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Why El Salvador?

Discover the reasons that make El Salvador the ideal destination for tourism and investment.

El Salvador: More than a Destination

El Salvador, a true treasure in the heart of Central America, offers an unparalleled environment for investment in tourism infrastructure. Its natural diversity includes stunning beaches, majestic volcanoes, and lush mountains. Furthermore, its rich history, vibrant culture, and Pacific Ocean coastline make it an attractive destination for both tourists and investors.

The numbers speak for themselves

We have an open and friendly business environment

Dollar as legal tender

Legal stability for investors

Access to legal financing

Bitcoin as an optional payment currency

Equal treatment for foreign investors

Freedom to transfer funds abroad

El Salvador is positioned as the third country with the highest global tourism growth between 2019 and 2024.

In 2023, the country welcomed 3.4 million international visitors, generating tourism revenue of USD 3.7 million.

The average spending per person was USD 1,280, with an average stay of 11 nights, one of the longest in the world.

The number of visitors increased by 33% in 2023 compared to 2022.

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Exceptional Tourism Growth

The future of the sector

Visitor Projection 2024

Projected growth 2024

The hosting of prominent events, including sports, culture, and business, is expected to continue consolidating El Salvador's status as a key destination. This privileged position was already recognized by the New York Times in its 52 Places to Go in 2024 list, consolidating the attraction for investors and visitors to discover the country's wonders.

Presence of International Hotel Brands

Major global hotel brands are already establishing a successful presence in El Salvador, such as Intercontinental, Hilton, Barceló, Fairfield, Best Western, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Centric, Courtyard, Sheraton, and Quality Inn, among others.

Strategic Business Center

El Salvador is consolidating its position as a strategic business center in Central America, with average hotel occupancy rates of 95% during the week.

El Salvador, land of opportunity

Renowned for its perfect waves for surfing and committed to sustainable tourism, El Salvador offers a wide variety of experiences, including ecotourism, adventure tourism, rural tourism, sports tourism, and business tourism.

With a constantly expanding tourism sector, the country offers a unique opportunity to establish projects in a market with a promising future and become part of one of the nation's most dynamic economic sectors.

  1. Key objectives to position El Salvador as a leader in tourism in Central America.

  2. Concrete measures to strengthen the country's infrastructure and attractiveness.

Strategic Plan 2025

The transformation of El Salvador is remarkable

According to an international survey (CID Gallup), El Salvador is the Latin American country with the lowest perception of increased crime in Latin America (September 2023).

Population that perceives crime is on the rise