Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Destination - El Salvador

First-time visit to this Latin American country of El Salvador, which is said to have once had the highest murder rate in the world. After the new president took office and cracked down on local gangs with force, deploying armed personnel to patrol the streets, the security situation has undergone a dramatic transformation. Now, it's safe to travel alone, and it's considered very safe compared to other Latin American countries.🎫 The country uses US dollars or Bitcoin, and all places accept US cash. Large merchants and restaurants support card payments and Apple Pay. The entire nation has Spanish as its official language, and very few people speak English. You also hardly see anyone other than Latin Americans.✈️ In the city center, there is the National Library of El Salvador, built with the aid of the Chinese government . It requires security checks and entry is free. Each floor of the library caters to different age groups. Besides books, the library also has PlayStation 5 and Nintendo games for free play, but the condition is that you must read for over 30 minutes before you can play. It's evident how much the new president values the education level of its citizens. Outside the library, it is marked in Chinese and Spanish as "Built with Chinese Aid," and the Five-Star Red Flag is hung, making you truly feel proud as a Chinese person.🗓️ There is a local delicacy called Pupusa , similar to Mexican quesadillas, which is a cornmeal skin filled with cheese and beans, baked to perfection. This restaurant is located on the rooftop of a building in the city center, called Mori's Rooftop. You have to walk up, and the journey can be a bit eerie, making you wonder if you're in the right place due to the dim lighting and lack of people. The growing sound of music confirms that you're on the right track. The restaurant has a nice view, and the prices are very cheap, with an average cost of $5-10 per person. Friends who have the chance to visit should give it a try.🚌 #ElSalvador #MyTravelDiary #elsalvador