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El Salvador Prepares for Twelve International Cruise Ship Arrivals

El Salvador is scheduled to receive 12 international cruise ships during the upcoming season beginning in late August, bringing thousands of visitors to Pacific coastal destinations and archaeological sites as authorities seek to expand tourism revenue.
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