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We hear ya! The sound of that plane overhead let loose your inner traveller, right? Then a trip to San Francisco Gotera might just be the answer! From here, you'll be able to veer off the tourist trail and explore the charming beaches, mountains and active volcanos of El Salvador.
It sits 110 kilometres from Tegucigalpa and its lively streets.
It's well known that getting outside makes you feel happier and healthier. With that in mind, why wouldn't you journey 45 kilometres out of San Francisco Gotera to Alegria Lagoon? Holy Spirit Grotto, just 20 kilometres away, is another recommended choice.
How about going to the Museum of the Salvadoran Revolution and Area Natural Protegida Río Sapo? These awesome attractions are near the centre of Perquin, just 30 kilometres north. Base yourself here for a while and start exploring!
Want to have a bit of fun off solid ground? El Salvador is a fantastic area to dive into some swimming and surfing. They're must-do activities, even for landlubbers!
Stroll through the doors of the region's history museums and soak up all that they have to offer.
If you're looking to discover the region's past, why not plan an outing to several of its ruins? It pays to do a bit of research beforehand to help fully understand their historical significance.
Learn all about the area from a spiritual perspective by organising a visit to its churches. Take a few minutes for some quiet reflection or simply observe the locals in prayer.
'There is no love sincerer than the love of food,' George Bernard Shaw once said, but throw travel into the mix and it's a marriage made in heaven. You're invited to indulge in your two loves by eating and drinking your way around El Salvador.
Once you grab a seat and browse a menu at a café or restaurant, you'll see that chicken and beef are some ingredients popular in the local cuisine.
No proud foodie would leave San Francisco Gotera without sampling some of the signature meals, such as tipico salvadoreno (eggs, cheese, tortillas) and casamiento (rice and black beans).
'Stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts', and that's not just a coincidence. There's no more delicious way to let your worries melt away than with pastelitos (small stuffed pastries), a sweet treat that's often found on dining tables here.
Looking for something with a little more bite? You have to try vinagre de piña (fermented pineapples and water). Ask the bartender if it's tasty in any cocktails and mixed drinks. Failing that, order a shot and drink it down straight!
Learning how to say even just a couple of words in the local tongue will make your trip to the El Salvador region that little bit less challenging. 'Bien gracias, ¿y tú?' can be very handy. It's how you say 'fine thanks, and you?'. One more common phrase is '¡Hola!' ('hello').
You can expect a buzz in the air leading up to the 15th of September. The locals will be getting themselves ready for Independence Day, a day of national celebrations.
With just a handful of your holiday allowance left in your wallet and some amazing memories that will never fade, say a final "Adiós" to San Francisco Gotera.
Ready to fly home? Pack up your bags, set your alarm and map a route to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). It's roughly 110 kilometres to the west.
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