I traveled SOLO in El Salvador's most dangerous city - San Salvador
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- San Salvador is known to be El Salvador's most dangerous city. Well, in this travel vlog, I share my raw experience of San Salvador.
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00:00 San Salvador History
1:32 Walking tour of San Salvador
5:02 Other Solo Travelers in San Salvador
6:32 Walking Solo in San Salvador
9:50 Trying to Understand the History
12:27 Concert
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A brilliant video Diana, you capture the spirit of a place, you inform, your passion flows freely. You make me smile & at the end almost cry with you!
Take care and stay safe x 🙏❤🇬🇧
yes brillianr
Diana, you've no idea how much your story resonates with me and my story. I was born in El Salvador but was forced to flea when I was a child. 44 years later, El Salvador calls me back.
You SHOULD go back! I met at least 5 immigrants who started the sentence saying “It was so dangerous here”
@@dianawanderlust 11:20 what is wrong with you? in one sentence you are saying that gangmemers killed civilians every day and next you are conserned because gang members have no rights in prison. You are brain washed with liberal talking points that kills people in the west every day.
The people that told you that San Salvador is dangerous are haters they don’t want people to know that El Salvador is the safest country in Central America.
You are right it is probably the safest nation in the western hemisphere.
It may have already surpassed Canada, to become safest in the whole Continent.
@@JCVCarlocanada is trash
I sincerely would not like the mass tourism would invade El Salvador..
@@jaimejavierbprices are already going up in tourists areas like La Libertad 🥲
As an American who has gone to Salvi 5 times over 15 years and just got back in May of 2023, there is nothing remotely wrong with Salvi. The people are friendly, it is a beautiful country and I have gone alone 3 times and never encountered any problems at all. The bus she is talking about, I took from Salvi to Guatemala City and back again. There were no problems, it cost $40 one way and I was alone. Don't believe everything you read or hear.
Thank u. Going this week solo. Need all the info I can get
@@TheresaofTheWorld You'll have a blast. I would recommend seeing the sights in the City. Go to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Nacional Palace is gorgeous. Church of the Rosary is very unique. Then try to get to the beach. I like La Libertad but if you want to hang around a bunch of expats and surfers go to Sunzal. I don't so I avoid it. Go to the mountains Tamanique is pretty cool. If you have time, take the bus I mentioned and travel to Guatemala. That was fun. Avoid the taxis and use Uber. Uber drivers prefer cash so take cash with you. Salvi runs on American dollars so I always take about $300 cash in small bills - $1, $5 and $10 so you can tip and pay for little things. In the city you can obviously use your debit card. If you have any questions I'm happy to answer. I love Salvi. It's a beautiful, safe country and I hope it stays as fresh as it is. If you like ruins, I recommend San Andres. A short trip from the City. Tazumal is also a nice one. They don't compare to some of the great ruins in the world, but they are very cool to see. Also try to get to the Mercado Nacional de Artesinas to buy some knick knacks and Picnic is a gorgeous place to eat up in the hills.
Wow! Amazing video Diana, you bring the story of El Salvador to life with great videography and heartfelt narration. The raw emotions you display as you connect with the locals based on your own life experiences is very moving. You are wise beyond your years Diana, and you’re beautiful spirit shines brightly in these videos. Keep up the outstanding work 👍
Thank you James so much ❤️❤️
Dear Diana, your video has great information, showing the life and culture of El Salvador. I do want to say that there are still Indigenous people in El Salvador in towns like Izalco, Nahuizalco, Santo Domingo de Guzman and Panchimalco. In 1934, there was a masacre called La Matanza where mostly Indigenous people were killed. The government of that time forbid the language and cultural outfits for many decades; our Indigenous people are still alive in El Salvador. ❤🇸🇻
Thanks for sharing
You were emotional and cry because it is great to know some countries and places really are changing for good. Humanity is no losing the road.
For peace, for hope. The hope and calm that you can see in people's faces is contagious. 😢❤
It's amazing a forainer can express exactly what i feel about My country, they good Things and the Bad Things, i love this country, i call this feeling "the salvadoran life experience" and it's undiscribable
The eye patch situation made me laugh 😆
Glad you enjoyed our beautiful El Salvador 🇸🇻🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
😂😂😂😂 thanks for watching
💙🇸🇻💙🇸🇻💙🇸🇻💙 Welcome and
thank you for sharing your good thoughts of El Salvador. El Salvador welcomes everyone who wishes to visit. 🇸🇻💙🕊💙🕊💙🕊🇸🇻
Hi ya Diana….Lovely to see you again and to also see and feel how passionate you are towards the El Salvadorian people and their plight and hopeful freedom…..You are so blessed to be doing what you are doing and thank you for sharing this with us….Keep safe and careful, as always….Coby x
PS Have a coffee on me….
This is third or forth coffee from you! I appreciate it a lot! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@dianawanderlust You can never get enough coffee….unless your like me and allergic to caffeine!!! Decaf for me please…
Allergic to coffee? I am so sorry @@coby1111
Another AMAZING video! You're making me want to visit San Salvador for the first time ever!
I really appreciate you still watching my videos
@@dianawanderlust of course! They're great!
Hi Diana , I’m Salvadorian and I was feeling so emotional the way that you explained the history of people in El Salvador THANK YOU for trusting and visiting us 🤗
Diana, I am from El Salvador and I know the entire history of my country, and I want to say thank you very much for showing our country in such a transparent and exciting way that from the bottom of my heart, this video of yours is one, if not the best I have seen, I share your ideas.
What a fantastic video! Thank you so much for telling the story of San Salvador, I kinda want to go there now...
You will be welcome.
I love how you learnt the history of the country to understand the politics of it. That's how I want to travel too, learn the history and politics of a country, and the archeology. One understands how the world works
Wow, what a beautiful words and story Diana.
I'm so glad you got to see the real El Salvador now, and heard how was before.😢
Thanks Diana for showing the wonderful country of el salvador. My loving country. ❤
Thank you for your tears and honest thoughts. You understand what our people are going through , unfortunately many outside of ES do not. Thank you for putting it into words and showing an appreciation for what the people of Georgia and El salvador were and are going through. Awesome video! 👌 from a salvadran American in New Jersey great job!
Thanks so much
I loved this video. Thank you! I hope I can visit El Salvador someday. I'm so thankful for Nayib Bukele.
Thank you for one more insight into another country that I only noticed on a map until today. It is very nice to see how your vlogs evolve and I love to see a lot more. Stay healthy, curious and open minded. Have always safe travels and buen camino.
Thank you Dave! Guess what, I will be doing a 6 day trekking from Bologna to Flores. I am very excited
@@dianawanderlust sounds nice. Once a pilgrim, always a pilgrim 😀
Congrats on 5k+ you deserve so much more! I'm doing a collective catch-up on your videos; I had visa issues and so much stress the past few months but luckily my visa got prolonged for another year. I went to Frankfurt because my dad was visiting for the book fair from Tbilisi, due to his work and my brother arrived as well. We crashed at a Georgian friend's whom we hadn't seen for a long time but we never ended up going to the Book-fair as this year was super-crowded, with fans cuing up for hours to meet their favorite authors...Despite not going, I ended up filming so much in the 3/4 days we spent there...and my book translation might get published but I shouldn't say hop before the jump. Rambled on, now to your video: 1) I like the way you structured it, with news bits and commentary in the beginning. 2) Nice shot of the priest. 3) your commentary always comes from your heart -> loved the comparison with Georgia. Will you be voting in these important times, even though you don't live in Georgia? The current government needs to go...
...what to say, Diana... what to say... seeing young people like you gives so much hope... sending love and blessings to you... 💖🙏☮
Keep it that good work girl, we love you so much in El Salvador.
Great video! Hope you felt welcome in El Salvador. Just 3 points where I differ with views expressed in your video. First, whoever told you not to go to San Salvador has not been to San Salvador in a long time. It is a very safe and green city. Maybe they just wanted you to avoid traffic. Traffic is horrendous. Secondly, I live here in El Salvador and I can testify that you don’t have to worry about wearing the numbers “13” or “18” anymore ESPECIALLY if you’re a tourist. I go to soccer games and watch kids wear it on their backs, something that used to be taboo. It used to be dangerous because of the gang association, but we are free now! And lastly, you stated that most people don’t trust the government here. This really surprised me. Statistics (internationally recognized polling organizations like Gallup) have consistently shown that 90% of Salvadorans do trust the current President and government so there is a disconnect here with what you experienced. It may be that you mostly spoke to the people in the opposing minority who don’t like how El Salvador is advancing. As far as the arrest of gang members, I’m sure there are innocent people imprisoned but I’ve had friends and acquaintances who have been released from jail after investigations showed their innocence. No country is exempt from this sad reality not the US, not Georgia and certainly not El Salvador. What’s great is that the vast majority now feel free to visit family members and friends in what used to be rival gang territory. People go out at all hours of the day, ride public transportation without fear, delivery guys go into what used to be red zones, kids are not being recruited into gangs while in school, homes aren’t being taken over by criminals and people are really optimistic about the future. I loved the moment towards the end when you got emotional. It shows a genuine feeling of solidarity and empathy. Thank you for your visit and hope you come back soon!
True. Good points.
Muy muy cierto!! True
I hope she reads your comments, because she was misinformed about the situation with the government.thanks for clarifying.🎉🎉🎉
Diana, this is your best video till date, you have presented very special information to the audience in a very good way.. This video also shows that you have excellent understanding of different subjects. Keep going dear, waiting for your India tour..❣️ love from India 🎉u r so kind u love people u care abt humanity n values u hv a beautiful heart ❤
Thanks so much
Me gusto mucho tu video, vibe, y todo, también me hiciste llorar un poco, gracias por tus palabras a mi país.
Comeback one day :)
Gracias!
Thanks for visiting my tropical country! I know, you are not disappointed. I bet you will be back soon.
Thank you Diana for sharing such touching story and awesome video. I hear all the plazas you showed on the video are more amazing now, beautifully restored.
My mom and dad were from EL Salvador but now we are all in Canada and are happy
Most dangeruos city is no more , now is the most safe city of center America . i saw u learned a lot from el salvador , nice video .
congratulations Diana, for your very nice video, it is interesting how you show the places you visit. ❤❤
Loved this video, very underrated channel. Thank you for coming, I hope you had a nice experience. Please come back soon
❤️❤️❤️
Bienvenida a nuestro país El Salvador 🇸🇻
Diana!!! You did a great video about my country that's what we need people that really tell the truth about what is going on in the country. You experienced yourself the life of the people there. GREAT JOB!!!
Fantastic video, so much spirit and insight. Good for you! I just discovered your channel and will follow your other videos now.
Ohh you uploaded it... i was waiting for your video
15:22 a big light struck behind you during this unraveling of emotions.. you’re very powerful
I loved this video!!!
Im salvadorian living the change in my country. I experienced the before and after and believe me that no one fears the army or police but the criminals or relatives of gangster that are in jail now. And yes, people arrested is investigated and many has been released. Thanks for visited my country ❤ and sharing.
love from canada, we'll all be free one day all over the globe !
I’m going this week. Solo. Thank u for this. I’m just trying to decide whether I should chop up my stay to different places
I recommend Santa Ana (stay at hostel Casa Verde) and camping at El Espíritu de la Montaña. La Union was also super cute
Thanks to visited my country!
As always your videos are a delight, been missing watching your adventures and listening to your lovely Spanish :)
Haha thanks for the compliment on my Spanish, I need it sometimes ❤️❤️
Diana greetings from Maryland USA 🇺🇸 I'm Salvadoreño and thanks for visiting my country your video is awesome gorgeous I love it thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
I know how you feel. Much love and respect ❤
Hello Diana. Will there be more uploads from El Salvador? That is why I am here for 😀 Best wishes for you on your travels and be safe!
Yes there will be few more videos
I was like relax dude.. I don't have any Bitcoins... 🙄🤣🤣
Then the eye Hospital 🤣🤣
You're funny as F! Subscribed!!
I’m not you but I feel your feelings listening your words. 🌹
Please be aware that the ones complaing about those who are in prison might be iether relatives or wifes of gansters who used to extorsion, murder or even rape inocent citizens. They many of them were completely aware about the gangsters doing but would say nothing because they were also benefitting. Honest every day working people do not fear the authorities but those who may be involved in crime will always fear them. Thanks for visitting El Salvador.
Wow Diana you're a singular person I really enjoy your video it's simple beautiful. Nice to meet you I from here El Salvador Thank you💙🤝
What an amazing video. I’m from El Salvador and I loved your honest take on the country. ❤
Muchas gracias
It is beautiful what You got to experience un My country Even You didnt go to the countryside it's amazing, i've lived un San Salvador My Home life and i have 1 year living in the countryside and it's amazing a other parte of the salvadoran life experience
95+ of the population are happy and suppor the President.
That is reason you will see souvenirs about President Bukele.
El .Salvador .Land .Of .Mayas .Majestic..Volcanos .Beutys..Lakes..Tropical..Beaches..In .CENTRAL..AMERICA .😃😃😃😃😃
I love you video when you get excited remembering and comparing at minute 15:19
Excelent video You help People of other nation to undertand our reality
People in general stare anybody they see; so don't feel uncomfortable. It's their own way to be; here or in the US. And you are right about art in general and music. It's kind of sad, romantic if you will. And yes fear is part of life.
I just got back from El Salvador after 12 yrs of not visiting due to the gang violence. I stayed mostly in San Salvador and went to the historic city center late at night on several occasions. I never felt unsafe in my 2 weeks there. I got an opportunity to speak with the ppl there and I heard both sides of the story regarding the safety and security most ppl now feel and the heavy handed approach the govt has taken (Including unjust arrests). While there is no denying this uncomfortable reality I think overall it has, in the short term, been a net positive. Only time will tell if abuse of power gets out of control. Hopefully not. The ppl have suffered for long enough.
On another note, you mentioned you didnt see any of the indigenous population at the beginning of the video. There is a small town I visited not too far from San Salvador called Panchimalco (I think that's how you spell it). It was established by the indigenous population that were fleeing Spanish rule. Its surrounded by mountains and is nestled in the valley below near "devils door" cool place to check out. We got some traditional hand made fabrics that were made by the towns cooperative.
I'm glad your experience was as pleasant as mine
Hey Diana! I'm one of those kids you met in Baghdati. Hope you're safe!
Hey there! Yes I am safe and sound in Mexico ❤️ how are you?
Wow, what an interesting, informative and entertaining Video. Loved to watch it. Greetings from Germany! D
Cheers! ❤️
Very creative, informative and fun 😊
You understand perfectly our feelings as salvadoreans is like to be in your home again.
Gamarjoba chica! Que Viva Sakartvelo!! Que gracioso, parts of Tbilisi reminded me of San Salvador....
Quegotas kenal
Great video Diana👍
El Salvador is MAGICO.
Indeed! Can’t wait to come back
Been a while since I've seen one of your videos. I enjoyed your take on the country... especially from your unque perspective. The bitcoin thing is interesting. As always the style of storytelling you've developed for your videos is captivating... at least to me... but you already know I'm a fan. Cheers and adventure on!
Thanks so much Marcel! I’m always excited to see your comments. What is the storytelling style that you like in my videos? I’m interested
@@dianawanderlust part of it is in the editing that doesn't linger... and coupled with your candor sprinkled with a quirky sense of humor that makes your videos engaging. you have a great way of making a point backed with visuals. also, particularly moving in this one is relating and connecting your own experiences in your home country with El Salvador. :)
@@dathang ❤️❤️❤️
Nice video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
"eye hospital" had me on the floor! LOL!!
you also made me cry, you are just a pure soul god bless you
Lol, you took me out with your observations about the people wearing eye patches🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
You have amazing editing skills
Wonderful video! I love how you connect with the world and share your experience with us. Seems to me that you have found freedom:-)
Thank you so much! Connecting to the world, people, places, stories, etc. is the most interesting and important thing to me
@@dianawanderlust I hope that you`re still experiencing the world and enjoy it! Miss your updates and worry a bit when you`re silent. Calm me down. Please.
@@stian5781 why don’t we connect on instagram. I post there regularly
Excelente video. Solo para decirte que somos nosotros los ciudadanos de este noble y bello país quienes hemos decidido poner fin a tanta violencia he injusticia de cada rincón del país y no vamos a tolerar qué cambie el rumbo de positivo a negativo, eso si que NO. Nosotros sabemos que voto MASIVO MATA FRAUDE Y ya quedo demostrado acá, qué EL DINERO ALCANZA CUANDO NADIE SE LO ROBA. felicidades y bendiciones
It took me 2 weeks to see this video because of the title ! You sure change it because your message is beautiful everything what you said about your country Georgia , that’s my biggest fear too ❤
Thank you for sharing this!
I still think about El Salvador almost every day. I was there in August. Wish you guys the peace and happiness with all my heart
Thank you for sharing this!
I still think about El Salvador almost every day. I was there in August. Wish you guys the peace and happiness with all my heart
Diana, this was a really interesting and personal video. Thank you. How much time did you spend there?
I spent 5 days in San Salvador and 3 weeks in El Salvador
As human we love our families but we also love our country
I love you! 😘🫂😊🌷
I feel it's important to share my perspective as someone who has lived in El Salvador my entire life, particularly as a post-war individual with no direct experience of that era. The issue of gangs has always been present, but I must admit, I have personally never found myself in a situation where I felt threatened or scared by anyone less by a gang member. It's crucial to note that gang activities were concentrated in specific areas, not widespread across the entire country as often perceived from foreigners and even Salvadorans who left the country during the war time. This isn't to deny the existence of these groups, but to clarify that their presence isn't as ubiquitous as commonly believed. Indeed, their influence was significant, especially since they operated in densely populated regions.
On a personal note, I have never ventured beyond the main streets of these areas for obvious reasons, and have always felt safe. While some might consider my experience, and that of my family and friends, as fortunate or atypical, it does offer a different perspective on life in El Salvador amidst the concerns about gang activity.
The current president's radical approach to addressing gang violence has had mixed reactions. People living in areas directly affected by gangs were understandably relieved. However, this approach has raised concerns due to the extent of incarcerating individuals without concrete proof of their involvement with gangs. Many argue that there was no alternative, yet I believe that a more measured approach, involving thorough investigations, would have led to the incarceration of those truly responsible. This method might have been potentially more effective in the long-term stability and justice within our communities.
In response to your comment about "people now being able to have a normal life," I believe this perspective doesn't fully encapsulate the reality. Speaking from my own experience and that of those around me, I've always had what I would consider a normal life. This includes growing up in a regular family, living in a typical house, attending school, pursuing higher education at a university, and now holding a regular job.
Wow young lady. You are an inspiration for the future 🙏🙏🙏. May the heavens always continue to bless you. From a Salvadoran. 😊
Thank you so much for your visit to my beautiful land ❤🥺
I am savadrian thank you for visiting our country saludos front California.
Saludos!
Great video!!! You are welcome back anytime!! 🙋!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Welcome to my country, El pulgarsito de America. Vamos mi gente para adelante, y ningún paso así atrás.
Nice!! ❤️💙
Welcome to El Salvador ❤❤❤
I was born in El Salvador I haven’t gone in 9 years seems safer now. I always find it funny when people eat pupusas with a fork and a knife. Suludos desde North Hollywood California. 😊
As Salvadoran , I do appreciate that we finally are free in our own land. When I compare what the Palestinian poeple is undergoing I feel blessed.
Hello thank you visiting my country and make all of those good remarks. Just let me give my point of view as Salvadoran about what you say of people not liking the government well I don't know where you get that idea might be from foreign press? If you ask every person if they like Nayib Bukele you will be surprise and he is the government so don't let a few propaganda pro- gangs out there confuse you. Ask what the people feel, please the people don't listen Soros propaganda againts the people of my country.
Finally, after 2 months. Thanks God
Haha sorry I just felt really really uninspired 😢
My grandparents and dad fled Salvador during the civil war and I've always been told I cannot go back to Salvador because it's too dangerous. It's left me feeling so stripped of family, culture, a life I could have had. It gives me so much hope for the future knowing I could maybe go someday 💖
Wow !! Classical music concert for $ 9 !!! I'm in !! Beautiful AWESOME 😍 👌 👏 👍 They sounded very nice !! 😀 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️el salvador 💞
I know right? I felt so lucky to be there
@@dianawanderlust YES !! So wonderful !! Lucky you !! Thank you so much for the video & your reply !! 😊 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇸🇻💞
Diana you are a beautiful person. You should come in 10 years, you'll see a completely New country ....
I can’t wait ❤️
I was born in El Salvador but I left when I was 18 years old now I am 56 now. I cried with you and became emotional too, because I felt your honesty and emotions. God bless you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much
მიდი დი, მიაწექი, უეჭ მინიმუმ 50კ საბსქრაიბერი 2024 წელს!!!!! ❤
Thank you
🇬🇪 is one of my fav countries in the world 🥺🥺🥺😍😍
Glad to hear
Hi great video as Salvadorean i guarantee you that what you felt in the end and what you lived through in Georgia you relay too the different is the president and the salvadoreans will continue with this change and protect it because is our first time they enjoy freedom, reasons why I left 35 years ago to USA but my heart still in the little country because I loved it and 😂for it , thank you for this visit to the must dangerous country before and happy🎉🎉 for the change perfect but is perfect now for us with all my ❤
greate
❤thank you for visiting El Salvador 😊❤
Thank you for watching
Booked my ticket and my anxiety is really getting the best of me.
You will be just fine 🥹
Greate video
Thanks
Theoretically the best form of government would be a benevolent and wise monarch/dictator.