Picture Perfect Vacation in El Salvador!

About Our Guest Blogger

Our guest blogger, Karen, traveled with Tamarindo Touring Company this spring on a Multi-sport/Cultural Tour. She currently lives in Indianapolis and inspires young students daily while teaching them Spanish. She actually traveled to El Salvador with a former student! Karen not only loves the Spanish language -- she loves the culture. It is her hope to travel to all Spanish-speaking countries sometime in her lifetime. Her trip to El Salvador was the first time she had traveled to Central America -- and she absolutely savored every moment. The locals sure enjoyed visiting with a 'gringo' that spoke Spanish so well!


Guest Blogger, Karen, taking off on her very first zip-line flight!

Editors Note: We created the 'Travelers to El Salvador' account on this blog for visitors to El Salvador who want to share their experiences as guest bloggers. Check back often to read their stories! Please contact us if you'd like to guest blog about your adventures in El Salvador.

From misty parks atop a dormant volcano to delicious breezes off the ocean, El Salvador is completely unique. As you drive around, you feel a mix of so many emotions. The country is lush, colorful, mountainous and gorgeous.

Here are a couple photos I took showing the incredible diversity of terrain in El Salvador. This misty volcanic mountaintop is no more than two hours away from this idyllic sun- drenched beach.

The people are proud, open and generous no matter what their circumstances.













Meet my new 'best friend' -- she and I immediately bonded when we realized we shared the same first name! Her mom owned the local hotel where we were staying -- Betty's in Guarjila. The food was amazing!

I loved knowing that stunning, unspoiled beaches were no more than two hours from mountains, crater lakes, rainforests, and even the big city. For me, El Salvador is a place to experience all kinds of contrasts--rustic to lavish--and the best freshly caught seafood I've ever tasted!







I am embarrassed to say this, but this was my lunch one day -- and the appetizer isn't even pictured! Add the best shrimp cocktail I have EVER eaten -- and you have the entire luncheon fare!