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VACATION ENHANCING TOURS Densely packed with bait for nature lovers, this pint-sized nation has everything visitors look for in a Central American getaway and then some. The formal use of the U.S. dollar as the country's currency speaks to the latter, and the 25 volcanoes, 14 lakes, multiple cloud forests, waterfalls, and celebrated surfing beaches all meet the former. This small country's size is equally deceiving when it comes to its urban reaches. Elevated 2,132 feet above a long-extinct volcano, the capital city of San Salvador is home to close to half of the country's citizens, making it the second-largest city in Central America. A short drive from the bustle of town, the popular beach- es of La Libertad extend a warm welcome to passionate surfers. Inland, an ecotourism focus bring travelers close to the colorful toucans and mischievous spider monkeys of the Cloud Forest of Montecristo; coffee grown in the scenic Alegría mountains; and the La Laguna Botanical Gardens. And as if the present doesn't hold enough wonder, Mayan cities, and a 1,400-year-old town petrified in volcanic ash pay an homage to El Salvador's rock-solid past. EL SALVADOR Unspoiled, Uncrowded, Uncomplicated Gulf of Fonseca Bay of Jiquilisco P A C I F I C O C E A N H O N D U R A S G U A T E M A L A E L S A L V A D O R San Salvador Santa Ana Ahuachapan San Miguel Cojutepeque La Union Izaleo Volcano Chaparrastique Volcano Nahuizalco Costa del Sol La Palma & San Ignacio Ilobasco San Sebastian Suchitoto With so much to see in every mile, it takes a pre-arranged tour to really take it all in. Make your plans now and look forward to later. • Coffee & Flower Route • History Tour • San Salvador City Tour • Volcano Tour Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. BEACH ROYAL DECAMERON SALINITAS HOTEL O O O Located on Western El Salvador's Pacific Coast, less than 1.5 hours from San Salvador City and two hours from the airport, this Mayan-inspired hotel infuses stays with a dynamic blend of traditional culture and modern convenience. Over half a mile of private beach invites guests to discover the region's natural beauty; kayaks and paddle boards lead the way. All-Inclusive SAN SALVADOR CITY HILTON PRINCESS SAN SALVADOR O O O O H Conveniently located in the business district, 45 minutes from the airport, this hotel offers the plush accommodations and exquisite amenities standard with Hilton Princess hotels. It boasts 204 elegant guestrooms and suites and 5,934 square feet of flexible function space, well-suited to corporate retreats, family reunions, weddings—events of all sizes and occasions. El Salvador | 17 THESE FINE HOTELS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE HOTEL REAL INTERCONTINENTAL O O O O COLONIAL CITY LOS ALMENDROS O O O H