My goal is to change the perception of El Salvador. Welcome to my journey as I attempt to ride my bike across the entire country of El Salvador. El Salvador has been consistently ranked as having the most murders per capita in the entire world, leading El Salvador to acquire the perception of being the "most dangerous country in the world". When most people hear “El Salvador”, their mind likely jumps to negative thoughts like murder and gang activity, but I KNOW there are beautiful places to see and kind people to meet in El Salvador.
Despite what I have heard in the news about El Salvador, I decided to purchase a bike in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador, and attempt to bike across the entire country. My goal is to meet and understand the local people and form my own opinions of “the world’s most dangerous country”. During my bike trip across El Salvador, I’m hoping to discover what the media doesn't show us, a beautiful country filled with a beautiful culture and people. I'm hoping to create El Salvador news that is positive.
When I told others I was going to travel El Salvador, most people told me I needed to be careful. Most people said they wouldn’t visit El Salvador, let alone ride their bike alone across the world’s "most dangerous" country. Most people only know El Salvador through the lens of the media, and view El Salvador as a dangerous country to travel to and visit, especially as a tourist. However, I hope that my journey traveling El Salvador in 2022 can change perceptions of the country and even more, encourage you to challenge your preconceived ideas of El Salvador and form your own opinions of “the world’s most dangerous country”.
Of course, before traveling El Salvador, like any other country in the world, I would encourage everyone to research the country’s current situation beforehand to remain safe and optimize your time in the country.
I start Day 5 of riding my bike across the country of El Salvador leaving the town of San Vicente and with the goal to reach Cojutepeque. Similar to all other days on this trip, Day 5 starts out by climbing lots of steep hills. On one of those hills I almost got hit back a truck, so I pulled over and chatted with some kind locals while drinking a coconut. After a lot of morning biking, I finally reach the town of Santo Domingo, where I stop for breakfast. After some delicious El Salvador pupusas and a coffee, I end up gettin to know some of the locals in town. I learn to make tortillas... well kind of, and I run around the town with some kids, eating tons of delicious fruits. After saying goodbye to my friends in Santo Domingo, I continue biking toward Cojutepeque. After finally arriving in Cojutepeque, I head to the town center to relax and I end up chatting with some locals, who tell me that Cojutepeque is a little dangerous, however I felt safe during my time in Cojutepeque. I end Day 5 here in Cojutepeque and I get some rest for the last few days of my bike ride across El Salvador.
So far I have felt extremely safe traveling El Salvador and am overwhelmed by the kindness and hospitality I am experiencing from the locals. I can't wait to continue exploring the country!
0:00 Intro
1:52 First Challenge
2:51 Truck Almost Hit Me!
6:52 Santo Domingo (Best Town!)
10:30 Making Street Tortillas
12:59 Arriving Into Cojutepeque
14:44 This Scared Me!
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If you are new to my channel, Welcome! My name is Matt and at the beginning of 2021 I decided to QUIT my job to pursue my dream and travel the world. In this series, I take you with me as I bike across the entire country of El Salvador, to meet the people and immerse myself in a commonly misunderstood place.
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28 июн 2024
