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Sunday, Aug 30, 2026
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El Salvador Tourism Income Surges as International Arrivals Approach 3 Million

El Salvador received nearly 3 million international tourists through July 2026, while tourism income rose 215% from pre-pandemic levels as the country recorded the fastest tourism growth in Central America and the Caribbean.
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