Tour guide in San Salvador Benjamin R.

San Salvador, El Salvador

English, Spanish

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Since Oct 9, 2013

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I'm Benjamin R., your private tour guide in San Salvador

Guide #8974

5.0 (48)

Welcome to El Salvador, "the land of precious things" as our ancestors called it. I am Benjamin, your local tour guide and driver. El Salvador is a new destination for tourists in Central America, I invite you to be one of the first to discover it Let me show you the variety of precious things here. It's being great being the first local guide who started operations for ToursByLocals in El Salvador back in 2014 My 12 years experience as a tour guide in El Salvador, and other important destinations like Copan in Honduras, Antigua Guatemala, Chichicastenango and Atitlan lake in Guatemala allows me to understand and prepare itineraries for different types of travelers who choose El Salvador as their next travel destination. El Salvador is a compact country with a good road network which enables rapid and effective travel to almost any tourist destination desired. A visit to its beautiful volcanoes, mountains, beaches, towns and people are just around the corner. Known as the friendliest country in Central America, El Salvador is a country small in territory but big on smiles and friendship. Explore La Ruta de Las Flores with its beautiful villages, colorful murals and good coffee for discriminating tastes. Or if adventure travel is your destination, El Imposible and Los Volcanes National Parks with rainforests and towering volcanoes will be perfect. For those seeking local cultural experiences, travel through the charming town of Suchitoto, the cultural capital of the country, and to Perquin in Morazan with its Museum of the Revolution. If a secluded beach vacation is your goal, visit the Gulfo de Fonseca west with its beautiful islands and beaches that invite you to enjoy a dip in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. No trip to El Salvador would be complete without sampling our famous Pupusas, the national food of our country. Like Salvadorans they are found around just about every corner. My clients know me to be a patient and flexible guide, listening with great care in order to meet your needs. My greatest satisfaction is your smile and your desire to return to my beloved El Salvador. I love my country and I enjoy showing its natural beauty and its people to all of our visitors. My family, my country and my job as a tour guide are my passions. Let me make your trip to El Salvador a real experience. You will want to return again and again! I do the most important tours in Some of the country main touristic routes like: -Ruta de Las Flores ( Flowers route) -Archeological Route ( Southern Mayan territories ) -Joya de Ceren Unesco World Heritage , San Andres, Tazumal and Casa Blanca -Volcanoes Hikes Izalco and Santa Ana Volcano -Ruta de Paz ( Peace Route) Museo de La Revolucion in Perquin and neighboring areas -Suchitoto I also specialize on : -Birding Tours -Sea Turtle release tours -Nature and wildlife tours in National Parks and Natural protected areas like -El Imposible National Park -Los Volcanes National Park -Montecristo National Park -Barra de Santiago Natural protected area -Hiking -Rural tourism I also lead Bird and nature photographers to the best birding and nature spots in the country, Now I know good spot for taking intersiting pictures in many places of the country from colonial style towns, landscape and nature Attention, Management and Protection of Tourists Held at El Imposible National Park, El Salvador Central America. Training course for birding tour guides Held in Lake Yojoa, Honduras, Central America First Aid Intermediate course Salvadorean Red Cross reference 113-520 Mass Care and Overview Reference ARC 368 held at American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, Santa Clarita District, Los Angeles California USA Driving license.Transport(Sedan cars and mini-vans)

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  • Sue S.
    May 2026

    Benjamin was great. Very punctual and knowledgeable. He was a great ambassador for his country.

    Replied from Benjamin R.

    Hello Sue and Jordan, I very happy to hear you both had a great time in El Salvador, It´s been nice meeting you, really appreciate your review and wish you all the best for future trips around the world!

  • Doris Cadman C.
    April 2026

    We had a great 3 days with Benjamin. He introduced us to Mayan ruins, Colonial cities, Volcanoes, Cultural events, and lots of typical El Salvadorian foods. He went slowly at my pace since I use a walker & dropped me off near entrances so I would not have to walk so far. He consulted us with options as we went along. His English was very good. He was very friendly...

    Replied from Benjamin R.

    Hello Doris and Bob. I appreciate your great review and the way you both enjoyed your stay in El Salvador, Love to hear that all the planning before and along the days of tour went well, Weather conditions cooperated to have a beautiful combination of landscape views, the food stops and speaking with you and Bob are my highlights, personally like the way cultural aspects...

  • Joshua B.
    March 2026

    I could not have ever imagined how much fun our group had on these three days of tours. It was amazing. We had airport delays and even lost one day of of our tours and Benjamin was willing to change our dates at the last minute. He did not have to do that. So, we did not lose any of our tours. We felt safe and cared for. He is super easy to talk to. He regularly...

    Replied from Benjamin R.

    Hi Joshua, Thanks so much for your Mega review! I still remember every single member of your group from the Boys, Girls and adults having a good time along the day tours, you made me feel part of your family group this is something I highly appreciate, Every stop for the different experiences from hiking the volcano, having and making the Pupusas ,cultural spots,...

  • Adam L.
    February 2026

    Benjamin was a fantastic guide and a genuinely lovely person! He showed us around El Salvador’s rich history and beautiful natural areas, sharing insight and context that really brought everything to life. We felt completely safe the entire time, which made the experience even more enjoyable and relaxing. He was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about...