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A few decades back, the civil war in El Salvador forced my family and I to leave El Salvador. We joined the growing expatriate community residing in the United States, many of whom had also fled for similar reasons. As the years passed, the community continued to grow, due to increased immigration for varied reasons, as well as first generation Salvadoran-Americans. The phenomena has repeated itself in other nations, such as Australia, Canada and Sweden, all places where many war refugees migrated to during the war. 

After the war, many expatriates --including myself-- trekked back to El Salvador to visit family, see old friends, etc. For many of us, it became a ritual we practiced on a regular basis. But for many, visiting presented a number of questions, especially to those that originally fled the country as a child or now wanted to travel back to El Salvador with children of their own.

What neighborhoods are considered safe?

How do I activate my mobile phone?

Can I rent a car with my license?

The list of questions is endless, and whenever possible, I chime in and provide some insight to those who may be asking, based on my direct experiences from my travels back to El Salvador. Over the years, a few individuals have suggested to me that I formalize some of my tidbits into a guide of sorts for folks wanting to visit and share some of those same curiosities.

So here it is, Somos Expats, a guide for expatriates (and others) wishing to visit El Salvador. I hope that you find information that is useful for your trip. If you any questions or specific topics you would like to see covered, drop me a note and I will be more than happy to get you an answer. Likewise, if any information becomes outdated or is incorrect, do not hesitate to send me an email or add a comment so I can correct it.

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