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@SenorPescador

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American expat in El Salvador

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American

Lives in La Libertad

Speaks englisj,spanish, mandarin, italian, little Thai

Registration: 27 March 2011

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SenorPescador replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cooking like a local in El Salvador by Priscilla

Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in El Salvador. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are ...

SenorPescador replied to a thread
6 years ago
Priscilla

Cooking like a local in El Salvador by Priscilla

Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in El Salvador. What are some of the most popular local dishes that are ...

SenorPescador

Hola me modaron a ES in 1994, conoces alla desde 1985, pero no hay muchas buenas cocineros en estes dias, la comida fue horrible, mejor me comio en las calles Mexico, Asia etc. necesitaba a ensenar mi cocinera como me gusto, muchas veces pero, PERO ... Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to El Salvador? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in El Salvador, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...

SenorPescador

heading back ASAP El Salvador is best, Colombia es mi fav [Moderated] Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

Doing business in El Salvador by Julien

Hi, are foreign investors welcome in El Salvador? Is it complicated to register a company in El Salvador? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in El Salvador? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...

SenorPescador

I moved there in 1993, put in the first factory in a Zona Franca after the peace accords were signed . Doing business in latin countries being A GRINGO from USA is a beat and tests your patience, as common sense is not common in latinolandia, ... Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kenjee

Music in El Salvador by Kenjee

Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in El Salvador? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...

SenorPescador

I enjoy greatly the music there the mariachi's and then there is Max my Fav that hangs at Cafe Don Pedro, Roosevelt, lots of great local bands and I have seen many concerts of international musicians that have passed thru, Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in El Salvador by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in El Salvador? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess… what are the characteristics of the driving ...

SenorPescador

I moved there in 1994, it has changed as more cars coming in less inexperienced drivers but for riding motorcycles all that time lots more respect but overall latinos are not that good of drivers, machisimo, less educated and those with cars have ... Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Top 5 tips to live in El Salvador by expat.com

Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in El Salvador. What recommendations would ...

SenorPescador

be nice respect the locals be aware at all times of course go jump in the ocean then go to the mountains within an hour great beer and local fresh food best place to invest, work and put folks to work support the local businesses over the POS ... Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in El Salvador by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in El Salvador. Don't forget to mention where in El Salvador you are living. How much does it cost to live in El Salvador? > accommodation prices > public transportation ...

SenorPescador

gracias thanks for the stats Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
hvnlydrms

Gangs by hvnlydrms

I'm thinking of visiting El Salvador with my husband, but I've heard that there are dangerous gangs. How serious of a problem is it? Is it safe for site-seeing, shopping, or using public transportation? Are there specific areas that are ...

SenorPescador

de nada El Salvador is great, IMHO not for most gringos thanks God Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Top 5 tips to live in El Salvador by expat.com

Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in El Salvador. What recommendations would ...

SenorPescador

ok, like respect the people, be nice, don't litter, support the local small scale businesses and go surfing Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Top 5 tips to live in El Salvador by expat.com

Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in El Salvador. What recommendations would ...

SenorPescador

I moved there in 1994 started the move in September 1993, maybe flew back and forth 10-12 times that year and then drove down in 1998 with my attack Yorkie I can tell you tales Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in El Salvador – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in El Salvador in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of El Salvador you are living in. How much does it cost to live in El Salvador? > ...

SenorPescador

not bad for the prices you are quoting fairly right on I stay sometimes Alameda Roosevelt $38 night incl breakfast and newspaper most houses I rented since 1994 nice were about 400 month Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in El Salvador – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in El Salvador in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of El Salvador you are living in. How much does it cost to live in El Salvador? > ...

SenorPescador

it is still less than the USA maybe 1/4th to 1/3rd I moved there in 1994 Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
10 years ago
hvnlydrms

Gangs by hvnlydrms

I'm thinking of visiting El Salvador with my husband, but I've heard that there are dangerous gangs. How serious of a problem is it? Is it safe for site-seeing, shopping, or using public transportation? Are there specific areas that are ...

SenorPescador

I moved there in 1994, before serious gang problem, they do not mess with us gringos, serious consequences if they do, be cool respect great people and country the gangs mainly kill each other some extortion but many now are dealing with , at a ... Read More

SenorPescador replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Salvadoran postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

SenorPescador

it is good for me, I moved there in 1994, at age 40 met a goal, just stuck back here in this sick sad USA with family, Mom's matters and then death from the sick health care system, but back again soon, to work and play and be healthier Read More