El Salvador

Did you know?

• 🌊El Salvador is a world-class surfing destination, especially around El Tunco beach, where volcanic black sand beaches and consistent year-round waves inspired the country's 'Surf City' global brand.
• 🥇In 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender alongside the US dollar. Reforms in 2025 made private-sector acceptance voluntary and removed key legal-tender features.
• 🚩The smallest country in Central America packs more than 20 volcanoes, earning it the nickname 'Lighthouse of the Pacific' — the flag's coat of arms features 5 volcanoes representing the five Central American nations.
• 🧀The pupusa, a thick corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat, is the national dish and has its own official holiday: National Pupusa Day is celebrated every second Sunday of November.