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El Salvador · Itinerary

El Salvador Travel Guide with Perfect 10 Day Itinerary

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Albania · Field notes

Albania Travel Guide: Himarë, Valbona to Theth Hike

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Peru · Field notes

Peru Travel Guide: Cusco, Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley

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Argentina · Field notes

Argentina Travel Guide: Buenos Aires & El Calafate

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New Zealand · Field notes

New Zealand Travel Guide
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Itinerary · El Salvador

El Salvador Travel Guide with Perfect 10 Day Itinerary

Everything you need to plan a backpacking trip through El Salvador, from volcanoes and colonial towns to surf beaches and hot springs.

Top 10 · El Salvador

Top 10 Things to Do in El Salvador

Volcano hikes, surf breaks, hidden waterfalls, and the most extraordinary sunsets in Central America.

Santa Ana · El Salvador

The Ultimate Guide to Santa Ana, El Salvador's Second City

Volcanoes, crater lakes, Mayan ruins, and the best pupusas you'll ever eat.

Ruta de las Flores · El Salvador

Ruta de las Flores — El Salvador's Historic Route

Colonial towns, coffee farms, waterfalls, and artisan markets along El Salvador's most scenic road.

Hike Guide · El Salvador

The 7 Waterfalls Hike — El Salvador's Most Spectacular Trail

Seven cascading waterfalls, jungle trekking, and vine swings on La Ruta de las Flores.

Beach Guide · El Salvador

El Tunco & The Coast: The Best Beaches in El Salvador

Black sand beaches, world-class surf, and extraordinary sunsets on the Pacific.

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Hi! I'm Kevin.

My friends kept asking me for travel recommendations so… I created this blog instead! I'm a travel enthusiast & backpacker based out of San Francisco, CA. Getawayguide is where I write about what I actually found: the best beaches, pristine alpine lakes, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, most memorable hostels or the boring travel logistics.

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