Ep 173 w/ Dave Mendez - Why You Should Visit El Salvador in 2025 – A Local’s Perspective

Exploring El Salvador with Local Guide Dave Mendez🚀 Episode OverviewIn this episode of Winging It Travel Podcast, I sit down with Dave Mendez, a passionate local tour guide from San Salvador, El Salvador. Dave shares his personal journey from growing up in El Salvador to moving to the U.S. during the civil war and then returning to his homeland to help others discover its hidden gems.🌎 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The transformation of El Salvador from one of the world’s most dangerous countries to a thriving travel destination✅ Top places to visit in El Salvador, including San Salvador, Suchitoto, Santa Ana, and Surf City✅ What to eat—pupusas, wild hen soup, and other must-try Salvadoran dishes✅ The impact of Bitcoin adoption and how it’s shaping the country’s economy✅ How to travel around El Salvador safely and efficiently using public transport📍 Featured Locations:San Salvador – Historical center, National Library, and marketsSuchitoto – A charming colonial town full of history and cultureSanta Ana & The Volcano Route – A must for adventure loversEl Tunco & El Zonte – Surf spots and relaxed beach vibesJoya de Cerén – The “Pompeii of the Americas” and a UNESCO World Heritage site🚌 Travel Tips:Best times to visit El Salvador (November-December for cooler weather)How to use public transport like local buses and UberCurrency: US Dollar & Bitcoin – what you need to know before you go🎙️ About Our Guest – Dave MendezDave is a tour guide in San Salvador, specializing in walking tours, food tours, and cultural experiences. He’s passionate about sharing the beauty of his country and helping travelers explore safely.🔗 Connect with Dave & Book a Tour:🌍 GuruWalk: Dave Mendez Tours📍 Find him on GuruWalk, GetYourGuide, Viator, and FreeTour.com🎧 Listen & Subscribe:Find Winging It Travel Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more!🌟 Support the Podcast!If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with fellow travelers!San Salvador Immersion EpisodeApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/winging-it-podcast/id1559489384?i=1000690747297Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sqKzF3juk67iR0bJagPax?si=6bsduQW3QUmJEw374YreAgSuchitoto Immersion Episode--------------------------------------------------------------Voyascape: Travel Podcast Network - https://voyascape.com/Winging It Travel Podcast - WebsitePlease leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts!--------------------------------------------------------------Winging It Travel Podcast CreditsHost/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James HammondContact me - [email protected] Social Media - follow me on:InstagramTikTok Facebook --------------------------------------------------------------Support My Podcast - MembershipsPatreon - HereBuy Me A Coffee - HereAffiliate Links If you click one of the below to book something, I get a tiny commission, which helps the podcast.Book Flights with Skyscanner - Here Use Revolut Travel Card - HereBook Your E-Sim With GigSky - Here Book Hostels With Hostelworld - HereBooking.com - HereBook Experiences With Viator - HereDiscovery Car Hire - HereBook Buses With Busbud - HereBook Trains With Trainline - HereTravel Insurance with SafetyWing - HereBook Flights With Expedia Canada - HereBuy my Digital Travel Planner - Here--------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for supporting me and the podcast!Cheers, James.Mentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of Voyascape, a podcast network that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast Network