El Salvador is the smallest country of Central America. In the 1980-ies it was ravaged by a civil war which tore the whole country apart. Since then it has made considerable progress and it is a pretty stabel country now.
El Salvador got its independence from spain in 1821 together with the other Central American. When these provinces were joined with Mexico in early 1822 El Salvador resisted insisting on autonomy for the Central American countries. Although there was considerable pressure it has managed to stay independent ever since.
San Salvador is the capital city. It is a modern city; the old capital was destrouyed by an earthquake in 1854. Santa Ana is the second largest city of the country. It is only 50 km from the capital and lies in a rich coffee growing region on the slopes of the Santa Ana volcanoe. It is an attractive town with many old buildings. Excursions can be made to Lake Coatepeque and Chalchuapa.
If you want to go to the beach, El Salvador has its own Costa el Sol, near Zacetecoluca. Good black sand beaches and a few luxury hotels.
El Salvador is the smallest country of Central America. In the 1980-ies it was ravaged by a civil war which tore the whole country apart. Since then it has made considerable progress and it is a pretty stabel country now.