- WHY EL SALVADOR?
- INVEST
El Salvador is one of the most attractive countries in the region to establish and operate a business. In recent years, the Financial Times’ FDI Intelligence magazine has ranked El Salvador among the most cost-effective countries in the region.
El Salvador is an export platform to reach major markets thanks to the broad network of trade agreements with 42 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Together they represent a potential market of 1.2 billion consumers. These agreements provide flexible rules of origin, and the elimination or major reductions in import tariffs.
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Tourism
El Salvador is a country that extends from a coastal plain to a volcanic upland in the interior, bordering the North Pacific Ocean to the south and southwest, with Guatemala to the north northwest and Honduras to the north northeast. The amazing waves recognized worldwide as one of the best for surfing, together with the “Surf City” strategy have positioned the country as a key place for world surfing. El Salvador has friendly and warm people with high service-vocation, ideal for tourism related operations.
Key facts

Advantages of investing in El Salvador
- Solid and growing touristic demand. Annually, El Salvador welcomes approximately 2.4 million visitors.
- Air traffic hub with over 812 weekly arrivals and departures.
- Service-oriented workforce
- Differentiating value of waves for surf tourism
- Safe destination seal by the World Travel and Tourism Council
Investment Opportunities
- Hotels/Boutique hotels
- Convention centers
- Spas and wellness centers
- Surf City projects
- Theme parks and restaurants