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Bienvenidas, are we ready for El Salvador? ✨ 🇸🇻
This Self-Care for Latinas retreat is in collaboration with Raquel Reichard, Author of Self-Care for Latinas.
After the incredible energy of our retreats in Guatemala and Peru, we’re thrilled to add El Salvador as the newest country in the Self-Care for Latinas Retreat lineup this year. This celebration in El Salvador invites you to reconnect, recharge, and experience self-care in a bold, vibrant, and deeply meaningful way. Surrounded by culture, community, and joy!
Self-Care for Latinas is an empowering guide that helps Latinas prioritize their well-being while navigating daily challenges. Featuring over one hundred exercises, the book offers practical tools to support mental health, manage stress, advocate for oneself, and address burnout, all while encouraging readers to embrace joy and self-worth.
Written by Raquel Reichard, a respected writer and cultural critic, the book highlights and uplifts the experiences of Latina and Caribbean women while fostering conversations around healing, empowerment, and community.
This experience is created for women who are curious, open-hearted, and ready to travel with intention.
We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a lived practice. Women of all races, cultures, sexual orientations, religions, and identities are welcome here. We believe travel should feel safe, affirming, and expansive for everyone.
This is an inclusive, community-first space, held with care and mutual respect. We ask all travelers to arrive with openness, consideration, and respect for others and our world.
Come as you are. Be curious. Be respectful. Be ready.
Enjoy 6 days and 5 nights in beautiful four-star accommodations, shared rooms perfect for two travelers. Come with a friend or let us thoughtfully match you.
Breakfast provided at all accommodations
Airport pick-up and drop-off at El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL)
Private, professional, certified, English-speaking local female guide to lead you through activities and share local knowledge.
On ground transportation to the activities and hotels
Entrance to selected parks and natural spaces, allowing you to enjoy El Salvador’s lush landscapes and outdoor highlights at a relaxed pace.
A museum dedicated to collecting and preserving memories of the Salvadoran civil war, incorporating memories across the political spectrum.
A fun and colorful adventure through one of the country’s most playful attractions, perfect for lighthearted moments and unforgettable photos.
A hands-on cooking class led by local women, where you’ll learn to make El Salvador’s most iconic dish while connecting through culture, tradition, and food.
(Nahuizalco & Ataco) Explore vibrant artisan towns known for colorful murals, local crafts, markets, and authentic cultural traditions.
Visit a local coffee farm to learn about Salvadoran coffee production, from bean to cup, with tastings and insight into its cultural importance.
Trek to the summit of the Santa Ana Volcano, the highest volcano in El Salvador, for breathtaking views and a chance to see its striking turquoise crater lake.
Airfare from the U.S. is not included to give travelers more flexibility and affordability. However, airport pick-ups will be provided.
Tips and gratuities for drives and guides (Suggested, ultimately up to client’s discretion)
Meals other than those specified in 'What's Included‘. Lunch and Dinner recommendations will be specifically curated by us, however, is ultimately not required.
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is not included and is required for all participants.
Day 1: Arrival in San Salvador & Welcome Dinner
Day 2: San Salvador Highlights, Journey to Santa Ana, & Pupusa Class
Day 3: Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lake Coatepeque Dinner
Day 4: Ruta de las Flores & Coffee Process Tour
Day 5: Beach Day & Optional Surf Session
Day 6: Farewell, El Salvador
Arrive in San Salvador and settle into your hotel before gathering for a warm welcome experience.
Start the day exploring San Salvador’s historic and cultural highlights, including vibrant plazas and iconic landmarks. Add a touch of fun with a visit to the famous Rainbow Slide before continuing the journey toward the mountains and Santa Ana to finish with a hands-on pupusas class, learning to prepare El Salvador’s most beloved traditional dish while connecting with the group over food and culture.
Take on the rewarding hike to the summit of Santa Ana Volcano, where sweeping views and fresh mountain air await. After the hike, unwind with a scenic dinner overlooking the stunning blue waters of Lake Coatepeque.
After an early breakfast, you’ll explore the scenic Ruta de las Flores, visiting the charming towns of Nahuizalco and Ataco, known for their indigenous roots, colorful streets, and artisan markets. The day continues with a coffee process tour, where you’ll learn the journey from bean to cup. In the afternoon, you’ll drive to El Zonte to unwind by the ocean and enjoy a relaxed beachside dinner.
Enjoy a free day at the beach to relax, explore, or simply soak in the coastal vibes. Optional surf lessons are available for those wanting to try riding the waves, or you can choose to rest and enjoy the ocean breeze.
Enjoy a relaxed final morning to savor your last moments in El Salvador. Take in the coastal air, share heartfelt goodbyes, and depart feeling refreshed, connected, and filled with memories from a truly nourishing retreat.
Welcome to The World Within Us Travels! ✨ We are a women-led, sustainable travel company curating intentional journeys around the world. We host retreats, group trips, and custom-designed experiences that bring your travel dreams to life. From Egypt and Bali to Tanzania, Guatemala, Peru, and beyond, we create meaningful journeys. We work with local female guides, partner with sustainable hotels, and collaborate with indigenous storytellers to design culturally rooted experiences that honor community, connection, and real impact.