Subject: Hotel Management and Tourism

Theme: Tourist Agent Profile

Teacher: Ernesto Paniagua

Student s name:

Silvia Oneyda Crespín Santos N° 31-4277-2008

San Salvador, September 22nd, 2012

Festival of the Calabiuzas at Tonacatepeque

According to locals, the tradition started when children used to ask from house to house for squash with panela honey, a traditional local sweet. The children became known as “the beggar of squash”. The participants used to dress as angels and carried pumpkins with candles lighted from the inside in order to light their way. This accessory became known as “calabiuza” from pumpkin in Spanish.During the walk, participants sing the chorus “We are angels from heaven. We come here asking for squash for our journey” this is accompanied by the rhythms of drums and whistles.

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Nejapa’s fireballs festival Panchimalco flower and palm festival

The main attraction of Nejapa is the festival of "Las Bolas de Fuego" (Fire Balls). The tradition is more than 100 years old; and began after the eruption of the volcano El Playon in November 1658. During the eruption the volcano threw incandescent balls of fire (or bombs) into the air.

The celebration is held every August 31st.

On the first Sunday of May every year, the small town of Panchimalco, lying close to San Salvador, celebrates its two patron saints with a spectacular festivity, known as “Fiesta de las Flores y Palmas”. Although the origin of this event comes from pre-Columbian Maya culture and used to commemorate the start of the rainy season.nowadays the festival honors Catholic saints, the Virgin of Rosario and Concepcion. Women strip the palm branches of their fronds and skewer flower blooms on them to create large colorful decoration.

National day of the pupusas

•Every second Sunday of November, a National day of the Pupusas is celebrated throughout El Salvador. pupusas are thick, hand-made corn tortilla. It can be stuffed with cheese (usually a soft Salvadoran cheese called Quesillo), fried pork rind (chicharrones), chicken, refried beans (frijoles refritos), or queso con loroco (loroco is a vine flower bud from Central America).

"Day of the Cross"

•The Day of the Cross is celebrated on May 3rd. It is a common belief. This celebration was done by the Indians in honor of the God of Rain. This celebration had the purpose of imploring the heavens for the benefit of the rain. Also, it was materialized by the Spaniards who introduced the adoration of the Cross instead of the God of Rain.

November 28 - San Miguel Carnival

On November, San Miguel celebrates its municipal festivities in honor of "Nuestra Señora De La Paz" (Our Lady of Peace), being the Carnival of San Miguel the final and main event that takes place on the last Saturday of the month. It is considered the biggest festival of entertainment, music and food in El Salvador and one of the largest in Central America. The beginnings of the Carnival itself date from 1959. Currently, this tradition continues to reflect the growth of the city and one of the motors for its economy.)

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SNew Year’s Day. January 1st

New Year’s Day which is on January 1st marks the stat of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated in the same way in pretty much every country people fill the streets, dance and count down the seconds and they shoot the fireworks.

Maundy Thursday.

It’s a Christian feast that is celebrated on the Thursday before Easter. This day celebrates the final meal of Jesus Christ with his apostles in the cenacle, just before his passion. It is the day that Jesus gives a new commandment to the disciples

Good Friday. Holy Saturday.

Good Friday. There are two major processions early in the morning there is the “Passion” which is the representation of the walk that Jesus took with the cross to Golgotha.

Holy Saturday .commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death. It is also known as Easter Eve,.It is also known as Judas day in Mexico, where people burn effigies of Judas.

Labor Day Fiestas de Agosto.

Government and private enterprises close their offices for the international Labor day.

Trade Unions make a parade commemorating that day.In EL Salvador is celebrates in May 1st

This party is celebrated on August 1st-6th of each year. They celebrate sport tournaments art exhibition, theater, fairs and other events. This is celebrated in honor to the patron “Saint El Salvador del Mundo (Jesus Christ)”

Independence Day

In 1821 the declaration of independence was signed . The first shout of independence was on November 5th, 1811 in San Salvador. In 1823 Delgado was elected president of the constituent assembly

Day of Race

Every October 12th many countries of Spanish-speaking world celebrate Columbus Day (Dia de la Raza). The dark side of military conquest and colonization aside, the encounter of the old and new worlds marks the new beginning of the new Latin America .

All Soul’s Day

In many catholic countries, people attend churches , which are appropriately draped in black. And visit their families graves . People take flowers to decorate the graves and visit them. In El Salvador its called “Dia de los Muertos”

Christmas

Christmas is the biggest even of celebration. As in El Salvador culture is quite influenced by the Roman Catholics. It’s celebrated in family and friends. Children open gifts. Houses, streets, restaurants, etc , are decorated with bright lights and other decorations.

New Year’s Eve

New year’s Eve marks the end of the year. At mid night the fireworks are burn and everybody give hugs to others. In El Salvador people say “Feliz Año Nuevo”. People ask wishes and eat chicken, turkey, tamales, and some other typical food.

El salvador presents a range of important national parks, its quantity and its uniqueness.

Touristic Places of El Salvador.

NATIONAL PARKS

Natural park Cerro Verde.

Aquatic park Sihuatehucan.

Santa Ana. Sonsonate.

Cerro verde (Santa Ana): In the West Terminal. in San Salvador, take route 201. Stay in the Congo and takes there the route 248 which takes you to the park.

Sihuatehuacan (Sonsonate): in the West Terminal, in San Salvador, take rout 201 going toward Santa Ana. Stay in INSA and takes there the route 51 “A” OR “B” urban.

Natural park Walter T. Deininger.

La Libertad.

Walter T. Deininger (La Libertad): Opposite the cemetery "Los Ilustres", in San Salvador, take the ruta102 or 197 traveling towards Puerto de la Libertad. Stay in "El Faro" and takes the ruta187 or 540, stay on the bus stop called "Tourism".

La Libertad.

Aquatic park Los Chorros.

Los Chorros (La Libertad):In Bolivar Park, in San Salvador, take Route 79 travels to Lourdes, Colon. Stay up to Los Chorros.

San Salvador.

Natural park Puerta del Diablo.

Puerta del Diablo( San Salvador): In the center of San Salvador, near to Mercado Central take route 12 destined to Planes de Renderos

Ilopango.

Aquatic park Apulo.

Apulo ( Ilopango): In the Avenida España, in San Salvador, take the route 15, it will take to Parque Apulo in the Lake of Ilopango.

Aquatic park Laguna de Apastepeque. Aquatic park Costa del Sol.

San Vicente.La Paz.

Laguna de Apastepeque (San Vicente): In the Eastern Terminal in San Salvador, take Route 116 or 301 which travels to San Miguel. Stay in forward on San Vicente and there take a pick-up, to Santa Clara or Apastepeque.

Costa del Sol ( La Paz): In the Eastern Terminal, in San Salvador, take the route 495 it will take you to Costa del Sol.

TYPICAL FOOD IN EL SALVADOR!!!

Las Pupusas

Also this revolt pupusa with mixed, like cheese, bacon, beans, chicharrón ingredients. Pupusas are the most widespread El Salvador typical food.

on 1 April 2005, airs the Legislative Decree No. 655.

A pupusa (of pipil pupusawa) is a thick corn tortilla handmade that is filled with one or more of the following ingredients: chicharrón, refried beans, cheese, cheese with flour.

TAMALES: APART FROM THE TRADITIONAL PORK OR CHICKEN TAMALES, THERE ARE ALSO OTHER VARIETIES, ALWAYS FROM MAIZE, AMONG THEM WE CAN MENTION “CHIPILÍN, PISQUES, AND SWEET TAMALES” THEY ARE MAINLY RAPPED WITH BANANA LEAVES.

IN ADDITION, ALSO CONSUME CORN, WHOSE MAIN INGREDIENT ARE GROUND AND MIXED WITH MILK OR BUTTER TENDER CORN TAMALES, SAME “ELOTE” LEAVES.

Salvadorian Desserts

• Tres leches Cake

(Pastel de Tres Leches): A cake soaked in three kinds of milk, including evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and cream.

• Semita: coffee cake with guava or pineapple jam.

• Pastelitos: pasty turnovers, stuffed

with sweets like

custard, jam or

caramelized fruit.

Beverages in El Salvador

The most popular El Salvador beer is Pilsener. Characteristic non-alcoholic beverages in El Salvador include Kolachampan, a sugarcane-flavored soda; tamarind juice; horchata, a sweet herb and spice-based El Salvador drink; and ensalada ("salad"), a drinkable blend of finely chopped tropical fruits.

Excellent Steakhouses and Seafood Options

La Hacienda Real: One of the best steaks in town and the prices range between $14.00 to $25.00

You can find them just across from La Gran Via mall.Señor Tenedor: Its a well known and established restaurant in El Salvador. You can delight your palate with delicious seafood, international and gourmet food; but they also do some of the best steaks in town. It has amazing prices! Find them at La Gran Via Shopping Center, (503) 2241-0700.

So we can mention some other restaurants such as: El Ancla Restaurant (sea food restaurant)Café de don Pedro (bar & resturant)El Sopón Tipico (soop restaurant)Típicos Margoth (typical food)

INTERNATIONAL CUOSIN

La Enoteca (Italina food)Il Buon Gustaio (Italian food)Kamakura (Japanese food)And many others

Where

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stay?

DECAMERON SALINITAS

Located just 50 minutes away from San Salvadorand only 90 minutes from the ComalapaInternationalAirport, with an  unique climate, sunny days and great atmosphere all year long.

IT HAS ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAM

It is located in Cantón Punta Remedios km 70, carretera a Sonsonate ,  Acajutla.

HILTON PRINCESS HOTEL

There are 204 elegant rooms and suites with breathtaking views of the city.40 minutes from Comalapa International Airport, the hotel is located in famous “Zona Rosa”, Colonia San Benito.

REAL INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

Its extensive facilities include 228 rooms, 6 suites and other amenities distributed on a 8 level building.Address: Los Heroes Boulevard and Sisimiles Ave., San Salvador. In front of Metrocentro Mall.

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

Located in one of the most prestigious areas of the capital. Trained staff will assist you in English, French and German.

There are 194 comfortable rooms and 9 suites on a 6 level building equipped with all modern amenities.

HOTEL BAHIA DEL SOL

Hotel Bahia del Sol is an important location for sport fishing, its marina is used to host important events, such as “In Search of the Marlin.”

A famous yearly international fishing contest.

SUMPUL RIVER

RIVERS & LAKES

LEMPA RIVER

La Palma and San Ignacio.With a length of 77 kilometers, the Sumpul River is shared with Honduras; it originates on the slopes of Cerro El Pital.One of the benefits of this river is that it’s a fishing resource for locals. It also helps in the irrigation process of many vegetable plantations of the surrounding communities.

Lempa River in Central America It rises in Guatemala near Esquipulas crosses a corner of Honduras, and enters El Salvador at Citalá.

it flows eastward for over 80 miles (130 km) and then southward for 65 miles (105 km) across the southern mountain range to enter the Ocean Pacific.

Sapo River

SAPO RIVER Located in the extreme northeast of the Department of Morazán, 250. KM. from San Salvador. With its impressive bed of clean and cold waters of Turquoise colour, through a large area of approximately 6 hectares between pine and oak forests.

Suchitlan Lake

It’s located in the Department of Cuscatlán . It is located at 475 m above sea levelAccess Via San Salvador Pan American Highway to San Martin (19 Km) San Martín to Suchitoto 28 Kms. a total of 47 Km

ILOPANGO LAKE

This Lake has an approximate area of 70 square kilometers and is surrounded by three departments: San Salvador, La Paz and Cuscatlan.The maximum depth of this lake has an estimated 230 meters.

Columbian era where by the eruption of a volcano which affected around 200 kilometers in all directions

COATEPEQUE LAKE

It experienced a fierce period of activity megateluric that ended with an explosion that left the huge gap of more than 20 kilometers from radio and about two of depth, which began a long process of capturing rainwater and groundwater to become Lake.

Museums David J. Guzman Museum was founded

in 1883,the Museum presents 5 rooms in lathe a: human settlements, agriculture, craft production, trade and Exchange, Religion, arts and forms of communication; In addition to a room for temporary exhibitions. Specialized library, Auditorium, parking and tours.

Art Museum (MARTE)Three rooms dedicated to local and international exhibitions, a great room permanently dedicated to the history of Salvadorean painting and video projection room. Shop, parking, taxi stop.

ENRIQUE SALAVERRIA SCULPTURE MUSEUM

Open since 1999, displays nearly 80 works in different materials of the sculptor Salaverria, originating in Juayua. Between exhibited parts "Movement and women" of 3 meters and half carved in Cedar.Museum of Television and Salvadorean cinema.MILITARY MUSEUM

Dedicated to investigate, rescue, preserve and exhibit to the public elements of the culture and history of El Salvador. You have a file with collections of photographs, audio, film, video, posters, objects and publications on issues of identity, culture and historic memory. Specialized file: documents and photography.