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San Salvador is an ideal launching pad for exploring El Salvador’s unique beauty. This capital city offers a handful of museums that highlight the country's history, culture, and art, while nearby hiking trails will give you a glimpse of the country's colorful towns and volcanic landscapes—and a reprieve from over-touristed trekking areas in more touristy countries. And don't forget the food, which ranges pupusas to hearty soups to inventive fusion dishes.

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