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From stretches of black-sand beaches to the winding Ruta de los Flores, El Salvador is filled with untapped charm. Here, quiet streets lead to epic surf, ancient temples and opulent theaters lie behind faded facades, and a freshly-grilled pupusa is never far away. El Salvador hums with a vibrant, cultural beauty that’s as colorful as the chicken buses that ply the Pan-American Highway.

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