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Country Guide > Central America > El Salvador | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink There are numerous Chinese, Mexican, Italian, French and local restaurants, plus several fast-food chains. The food market (one of the biggest and cleanest in Central and Latin America) has many stalls selling cheap food. Nightlife San Salvador has a few nightclubs and cocktail lounges with dinner and dancing, some of which require membership. There are many cinemas, some showing English-language films with subtitles; there are also some ‘jukebox’ dance-halls and theatres. Shopping Various goods can be bought at the Mercado Cuartel crafts market, including towels in Maya designs. Other shopping centres can be found at Basilea, Galerias Escalón, Metrocentro, Metrosor and Villas Españolas. Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 1000-1900. Special Events For full details of special events and festivals in El Salvador, contact the National Tourism Institute or Embassy (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of special events celebrated annually in El Salvador: Jan Sugar Cane Festival, Cojutepeque; Street Festival of Ahuachapán. Apr Semana Santa. May Flower Fiesta, Panchimalco. May 3 Day of the Cross. May 10 Mothers Day. Jun 17 Fathers Day. Jun 22 Teachers Day. Jul July Festival, Santa Ana. Aug August Festival (El Salvador del Mundo), San Salvador. Aug 6 La Bajada (The Descent). Sep El Salvador Independence Day. Oct Balm Festival, Santa Tecla. Nov Straw Festival, Zacatecoluco; Carnival, San Miguel. Dec 12 Feast of the Indians. Social Conventions Visitors should not point their finger or their foot at anyone. First names should not be used to address someone unless invited to do so. Conservative casual wear is acceptable. Photography: Sensitive (eg military) areas should not be photographed. Tipping: 10 per cent in hotels and restaurants; 15 per cent is appropriate for smaller bills. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, except when the taxi has been hired for the day. |