San Salvador

San Salvador

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December 9th 2009
Spent a fantastic last few days at El Tunco on the coast of El Salvador. La Guitarra resort proved to be the perfect balance of the friendliness and chilled atmosphere of a hostel but with lovely little cabins, swimming pool (although the smallest worldwide!) giving it a resort feel. Probably one of the most relaxing places ever often we would sit outside our little cabin and someone would be si ... read more

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El Salvador achieved independence from Spain in 1821 and from the Central American Federation in 1839. A 12-year civil war, which cost about 75,000 lives, was brought to a close in 1992 when the government and leftist rebels signed a treaty that prov... ... read more