Introduction
San Salvador is a frenetic, modern, international city in which travelers will find examples of the best and the worst of Central America's fastest growing economy. On the plus side, the nation's capital offers one of Central America's most diverse collections of international restaurants. You can sample fusion, Italian, Asian, Brazilian, and other cuisines at restaurants with top-notch service and, at least by North American and European standards, reasonable prices. You can also lay your head on the fluffy pillows of high-end, luxury hotels such a Hilton, Sheraton, and Intercontinental Real and shop at an international collection of designer stores in sparkling new malls such as the Multiplaza and Gran Via. In addition, the city boasts a world-class art museum, a historic center (El Centro), a nearby international airport, and beach resorts within one hour's drive. It's a city with a lot going for it.
On the downside, San Salvador suffers from pollution and heavy traffic...
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Mercado Central (Central Market)
Go here if you want to see a decidedly unfiltered and urban El Salvadoran market. This isn't a tourist-centric, hammock-filled pedestrian plaza....
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Museo de Arte
The Museo de Arte is one of San Salvador's must-sees. The 2,267-sq.-m (24,400-sq.-ft.) museum includes six rooms of rotating exhibits and a permanent...
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Catedral Metropolitana
El Salvador's national cathedral is not as visually stunning as some famous European cathedrals, but it is steeped in El Salvadoran history and...
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