton hammock Handwoven and sturdy, the kind that feels good to rest in.
Hammocks
Hot chocolate tablets made with Salvadoran cacao Rich and real, best in the evening when the air starts to cool.
Cacao
Ceramic coffee mugs Handmade and sturdy, the kind I ordered while in El Salvador to have shipped.
