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| Short description | Cuzcatlan, meaning "Land of valuable things", as it was called El Salvador by an ancient civilization once inhabiting those territories. Currently, El Salvador, or El Salvador the smallest, most populous country in Central America. You'll like if you're looking for impressions on each line. If you like diving, then Pacific is undoubtedly the ideal place to. If you like the surf coast of El Salvador is one of the best places in the world. If you like hiking, it's does not impress you as lakes and volcanoes of El Salvador. If you like exploring and enjoying this is necessarily the place for you |
| Capital | San Salvador |
| Political system | Republic |
| Area | 21040 km2 |
| Population | 6820000 |
| Time zone | UTC-6: Central Time (US & Canada) |
| Casual name | El Salvador (sv) |
| Access to sea and mountains | El Salvador borders Guatemala and Honduras, and the Pacific. The coastline of more than 300 km. El Salvador is a country of mostly mountainous stretch where two mountain ranges. To the south extends to the coastal plains, while the Sierra Madre Mountains in the north spread out along the border with Honduras. Chain of 20 volcanic mountains stretching from east to west. Hundreds of rivers flowing meandering along the rocky mountains on the plain. The most important of these rivers is the River Lempa River, having its origins in the mountains of Honduras, flowing down the plain, and ending its course in the Pacific. The highest point in El Salvador is the Cerro El Core capital height of 2730 meters with |
| Emergency numbers | 911 for all the services |
| Electric plugs | U.S., 115V (converter required). |
| Phone code | +503 |
- A delicious aromatic coffee
The few active volcanoes
Unusual fruit-
-Mecca for surfers
-Coffee plantations
-National Parks
City-San Salvador
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El Salvador has a typical tropical climate with two seasons: dry and rainy. The rainy season lasts from May to October and is not a very onerous. It rains every day, but it is not a cold rain, pyzatym it usually takes 2-3 hours a day.
In the dry season but far easier to plan trips of all kinds, especially the mountain.
Tropical storms from the Gulf of Mexico does not pose a threat to El Salvador. Hurricanes from the Atlantic Ocean or very rarely arrive with all your strength - the exception was in 1998 when Hurricane Mitch devastated El Salvador and neighboring Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua.
The average temperature in July is 22 degrees, in January, little more, because 23 degrees
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Each time to visit El Salvador is good depends only we have priorities. The rainy season is not a problem. Tourist season begins around October, that is after the rainy season.
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The Catholic Church plays a very important role in the culture of El Salvador. Archbishop Oscar Romero is a national hero for his role during the civil war, publicly opposed the cruelty and violations of human rights, which ultimately led to his murder.
Paintings, ceramics and textiles are the main currents of art in El Salvador. Authors: Francisco Gavidia (1863-1955), Salarrué (Salvador Salazar Arrué) (1899-1975), Claudia Lars, Alfredo Espino, Pedro Geoffroy Rivas, Manlio Argüeta José Roberto Cea, and poet Roque Dalton are among the most important writers from El Salvador. Famous personalities of the twentieth century is the century is primarily the director Baltasar Polio, artist Fernando Llort and caricaturist Toño Salazar.
Among the more prominent representatives of the images in the painting are Augusto Crespin, Noah Canjura, Carlos Cañas, Julia Díaz Mauricio Mejia, Maria Elena Palomo de Mejia, Camilo Mining, Ricardo Carbonell, Roberto Huezo, Miguel Angel Cerna (painter and writer better known as MACLo) Esael Araujo, and many others
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The largest religious group in El Salvador are the Catholics (57.1%). Catholicism is a religion of the state. The second largest group of Protestants 21.2%. Among the other groups are also Jehovah's Witnesses, followers of Judaism and Mormonism
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Salwadorczycy are very hospitable and friendly people-oriented that even once received the title of "country with a smile." Accepted is normal clothes, and a handshake to greet. As you have with someone we know is welcome by kissing on the cheek. Remember sjeście, which is rooted in this culture for a long time. Do not photograph military outposts
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| Official language | Spanish |
Few people speak English
80.2%
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There is no visa requirement for Polish citizens for stays of up to 90 days. Does not apply to arrival at the residence or to work. The passport should be valid on entry and exit. Tourists should be given the amount of $ 150 for each day of stay or credit card. Immigration Service may require the presentation of a return ticket, or allow the continuation of the travel. Tourists traveling by plane in force at the airport departure fee of $ 30. The fee for crossing the land border is about. $ 3
No special regulations as to bring in, and to repatriate money exchange. When importing larger amounts should be documented source of their origin. Customs restrictions do not differ widely adopted standards
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In Poland there is no embassy of El Salvador, the closest is located in Berlin:
Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador
Joachim-Karnatz-Allee 47, D-10557 Berlin
tel. (0-0 49 30) 206 466-0, 206 466-13
Fax: (0-0 49 30) 224 882 1944
email: info [at] Botschaft-elsalvador.de; congealemania [at] t-online.de
No diplomatic RP. State under the jurisdiction of the territorial Polish Embassy in Mexico:
Polish Embassy in the United Mexican States
Ambassador Anna Niewiadomska (consul into Polish, Spanish, English)
Mexico, Mexico, Cracovia 40, Col. San Angel, 01000
Tel: +52 55 5481 2050 wew.101 Fax: +52 55 5616 7314
embajadadepolonia@prodigy.net.mx
www.meksyk.polemb.net
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Foreigners force report, ie. registration with the General Directorate of Migration, it is to fill in the form at the border. |
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Foreigners force report, ie. registration with the General Directorate of Migration, it is to fill in the form at the border. |
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There are no epidemiological risks, nor are they required vaccinations. However, it is recommended to use the usual caution that the climate zone. Medical care is available in the cities. The cost of medical visits: 30-40 USD. A day in the public hospital costs $ 50 (U.S. $ 200-300 in private)
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There is no obligation to take out an insurance policy. Policies of selected international insurance companies are accepted
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Very high risk of crime. In El Salvador, youth gangs operate so-called absolute. Maras; on the agenda are draining attacks with weapons in hand, caution should be very careful and avoid conflict situations. Traveling to El Salvador to find out which areas are dangerous. El Salvador is a country with the highest homicide rate per year, so for a long time can not deal with the government there. Caution should be exercised, particularly when it comes to stealing pocket
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In 1992, finally ended the civil war in El Salvador. The war killed about. 75,000 people
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El Salvador borders the Pacific Ocean, Honduras and Guatemala.
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El Salvador International Airport is a major international airport in El Salvador (Cuscatlan International Aeropuerto Internacional), is an eye. 50 km southeast of San Salvador. This is the main airport in Central America, from which flights to take place at major airports in the U.S..
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You can get there by train to El Salvador, there are several calls to stop in San Salvador.
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There is no problem with reaching the Salvadoran Bus. There are several lines that run between San Salvador and other Central American countries. You can go on a journey by bus, first class, because they are much more comfortable and less likely to stop than a second-class coaches
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International driving license is not required for stays not exceeding 90 days is honored Polish driving license. There is no problem with crossing the border by car, but you have to prove that he is the owner of the car
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You can sail a boat from El Salvador to Honduras and Nicaragua, however, are not available to regular passenger flights so you must rent a private boat, which is the relative attraction of the road. Also operates the ferry from Nicaragua and Honduras
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In El Salvador, there are three international airports, which first plays a key role:
El Salvador International Airport,
- Ilopango International Airport
-Tamarindo International Airport
In addition to these three airports in El Salvador is still eye. 70 other airports located throughout the country. They are designed for small flights
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In El Salvador, is an eye sucks. 600 km railway line that connects major cities in the country, and links with Guatemala. This is an unpopular means of transport
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El Salvador offers a fairly wide range of inter-city bus routes. Unfortunately, bus terminals are often dirty, and nobody around you can not indicate the proper direction. It is unknown who the first bus departs. Typically, two classes are available to travel by bus. Tolls are not high. Vain to seek timetable for buses and so they drive as they want
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International driving license is not required for stays not exceeding 90 days is honored Polish driving license. Infrastructure in El Salvador is a very well developed, there is more than 10 thousand. km. Motorways and 300 km. Roads. In El Salvador, traffic drives on the right-hand
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You can also travel by boat.
Airports in El Salvador are:
* Acajutla
* La Libertad
* Puerto El Triunfo
* Puerto Cutuco
* La Unión
Taxis rarely have temporary taximeters, and bargaining is possible only when well-known Spanish and before the start of the course.
A very popular means of transport is called. "Moto-taxi", known throughout Central America
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The Internet is sometimes difficult. It may be a problem with finding an Internet cafe, but in restaurants and hotels is generally better access to Wi-Fi
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Piece of mail to Europe takes about. 2 weeks.
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Price travel by taxi from the airport to downtown will cost around $ 25
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in force since 2001, the U.S. dollar (USD)
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In El Salvador there is no problem now with the withdrawal of cash from an ATM. In larger cities there are relatively large. Remember not to pay the money at night, you must also choose the ATMs located in such booths. Credit cards are accepted in shopping malls, luxury hotels and restaurants, there usually is not charged a commission, but in smaller stores range from 6-12%. There is no problem with the exchange traveler's checks
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A taxi from the airport to downtown San Salvador oko.25 dollars.
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Shopping in El Salvador, or you can do in an exclusive shopping centers, or you can buy something original from local artisans. The most popular products include: Ilobasco ceramics and hand-painted wood of La Palma. Many interesting things you find in the Mercado in San Salvador Cuartel. However, if you're interested in luxury products you need to visit one of the following centers Multiplaza, Metrocentro, Galerias, Gran Vía, Hyper Mall and Cascadas. Santa Tecla Market is the best place to shop in El Salvador. Arbol de Dios Galleria is an amazing place, where the greatest salwadorscy artists exhibit their work. This complex includes a gallery, restaurant and souvenir shop. Shops are open from 0800-1200 and 1400-1800 Monday to Saturday. Some shops, especially those with food and drink are open until late at night. |
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- Necessarily coffee.
El Salvador-shirt team football
-Old money used in El Salvador, the so-called. "Colon"
-Crafts
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-200 Cigarettes or 50 cigars
-2 Liters of alcohol
-To six units of perfume
-Good for $ 500
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El Salvador offers a fairly wide range of hotels. From the most expensive and most famous, and those available for the average traveler.
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You can find a nice hostel in a good price.
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Available only during tours
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Kitchen Salwadorska having its roots in the traditions of the Maya and Aztecs, and then enriched with the flavors of Europe, is mainly based on seafood. Perfectly cooked shrimp and oysters can be enjoyed in many restaurants throughout the country. Mariscade or fish soup, prepared the way Latin is one of the local delicacies. The basis for Salvadoran food is fruit and vegetables, maize, beans, rice, pork. Ubiquitous Fast Fords is one of the elements of the culinary tradition of this country. In El Salvador, the choice of restaurants are Chinese, Italian and other
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- Pupusa (grilled tortilla stuffed with pork, beans and cheese)
- Mariscade
-Seafood
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-Essential to the local coffee!
-Local beer
Locally-rum
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If you are not afraid of stomach problems is a must try food from booths przyulicznych. However, more careful recommend restaurants and bars
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CITIES:
-San Salvador,
Catedral Metropolitana,
Palacio Nacional (National Palace, former seat of government, now a museum)
Teatro Nacional de El Salvador (National Theatre
-Soyapanga,
-Santa Ana,
- Mejicanos and
-San Miguel.
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Plaza Centenario with the Church of St. Lucia and the cobbled streets leading to the city center.
House / Museum of Alejandro Cotto.
-Lake Suchitlan
-Lake Coatepeque
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- The resort of La Libertad.
-La Puerta del Diablo - From the top of the Puerta del Diablo offers a wonderful view of Lake Ilopango, and the town of Volcano Chinchontepec Panchimalco.
-Golfo de Fonseca,
-Juayua,
-Panchimalco,
-Santa Ana,
-San Miguel,
-San Andres
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-Monument El Salvador del Mundo
-Monument to the Savior of the World
Museum-Museo-David J Guzman
-Museum de Arte Marte
- Joya de Ceren
- Plaza Centenario with the Church of St. Lucia and the cobbled streets leading to the city center.
House-Museum of Alejandro Cotto.
-Catedral Metropolitana,
Palacio Nacional-
-Teatro Nacional de El Salvad
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In El Salvador, no problem you can go to the movies, since many of them emits movies in English with Spanish subtitles. Cinemas are located in shopping malls, like clubs and restaurants. In San Salvador is the Teatro Nacional, Feria Internacional is the place live, but Cuscatian and Estadio Estadio Magico Gonzalez is a football stadium, which also hosts concerts.
-National Anthropological Museum
-Museum Fernardo Llort
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In the area of El Salvador has several national parks, the most famous of these is Cerro Verde. Country is famous for its volcanoes, rainforest, coast dream for surfers, and the amazing underwater world, a dream straight for diving enthusiasts. Beautiful lake, resulting in craters of volcanoes is a showcase of the country. The diversity of fauna and flora is manifested at every step
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-Holy Week in El Salvador
28 Mar - 4 Apr 2010 (annual)
-15.09-Independence Day
-1.05-Labor Day
-2.01-Day of the Dead
-25.12-Christmas
-1.01-New Year
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-Holy Week in El Salvador
28 Mar - 4 Apr 2010 (annual)
-Panchimalco Flower & Palm Festival
May 2010 (annual)
-Fiestas Julias
July 2010 (every year)
-Fiestas Agostinas
August 2010 (every year)
El Salvador del Mundo
August 2010 (every year)
-Independence Day
September 2010 (every year)
-San Miguel Carnival
November 2010 (every year)
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Nightlife in El Salvador is concentrated in the Zona Rosa and the Belvedere de los Heroes in the department Metrocentro. You can find some great restaurants, bars, clubs and discos. Residents of El Salvador are very polite to tourists and foreigners, and therefore there is no problem with making contacts. One of the most famous sites in San Salvador is "La Luna". You can eat the best national specialties, live music and dancing at one of the few dancefloorów
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Wear a passport, because apparently there are police checks. In El Salvador, the so-called tourist police work. Polish.
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