San Salvador.BEST TOUR Lake Coatepeque. Next to the Santa Ana volcano The Santa Ana Volcano or Ilamatepec (Spanish: volcán de Santa Ana) is a large stratovolcano located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. At 2,381 metres above sea level, it is the highest volcano in the country. , Lake Coatepeque is about an hour and a half trip from the capital. It was formed from a crater more than 35,000 years ago and takes its name from the Nahuatl word qoatepeq, which means "valley of serpents." Today, the lake offers a perfect place to fish, ride a waterbike or take a boat ride. There is also good scuba diving scuba diving Swimming done underwater with a self-contained underwater-breathing apparatus (scuba), as opposed to skin diving, which requires only a snorkel, goggles, and flippers. Scuba gear was invented by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Émile Gagnan in 1943. . BEST HOTEL Radisson Plaza. This hotel's location couldn't be better--next to the San Salvador San Salvador, city, El Salvador San Salvador (sän sälväthōr`), city (1993 pop. 402,448), central El Salvador, capital and largest city of the country. It is the center of El Salvador's trade and communications. World Trade Center, close to the business district and five minutes from embassies, corporate headquarters and government offices. The windows of its 195 guest rooms offer outstanding views of the surrounding mountains and the city. Road warriors
The Road Warriors were a professional wrestling tag team famously comprised of Michael "Hawk" Hegstrand and Joseph "Animal" Laurinaitis, though other members will find a well-equipped business center, 22 meeting rooms and a banquet room banquet room n. A large room, as in a restaurant, suitable for banquets. for up to 2,700 people, An events specialist is available to assist in organizing business conferences. After work, you can enjoy the gym or get a sauna, massage or facial. Other amenities include an on-site car rental agency, TACA TACA Talk About Curing Autism TACA Tennessee Association of Craft Artists TACA Turkish American Cultural Alliance TACA Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association (Austin, Texas) TACA Transportes Aereos Centro-Américanos ticket counter and shops. Avenida Norte 89 at Calle Ponieate 11, Colonia Escalon. Phone: [503] 257-0700. www.radisson.com BEST CAR RENTAL Hertz. With five locations nationwide, Hertz has El Salvador covered. In San Salvador, you can pick up your car at the airport, the Hotel Radisson or at Promotora de Turismo on the corner of 91 Ave. Norte and 9 Calle Poniente. Airport phone: [503] 339-8004. www.hertz.com BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Eva Tours. Taking care of both business and leisure travelers, this Lour company I operates throughout the country. It has its own fleet of mini vans and bilingual guides. 3a. Poniente, No.3737, Colonia Escalon. Phone: [503] 209-8888. www.evatours.com.sv BEST SHOPPING Mercado ex-Cuartel. The best place to go to pick tip gifts with local flavor in this market that has a broad offering of leather goods, pottery and assorted artesania. Make sure not to miss the annual festival in September. BEST BUSINESS RESTAURANT El Bodegon. Spanish cuisine reigns at this intimate restaurant tucked into the Escalon area. The quiet ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . and fast but courteous service makes it perfect for a business dinner. Try the punta jalapena, a beef dish with a jalapeno pepper and cream sauce, Avenida Norte 77 at Paseo General Escalon. Phone: [503] 263-5283. |
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