VISITOR GUIDE
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Bienvenido!
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Before you arrive
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Useful Information
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Dining
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Recreation
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EL SALVADOR DEPARTMENTS: 1. Santa Ana 2. Ahuachapán 3. Sonsonate 4. La Libertad 5. Chalatenango 6. San Salvador 7. Cuscatlán
8. Cabañas 9. La Paz 10. San Vicente 11. Usulután 12. San Miguel 13. Morazán 14. La Unión
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BIENVENIDO El Salvador offers visitors more than 300 kilometers of Pacific Ocean coastline, volcanoes and tropical landscapes, as well as a rich heritage seen in the country’s colonial towns and archaeological sites, many of which are witness to both a rich and complex history. Known in Central America as the country of short distances, El Salvador allows visitors to have breakfast on the beach, have lunch in the city and dine in the mountains, all in one day. During this trip we will do just that!
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BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN EL SALVADOR Visa Please confirm if you need a visa to visit El Salvador at www.el-salvador.visahq.com Travel Waiver Before you depart, please ensure you have returned a signed copy of the Y.ES travel waiver to claire@yescontemporary.org Air ticket Be sure to print your return flight information to show officials at the airport as they require a proof of departure. Address Be sure to know the address where you are staying in San Salvador to provide this to officials at the airport.
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USEFUL INFORMATION Language: 1st Spanish; 2nd English Currency: USD dollars ($) Time: GMT 6 Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60 Hz, 220 Volt (Standard US sockets) Weather: Mostly warm all year round, the rainy season is from May-October. Evenings can be cooler so a light jacket or a warm layer is advisable. Foreign exchange: Visitors are advised to change money only at banks or withdraw money from ATM machines. Most worldwide credit and debit cards can be used. Water: it is strongly advised not to drink the tap water in San Salvador. Bottled water is recommended at all times. Safety: be street-smart which areas to walk around in. If going to Downtown San Salvador its best to go with a local. The Zona Rosa area around the museums is safe to walk during the day. It is advisable to walk in pairs or groups, and avoid walking around at night. Taxis: YES will make travel arrangements should you need them. However if you choose to take a taxi,it is advisable to have an establishment such as a hotel or art space call you a taxi for you. Uber: has also been available recently in the capital city since May 2017 and is being used frequently.
A still from “La Trinidad�, a video work by Crack Rodriguez. Image courtesy the artist.
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ART SPACES The Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE) Colonia San Benito, Final Avenida La Revolución, San Salvador www.marte.org.sv
Sala Nacional de Exposiciones Salarrué 6ª y 10ª Cl. Pte. y 25 av. aur, parque Cuscatlán, San Salvador www.cultura.gob.sv Central Cultural de España (CCE) gallery and Casa Tomada at CCE is home to artists studios and a wonderful little café with wifi. Calle La Reforma, 166 Colonia San Benito www.ccespanasv.org
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Museo Nacional Dr. David J. Guzmรกn (MUNA) (Anthropology museum) Avenida De La Revolucion, San Salvador in front of CIFCO Convention Center
Teatro Luis Poma Theater lobby space is used for small exhibitions and art events. www.teatroluispoma.com/inicio
Impact Hub San Salvador Alternative space for exhibitions and home to the Y.ES Contemporary Art Library. La Fabrika artist studios A large warehouse. By appointment through artist Ronald Moran.
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ART PROJECTS AND EVENTS Estación Arte y Surf @estacionarteysurf Estación Arte y Surf is a cultural exchange platform providing artist residencies within surfing communities on the coast of La Libertad in El Salvador.
Mural by Calo Rosa Mural by Emilio Perez Fea (El Festival Ecléctico de las Artes (FEA) @esfea Founded in 2012, this two week annual event, organized by Elena Salamanca and Javier Ramírez, is composed of a series of artist interventons and projects throughout San Salvador.
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Adapte @adaptesv www.adapte.info Founded in 2014 and organized by Ronald Moran and Javier Ramirez (Nadie), Adapte is a biennale event that showcases artist project throughout San Salvador in vibrant urban contexts and public spaces.
Eder Castillo, “GuggenSITO” as part of Adapte 2 SUMMARTE: Auction at the Museum of Art of El Salvador Founded in 1994, this privately organized auction happens in November each year, and showcases art from El Salvador and the Central American region, selected through an open call.
A work by Lucy Tomasino
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LOCAL RESOURCES Hardware Stores Vidri and Freund are large hardware stores and have various locations around the city. Vidri: www.vidri.com.sv Freund: www.freundferreteria.com
Frame shop Saravia Framers Owner: Don Manuel Saravia Cell: (+503) 7416-1923
Groceries Super Selectos is the general supermarket and opens from 7AM-10PM in the evenings depending on the day and has many locations all around the capital.
Pharmacies Top 3 pharmacies have many locations all around the capital. Farmacia Economica delivery (503) 2530-2530 www.farmaciaseconomicaselsalvador.com/ Farmacia San Nicolas delivery 2555 5555 http://www.farmaciasannicolas.com/
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DINING Restaurants Al Pomodoro Italian dishes specializing in pasta and pizza. Cadejo Brewing Company Great variety of local beers and appetizers in a beer garden-like environment. www.cervezacadejo.com Go Green Quick crepes, wraps, salads and other light healthy alternatives on the go. www.gogreen.biz Hacienda Real Steak House Local style steak house, well known for their parrilladas: a variety of grilled meats. Hola Betos Located at the beach outside of La Libertad with local and international seafood favorites including fresh ceviches, sushi rolls and unbeatable views. Sushi Itto Sushi and Japanese fusion inspired dishes with a Salvadoran twist. www.sushi-itto.com.sv
Pupusas Pupusas are the national dish. A corn tortilla, similar to an arepa, filled with cheese, beans and meat, they are served with curtido, a pickled cabbage like salad and light tomato-based salsa.
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DINING Coffee Shops Shaws Offers good coffee and daytime eating with salads, wraps and more. Basilea at Shaws www.shaws.com.sv Soya Nutribar French press coffee, healthy juices, and organic treats. Outdoor seating that adjoins with other artisan design based shops. www.facebook.com/SoyaNB/ Viva Espresso Salvadoran coffee baristas.
Bars / Nightlife Bar Circo Miami-style restaurant and nightclub Zanzibar Bar Outdoor bar and dining with live music on the weekends. Lobby Gastrobar Trendiest bar in the city with a variety of cocktails and appetizers.
Tipping Tipping ranges between 10-15% of the total bill. At many of the hotels, restaurants and bars tips are included automatically and will appear on bill as “propina�.
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RECREATION Shopping The Mercado Nacional de Artesanias de El Salvador is an open air souvenir and local arts and craft market. Qumbo Salvadoran home and design products. www.facebook.com/qumbolulamena/ The Carrot Concept Salvadoran home and furniture award winning design. www.facebook.com/thecarrotconcept/
Exercise World Gym Fitness center with weight training, aerobics, spinning and racketball courts. www.facebook.com/worldgymsv/ Cross Fit Fortaleza Cross fit training.
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TOURS Tours Tours are organized by an independent recommended vendor, and bookings can be made directly with Mariam Lopez at lopez.mariam@gmail.com
Abigail Reyes, “Quede Curada”, mural. Image courtesy the artist.
Ernesto Bautista, “Massas�, human blood and lighter. Image courtesy the artist.
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