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El Salvador Impressions
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This is my third time in El Salvador. The first two times were January and June of last year. My, how things have changed.

It's hard to imagine a place can change so quickly, but first impressions of El Salvador are pretty good so far.

First, there's the new terminal at the airport. It's modern, clean and nicer than the other terminals that I flew into last time.

Second, there's building going on everywhere. Just on my ride to my hotel, I saw construction all over the place. Whether it's new hotels, gas stations, or resorts, there's clearly a building boom going on. I saw an amusement park which opened in the last year with modern rides. Lots of cars were lined up outside it and the street food scene nearby reminded me of Asia.

Third, there's a lot of entrepreneurs. The streets are filled with people selling all kinds of stuff. Last time I was here, they were mostly selling fruit. They've expanded to beachwear, cell phone services, and even full blown restaurants on the side of the road.

Even the road itself is freshly paved, there are way more billboards on the side of the road and better manicured property.

It's hard to believe that so much can progress in a single year, but that's what it looks like. The fiat rot is all pervasive and removing it seems to have supercharged this place.
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Rich Nost · 136w
Hey Jimmy, are any vaccinations required to travel from the U.S. to El Salvador and back?
Dani · 136w
What a joy it is to hear that!
El Ferno · 136w
Hello Jimmy, this is the first time I am writing to you and as I am relatively new to bitcoin I would like to ask you a question, what do you think is the critical mass needed for all people to have a healthy economy that allows them to live well and provide security for their families? I am writin...
GP · 136w
Very few take bitcoin though, the hype is gone. Hopefully it’ll be back
Bitopia · 136w
Really smart that they are working on the airport. It's the first thing (business) visitors see when arriving at the country. Reminds me of Singapore. The airport is great and you are out really fast...
B33TCxAi · 136w
Thank you for reporting this back to the plebs. <3
Conscience · 136w
Hi Jimmy, any pics of before and now?
Mark · 136w
That's where the first world is going to be soon, just wait. Estoy aprendiendo español.
Thibaud · 136w
Awesome to hear. What about safety? Also curious if they're building quick and dirty disposable real estate like in most cities these days or if they're building beautiful architecture for the next centuries?
CTarian · 136w
The President is still a dictator, but he seems to want people in charge of their own lives. I know everyone is ok with him rounding up all the MS-13 gang scum, but being able to do that tells you the gov't is still under the thumb of a dictator.
Ryan Rinaldo · 136w
This is awesome. I really need to make a trip down there very soon.