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Carlos Guardado - The Ultimate San Salvador Travel Guide

📍 Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I sit down with Carlos Guardado, a local guide from San Salvador, El Salvador. Carlos shares his personal journey growing up in a country once plagued by gang violence, now transforming into a booming travel destination. We discuss must-visit places in San Salvador, hidden gems across El Salvador, safety tips, local food, and how tourism is reshaping the country. If you’re planning a trip to El Salvador, this episode is packed with valuable insights from a knowledgeable local!

🚀 Episode Highlights:

✔️ Carlos' story—growing up in San Salvador & transitioning into tourism

✔️ How El Salvador has changed in recent years—safety & tourism growth

✔️ Top places to visit in San Salvador, including historic landmarks & nature spots

✔️ Best day trips from the capital—volcano hikes, colonial towns & pristine beaches

✔️ Must-try Salvadoran dishes & traditional drinks

✔️ Essential Spanish phrases for travellers

✔️ Travel safety tips & what NOT to do in El Salvador

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🔗 Resources & Links:

👉 Book a tour with Carlos on GuruWalk: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/47629-free-tour-of-the-historic-center-of-san-salvador

👉 Follow Carlos’ tour company, Traveling Souls, on https://www.instagram.com/travelingsouls.sv/

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