Breathtaking volcanoes, world-class surf beaches, and the warmest locals you’ll ever meet are why El Salvador is one of Central America’s best-kept travel secrets, writes Ash Jurberg Four years ago, if you’d told me I’d be recommending a trip to the former “Murder Capital of the World” I’d have thought you were joking. But here I am, fresh from an adventure that shattered every preconception I held about this misunderstood country. During the long, isolated months of Covid-19, I first connected with Joe, a writer living worlds away in El Salvador.
Little did I know that this virtual connection would eventually lead me to a place I had only read about in alarming headlines over the years. After four years of using WhatsApp and Facebook messaging, Joe emailed me, suggesting we meet in person in his home country. “El Salvador has been radically transformed,” he wrote.
“It’s now the safest country in Central America.” My finger paused over the reply button. With a deep breath, I began typing.
“I’m in. Let’s do this ..
. ” And just like that, I committed to an adventure . READ MORE: 5 of the best countries to visit before the year ends.
