About lasupergatta

Status:

Considering a Move Abroad 

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

United States

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

El Salvador: 10 Tips for Living in El Salvador:

Hello, I am considering applying for a great non-profit job in San Salvador. I have heard mixed reviews from friends of mine about San Salvador, but most of them don't recommend me going to live there---mostly because it isn't safe and would limit me quite a bit in my lifestyle, especially as a single woman, etc. I have traveled to almost every country in Latin America, except El Salvador unfortunately, and am trying to get an idea from other expats about the life there. Is it really that unsafe? Is it easy to just rent a room in a shared apartment, or a one bedroom apartment? Any idea on cost? Most of the information I saw about expats living there were about buying nice houses...but I will be earning very little as it is a non-profit job. My friend told me that also because of security most people keep to some big centro comerciales and that's about it. Is that true? No outdoor lifestyle, nice parks, etc? Do most people own cars, or traveling with public transportation is okay? I heard it is a great place to live on the other hand because it is easy to go to wonderful places on the weekends. I was a tourleader throughout Central America and Cuba, so I have a lot of experience with the lifestyle of Central, but not so sure about living in San Salvador. I am not a fan of Guatemala City/Tegus for example, so if it is similar I may look for another opportuniy I think. Any opinions/feedback would be appreciated! thanks!

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