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El Salvador
October 24 - 27, 2025

What you can expect

Explore the vibrant culture of El Salvador, the birthplace of pupusas and home to some of the best surfing waves. Over three days, you’ll create lasting memories marked by impact.

  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work you’re funding
  • Unwind at a beachside hotel
  • Learn to surf or just relax on the sand
  • Experience the culture — eat delicious local food, explore the sights and sounds
  • Meet local families benefiting from your generosity
  • Learn more about the housing crisis across Latin America

Itinerary

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

  • Fly into San Salvador
  • Ride 1 hour to El Zonte with New Story staff (we'll have snacks and games on the drive!)
  • Casual dinner near the hotel

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Short ride to our community in El Zonte
  • Paint houses in in El Zonte and meet families!
  • Lunch in the community (snacks and water provided)
  • Return to hotel to relax — optional beach time + surfing
  • Casual dinner near the hotel

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Ride 1 hour to our community in Nuevo Cuscatlán
  • Tour Nuevo Cuscatlán and meet families!
  • Lunch in San Salvador
  • Return to hotel to relax — optional beach time + surfing
  • New Story Vision Dinner

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

  • Departures

FAQs

What is the price of the trip?

You are responsible for your flights (booking + cost) and hotel (just the cost — to make things easier, we will reserve rooms for everyone and bill after the trip). After those costs, we require a $1,000 fee per adult ($500 per child).

New Story will cover all meals and in-country transportation.

Register and pay here.

Is El Salvador safe?

Yes. Like most places, there are certain areas you should avoid at particular times. Our itinerary will be highly curated and concentrated in safe areas. Thanks to 7+ years of working in El Salvador, we have established trusted relationships with remarkable local partners.

Should I get travel insurance?

Yes — we recommend travel insurance. While we do everything we can to ensure a safe experience, there is always risk involved when traveling, and not all insurance providers cover international healthcare.

What about travel logistics when I'm there?

For ease and safety, your group will have a private driver for the entirety of the trip. Our team will have a private driver ready to pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel.

What if I want to do something different from the schedule?

We commit to our scheduled itinerary to ensure you have the most impactful experience. If you’d like to do anything else, we recommend staying an extra day or coming a day early. We’re happy to share team recommendations for your extended time. Please let us know if you’d like to do this so we can help you plan accordingly!

Where can I learn more about the community I'm visiting?

We will share additional details during a pre-trip video call with all attendees to walk through the itinerary and give the chance to ask questions.

Have more questions?

Reach out to Ashley on our team (ashley@newstoryhomes.org)!

Email our team