SenorPescador
American expat in El Salvador
Forum posts
29
About me
American
Lives in La Libertad
Speaks englisj,spanish, mandarin, italian, little Thai
Registration: 27 March 2011
Cooking like a local in El Salvador
Hola me modaron a ES in 1994, conoces alla desde 1985, pero no hay muchas buenas cocineros en estes dias, la comida fue horrible, mejor me comio en las calles Mexico, Asia etc. necesitaba a ensenar mi cocinera como me gusto, muchas veces pero, PERO ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to El Salvador? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in El Salvador, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
heading back ASAP El Salvador is best, Colombia es mi fav [Moderated] Read More
Doing business in El Salvador
I moved there in 1993, put in the first factory in a Zona Franca after the peace accords were signed . Doing business in latin countries being A GRINGO from USA is a beat and tests your patience, as common sense is not common in latinolandia, ... Read More
Music in El Salvador by Kenjee
Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in El Salvador? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...
I enjoy greatly the music there the mariachi's and then there is Max my Fav that hangs at Cafe Don Pedro, Roosevelt, lots of great local bands and I have seen many concerts of international musicians that have passed thru, Read More
Driving in El Salvador
I moved there in 1994, it has changed as more cars coming in less inexperienced drivers but for riding motorcycles all that time lots more respect but overall latinos are not that good of drivers, machisimo, less educated and those with cars have ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in El Salvador
be nice respect the locals be aware at all times of course go jump in the ocean then go to the mountains within an hour great beer and local fresh food best place to invest, work and put folks to work support the local businesses over the POS ... Read More
Cost of living in El Salvador by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in El Salvador. Don't forget to mention where in El Salvador you are living. How much does it cost to live in El Salvador? > accommodation prices > public transportation ...
gracias thanks for the stats Read More
Gangs
de nada El Salvador is great, IMHO not for most gringos thanks God Read More
Top 5 tips to live in El Salvador
ok, like respect the people, be nice, don't litter, support the local small scale businesses and go surfing Read More
Top 5 tips to live in El Salvador
I moved there in 1994 started the move in September 1993, maybe flew back and forth 10-12 times that year and then drove down in 1998 with my attack Yorkie I can tell you tales Read More
Cost of living in El Salvador 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in El Salvador in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of El Salvador you are living in. How much does it cost to live in El Salvador? > ...
not bad for the prices you are quoting fairly right on I stay sometimes Alameda Roosevelt $38 night incl breakfast and newspaper most houses I rented since 1994 nice were about 400 month Read More
Cost of living in El Salvador 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in El Salvador in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of El Salvador you are living in. How much does it cost to live in El Salvador? > ...
it is still less than the USA maybe 1/4th to 1/3rd I moved there in 1994 Read More
Gangs
I moved there in 1994, before serious gang problem, they do not mess with us gringos, serious consequences if they do, be cool respect great people and country the gangs mainly kill each other some extortion but many now are dealing with , at a ... Read More
The other side of the Salvadoran postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
it is good for me, I moved there in 1994, at age 40 met a goal, just stuck back here in this sick sad USA with family, Mom's matters and then death from the sick health care system, but back again soon, to work and play and be healthier Read More
New kid on the Block! by PRBarham
Hi, I've just joined this block and am still not quite sure how it works! I'm retired and looking to buy a home and live full time in El Salvador in the upcoming year. Any advice or info regarding either buying a home, visas required, safety, etc. ...
i am about to drive back east coast, but I know all the routes email me senorpescado dot c Read More
5 good reasons for living in El Salvador by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in El Salvador, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
best surf, hot women, fun motorcycling,great people, and #5 best place to invest and work and live and eat clean food Read More
New kid on the Block! by PRBarham
Hi, I've just joined this block and am still not quite sure how it works! I'm retired and looking to buy a home and live full time in El Salvador in the upcoming year. Any advice or info regarding either buying a home, visas required, safety, etc. ...
yep, saw your note I am in Myrtle beach at present holidays and mess, was there in December and heading back in couple weeks by road, may fly back next week for a week first, not sure I moved there in 1994 senorpescado@gmail Mike Read More
Healthcare in El Salvador
its cheap I am in the SS system myself, best to eat well and exercise prevention is the cure great cleaner food, walking everywhere USA is sickest country in the world as is the food supply you can getr health insurance there for worldwide use cheap Read More
Buying property in El Salvador
great place to buy property, not hard process at all, Read More
English schools outside of San Salvador?
the commute from the beach is about 1/2 hr you would have to go apply in person I am sure to see about teaching but no schools per se for kids outside of San Sal Read More
Cheap/Safe hotels in San Salvador?
see my web site then tropicooltours.com just a info portal for casadelsauce on corner 49 and roosevelt, safe area, 26 nite, cable internet, hot water, kitchen, my fav place nice folks, and yes plenty of girls, out in clubs and right out front! lol ... Read More
Cheap/Safe hotels in San Salvador?
not any I know of by multiplaza Read More
Living in El Salvador
moved there in 1994, just here in US a bit taking care of 83 y.o. folks getting a live in, but back there by June 1 got to work, people friends are waiting info portal I have had since 1995, [Moderated] Read More
need books (english) by richardwie
Hi, I live in Popayan, about 2 hrs South of Cali. Would like to meet other expats, for coffee & conversation...would really like to trade reading material. My name is Richard, 51 yrs old, from USA, I speak Spanish.
downtown Cali, I bought books, in English, last time 2004, cannot remember the name, bought a copy of 'Secret life of Plants' among others, just as you come into downtown from paso ancho, I think? Read More