My terrifying hike through Juayúa’s Seven Waterfalls in El Salvador, followed by hot springs, clowning fun and an unexpected travel romance.
Santa Ana – Day 4: Ilamatepeq & Coatepeque
From the “Passage of the Sperm” to the turquoise waters of the crater. A journey through Nahuatl legends, falsetto drivers, and the serene Lake Coatepeque.
Santa Ana – Day 3: Ruins, Ash and Romance
From the heights of El Tazumal to the buried secrets of Joya de Cerén. A journey through volcanic ash, Mayan history, and an unexpected romance.
Santa Ana – Day 2: Ruta de las Flores
From thermal cascades to the misty crater of Laguna Verde. A journey through coffee hills, street food markets, and a guide who needed a guide.
Santa Ana – Day 1: First Impressions
My first impressions of Santa Ana, El Salvador: colonial streets, warm locals, travel nerves and an unexpectedly charming city centre await.
EL SALVADOR – HISTORY
From the ancient Pipil Kingdom of Cuscatlán to the scars of a 12-year civil war. A journey through the struggles, independence, and rebirth of a resilient nation.
EL SALVADOR – PEOPLE
From the unique rhythms of the Caliche dialect to the harsh realities of rural life. A journey through Salvadoran identity, patriotic spirit, and local culture.
EL SALVADOR – LAND
From the smallest country in Continental America to the unique El Boquerón Crater. A journey through the Land of Volcanoes, tectonic activity, and biodiversity.
EL SALVADOR – COUNTRY
From the symbolism of a tripartite flag to the bold leap into Bitcoin. A journey through El Salvador’s naming, its complex economy, and a new era of safety.
Reflections: After Guatemala
From the eruption of Acatenango to the centering silence of the Rio Dulce. A journey through the raw nature, newfound friendships, and the wild soul of Guatemala.