A. M. As part of the work objectives of the Embassy of El Salvador in Brazil, a trade mission was conducted in the city of Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas in northern Brazil.
In this city, a meeting was held with the president of the Tourism and International Relations Committee of the Manaus City Council, João Carlos dos Santos, and with legislator Raiff Matos. The objective was to promote El Salvador as an investment and tourism destination in the Pacific region.
“Our country offers preferential access to major markets through trade agreements that provide access to more than 40 countries, a skilled and competitive workforce”, said the Ambassador of El Salvador, Luis Aparicio.
He also highlighted the strategic location of our country, which places our capital, San Salvador, in the #1 ranking for cost-effectiveness in the Americas according to the Financial Times’ FDI Intelligence.
Furthermore, it offers a favorable business environment with one of the lowest inflation rates in Latin America and modern infrastructure, the ambassador noted.
During the meeting, a presentation was also made to position El Salvador as a tourist destination in northern Brazil. Due to new security measures and infrastructure growth, it is a popular destination for the Amazonian population.
“Currently, El Salvador has established itself as a prominent tourist destination in Latin America, attracting millions of international visitors. The country offers a variety of attractions, from beaches and national parks to archaeological sites and colonial cities”, said Ambassador Aparicio.
For example, during the recent August holidays, our country welcomed 91 international visitors, a 6% increase compared to the previous year.
In 2024, El Salvador will welcome 3.9 million international visitors, representing a 17% increase over the previous year. In december, international tourism reached its highest point with 431,674 visitors, making it the month with the highest number of tourists of the year.
This type of approach allows for strengthening relationships with Brazilian institutions to seek and promote tourism between El Salvador and northern Brazil, as well as to find cooperation mechanisms that foster mutual growth.
