One Epic Hike: Santa Ana (Ilamatepec) Volcano by the San Blas Sector

Hola amigos! Bienvenidos a El Salvador. I'm Alfredo, triple - licensed tour guide with over 19 years on the field. Salvadoran born, I lived part of my childhood in San Salvador downtown, on the first years of El Salvador Civil war. It made me witness of some of the most important events in recent history of my country. With a Marketing background and early job experience mainly in advertising, in 2005 I delivered my first tour. That day I found my vocation. Last, but not least: PUPUSAS!! You have to taste them! They are yummy. . . And I know about pupusas: my family had run a pupusería (pupusa shop) for over 40 years. Basically pupusas paid my education! As your local expert my top priorities are: SAFETY: I would never take you (or go myself) to some place I consider is not safe. Common sense is the key. FLEXIBILITY: Have you heard of some nearby spot in particular? Let's watch it! Want to depart later? No problema! Want to try street food? I know a place! ACCURACY: You have my word all information delivered is based on facts and sources. If you let me recommend a place for eating I will always suggest the best value-for-money options, based on quality never on commissions. I always know the nearest place to find the tastiest meals or the coldest beer. I have 3 valid licenses: (1) as General Tour Guide (Guía Nacional), (2) for Los Volcanes Nat. Park (Santa Ana / Cerro Verde / Izalco) and (3) as San Salvador City Downtown Tour Guide (Guía de Sitio San Salvador Centro Histórico), all issued by the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador and the Salvadoran Tourism Corporation as the top authorities in tourism in El Salvador plus multiple certifications, different courses and workshops. I'm also First Aid trained by the Salvadoran Red Cross. I'm experienced on tours of different topics and destinations. Cultural heritage (including museums and archaeological parks), history, craft beer tasting and many off-the-beaten track spots. If you're looking for is the great outdoors I'm your guy! Hiking and trekking is my stuff, either short or long hikes, on National Parks, protected areas or active volcanoes. I'm one of the most experienced tour guides on hiking and trekking in El Salvador. None of my tours support any kind of animal abuse, child labor or illegal activities. I rather endorse and support local and family run businesses. A portion of my earnings are aimed to support animal shelters and a child-care foundation. - Triple-licensed: ● General Tour Guide, ● Specialized Guide in History of San Salvador City Historic Center (old city downtown) ● Specialized Mountain Guide in Santa Ana, Izalco and Cerro Verde volcanoes (Parque Nacional Los Volcanes). All 3 official licenses issued by The Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador and The Salvadoran Tourism Corporation. - Tour Guide Training Course Certified by Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado, the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador and The Salvadoran Tourism Corporation. - International Tour Guide Certification by Aquila Training Center, Canada. - Central American Tourism Integration Secretariat Certified. - Sustainable Destination Management certified by UNWTO. - Updated First Aid training by Salvadoran Red Cross. - Tourist Safety workshop by Policía de Turismo de El Salvador. - Good Practices for Sustainable Tourism workshop by Salvanatura and Smart Voyager. - Accesible Tourism Techniques by Universidad Don Bosco, El Salvador. - Culture and Sustainable Tourism Congress by Universidad Católica, El Salvador. - Founder and active member of Licensed Tour Guides Collective of El Salvador. - Member of the Adventure Travel Trade Organization.