From gorgeous beaches to bustling cities, El Salvador has something for everyone.

The seaside Central American country — long a popular tourist destination for bargain-hunting travelers and influencers on a quest for that Perfect Instagram Post — made a splash in 2021 when it announced that it would accept Bitcoin as legal tender. As our sister site, AfroTech, reported, El Salvador — which also accepts the US Dollar as a form of legal tender — is the first Central American country (and in fact, the first country in the world) to adopt the popular digital fiat as a form of legal tender.

By the way: in case Salvadoran food isn’t your thing (which begs the question…why not? I mean, pupusas are the stuff of legend…), the country also has 19 McDonald’s scattered throughout its square footage — and you can get a Desayuno Tradicional (the equivalent of a “Big Breakfast” and featuring eggs, a biscuit, hash browns, and sausage patties) for about .0001 Bitcoin, so you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.

Mickey D’s aside, if you only have one day to spend in El Salvador, these five must-see spots are essential for your short sojourn. And the best part of all: they’re all affordable and beautiful!

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