International Social Program El Salvador Guatemala English Version

SOCIAL PLAN: EXCHANGES Guatemala El Salvador

IFMSA - ASOCEM- El Salvador and Guatemala have created a strategic

alliance in exchange, in order to make the experience of clinical

exchanges of both countries, in one of the most pleasant and enriching

stay , with the advantage of its proximity geographical and the good

relationship the between the two organizations.

In the next pages you can read more about this new, awesome

international social program, with the details of El Salvador, culture,

people, tourism in the capital and beyond. Everything has been planned

for you to be away from the family and IFMSA- El Salvador can take a big

surprise waiting for you with open arms.

"The Tom Thumb of America", that is how

is known our country because its

relatively small territory, but that is

not a problem, it gives us a great

feature, the distances are short, so

you can be in the Botanical Park El

Boqueron enjoying a cultivated

coffee in the same place where is

located the crater of the dormant

volcano in our capital city San

Salvador, and in just 45 minutes being in one of the best beaches in the

world where you can practice surf!, in the department of La Libertad, this

goes back to El Salvador a very practical country and in a turn for budget

travel.

Climate

The climate in our country is tropical counting only with 2 seasons:

summer from November to April and winter from May to October, with a

temperature between of 24 °C and 30°C, in nearly all times of the year.

Cuisine

Our traditional cuisine is delicious and varied, where our most famous

dish: pupusas, are merely a very exquisite Salvadoran dish made of corn

or rice filled with beans, cheese, pork, chicken, whatever you want!. You

can also enjoy many more traditional dishes or even gourmet food at the

various restaurants around the country. Some of our traditional dishes

are: tamales, fried yucca with pork, “riguas”, indian chicken soup,

“mariscada”; what to drink? Some of our beverages are atol de maíz, atol

“shuco”, chilate, horchata, cebada, and of course if you are in El Salvador

you must taste our first class coffe!!!

Pd. Do you want to know what is a minuta, melcocha,

enrredo, and some other delicious food, come on we are wainting for you?

Our people

How to describe a Salvadoran?

Perhaps the closest answer is the one similar as did Gabriel Garcia

Marquez: "Salvadorans are characterized individualment and for their

sympathy and intelligence and in groups, for their clamor and passion ...

Ah, Salvadorans! ... We cannot live long with them, but you cannot live

without them!!

Dedicated with love to the people of the greatest country in the world!!"

We are known as the eternal smile people, workers, hospitable and

characterized by the spirit of helping others.

Are you ready? Do you want to know our culture?

What about our social program?

NATIONAL SOCIAL PROGRAM

In El Salvador you can be at the beach, at the mountain,

doing the “Handcraft Route” or also the “ Flower Route”

where you can visit a lots of tradicional cities, or if you

want to know about our past you have to visit the

Archeology Ruins doing the “Archeology Route”.

Archeology Route

The Archaeological Route in El Salvador is composed by various

archaeological sites located in the department of Santa Ana. Among these

archaeological sites are Joya de Ceren, Tazumal, San Andrés and White

House. This route offers a wealth in the history of our ancestors and

culture, ideal for tourists who want to know the roots of our people.

Sun & Beach Route

Transfer to a beach you can go to

Costa del Sol, Sunzal, El Espino, El

Zonte, El Cuco or El Tamarindo

Beach. Enjoy a refreshing swim in

the beautiful Salvadorean beaches,

take a massage at the edge of the

sea or taste a delicious salvadorean

cocktail while enjoying the wind of

the Pacific Coast.

And at night you can visit El Tunco Beach with the best night life near

the sea!

Handcraft Route

Is an interesting tour

which includes about 100

kilometers from the

capital city to the highest

point in El Salvador (El

Pital 2730 m.) where you

can visit an

archaeological site,

handicraft villages

steeped in history, as well

as excellent places to practice and the Eco Farm.

Among these sites are: Suchitoto, San Ignacio, Citalá Miramundo, La

Palma, San Sebastián, Ilobasco, Cihuatán and Colima.

What is included in the International Social Program?

Let’s check the itinerary in El Salvador!!

Welcome to El Salvador

You will be greeted by one of the delegates of our

social plan, who will go to meet you at the bus

terminal; then you will have lunch in one of the most

prestigious shopping centers in the country.

Time is the greatest treasure, then do not lose it! and

after lunch, we will visit museums and historical sites, so that you know

more about the culture of our country.

Unpack your best clothes we go party!!

The night is young and has to be seized!, we'll go to

Paseo El Carmen, an exclusive full living area where

you will find nightclubs, restaurants and bars. Alcohol is not included, but

if you want to drink, of course you can under the care of our delegates

because safety is our priority and ensure you enjoy the most is our duty.

1st Day// Friday

Hour Activities Price

12:00- 1:00pm Arrival --- 1:00 – 3:00pm Lunch $5.00 3:00 – 6:00pm Historical center and

museums $8.00

6:00 – 8:30pm Unpacking --- 8:30 – 00:00 Dinner and night out $15.00

2nd Day // Saturday

Flower Route

Visit to the “Flower´s

Route” (90 kms) to

visit the colonial style

towns with beautiful

mountainous

vegetation: Juayúa,

Nahuizalco, Apaneca,

Ataco and

Ahuachapán. Guided

City tour with local

communities. Observe

the elaboration of local looms, handicrafts and shops at the local

traditional stores. The Flowers Route is one of the most popular tourist

paths and it is named for its abundance of flowers on the scenic road. It

is the area with coffee plantations and from where the highest quality

coffee is exported all over the world.


8:30 – 12:00 pm Visit archaeological sites (including transportation

and entrance)

$15.00

12:00- 2:00pm Flower Route, Lunch at Juayúa

$5.00

2:00 – 3:00pm Waterfall “Los Chorros de la Calera” visit

---

6:00 pm Homecoming ---

3th Day // Sunday

It is the last day in El Salvador but not the least, this day will

have a farewell breakfast.

El Salvador is waiting for you!! And you what are you waiting

for??? ...

El Salvador an all-inclusive country!!!

Survival Kit (Optional)


8:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast $6.00

9:00 – 12:00 pm Leaving ---

$$

Shuttle gas $5.00

Emergency Cell Phone

$5.00

Official T- shirt $10.00

Handcraft bags $8.00

CONTACT INFORMATION

NATIONAL EXCHANGE OFFICERS

MARTHA MARÍA SORTO

NEO IN Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +503-74593041

MILTON EDUARDO MELGAR NEO OUT

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +503 7743 2257

LOCAL OFFICERS

EDUARDO IBBOTT UEES LOCAL OFFICER


Telephone: +503 79213837

SAMUEL LEIVA UJMD LOCAL OFFICER


Telephone: +503 79889561

OTTO URRUTIA

UNASA LOCAL OFFICER


Telephone: +503 70356983

CARLOS ELÍAS DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL PROGRAM


Telephone: +503 78993068

mailto:[email protected]






SCOPE Exchange:

Social Program Guatemala-El Salvador

The historical, natural and cultural patrimony of Guatemala can be discover across

its territory, its magic and the mystery of the Mayan world, which subsist in cities like

Tikal, Yaxhá, Aguateca, Quirigua, among others. The faces, the colorful costumes

and the friendliness of the people of the highlands is the echo of an impressive

colonial past that still can be heard in churches and convents of La Antigua

Guatemala and is contact with the exuberant nature, origin and the destination to a

unique biodiversity in the world.

Guatemala City: Iberoamerican Capital of Culture 2015 Guatemala City was elected unanimously

as "Ibero-American Capital of Culture

2015" for its outstanding cultural

development through activity of various

kinds such as concerts, theater,

exhibitions of painting and sculpture,

literary events, music schools, dance,

painting and sculpture, programs like

"Cultura en tu Barrio" which means

"Culture in your Neighborhood" ,Historic

Center Festival, among others, including

the celebration of 240 anniversary of the

transfer of the capital to the Valley of Ermita.

ANTIGUA GUATEMALA: CULTURAL PATRIMONY OF HUMANITY

Very close to the capital city lies the

picturesque and charming city of Antigua

Guatemala, the main icon of the colonial

Hispanic heritage. It is located in the valley

of Panchoy, surrounded by three

volcanoes and mountains with coffee

plantations. Because of its history and

beauty was declared

"Cultural Patrimony of Humanity" by

UNESCO in 1979. With its incomparable

cobbled streets and ancient buildings, is a

scenario in which come to life

splendid cultural and religious traditions. The city breathes romance on every corner, is the ideal

escenario to hold weddings and special events. Visitors can choose from beautiful colonial

hotels, like "boutique" hotels, and "charming" hotels, with first class facilities for conferences and

business meetings, in an inspiring environment.

Stipulated Activities

Friday:

Time

Activity

Approximate Cost ($)

Our SCOPE Social Program Team will gladly receive you, and they will take you to a light

lunch where you can choose between typical food in the central market of Guatemala City

or fast food at any point, none exceed more than $5 (40 quetzales) and then, you are going

to visit Centennial Park at the city center. After, you will join a tour around the historic center

choosing between visit different museums, which the cost is between $0.75 - $2.5 (5-20

quetzales) the entry. Museums are very accessible for you, because you can walk across

the metropolitan area and visit them.

12:00 – 13 :00 Arrival - 13:00 – 14 :00 Lunch $. 5

14:00 – 15 :00 Visit to Historical Center and -

Muse ums $. 8 18:00 – 20 :00 Unpacking - 10 :00 – 2:00 Dinner and Night Out $. 10

For more information about museums of the capital, we appreaciate your opinion: http://www.visitguatemala.com/es/destinos/guatemala-moderna-y-colonial#.VMpmGNKG9MU

http://cultura.gt/ http://museosdeguatemala.org/

At night, we will begin with dinner that will depend on tastes of our guests. Then we will visit

a popular bar either in Zone 1 Metropolitan, living area or Paseo Cayalá, an independent

city platform inside the city, safeguarding security and Money accessibility and transport.

Alcoholic beverages are not included but you are free to have fun, always care of yourself,

then you will be transferred by members of the association to your free accommodation.

Saturday:

Time Activity Costo Aproximado ($)

8:00 – 10:00 Breakfast Given by Host

10:00 – 11:00 Transportation to La Antigua - 11:00 – 13:00 Mountain Visit - 14:00 – 15:30 Lunch $. 8 15:30 - 17:00 Visit to the Ruins -

17:00 – 19:00 Lodging $. 10-15 $. 5-25 (Depends on your

20:00 - 2:00 Night Out consumption)

After waking and rest, we depart for Antigua Guatemala, where you can visit the beautiful

Cerro de Santo Domingo, and then to lunch at various price points. The food can vary

from the most typical to the most current. Then we will visit the intriguing ruins (do not

forget to bring some extra cash for all you can buy typical souvenirs). Starting the evening,

going out at night and have the most fun experiences of your life. Live the cultural

experience as much as you can, both by day and night.

Sunday:

Time

Activ Approximate Cost ($)

9:30 – 10:45 Breakfast $. 6

10:45 – 12:00 Departure to Guatemala -

Starting the day with a delicious breakfast at the famous Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, we will

leave back to Guatemala to be on time for the departure to El Salvador.

MORE THAN A TRIP, GUATEMALA TEACHES YOU LIFE LESSONS

GUATEMALA HEART OF

THE MAYAN WORLD

NOTE: Prices may vary from at any moment by the committee of social program, according to seasons and demands. The International Social Program must be requested with the NEO - In 1 month in advance.

Contact Info.

Neo in: Juan Sebastian Toledo e-

Mail: [email protected]

Facebook: Juan Sebastián Toledo NEO out:

Rodrigo Jose Penados e-

Mail:[email protected]

Facebook: Rodrigo Penados

INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL PROGRAM MANUAL FOR EXCHANGE OF

IFMSA-EL SALVADOR AND ASOCEM-GUATEMALA

First Edition (English) – 2015

IFMSA EL SALVADOR ASOCEM GUATEMALA

MARTHA SORTO JUAN S. TOLEDO

NEO IN NEO IN

MILTON MELGAR RODRIGO J. PENADOS

NEO OUT NEO OUT

Writing and editing ISABEL JOVEL

International Social Program El Salvador Guatemala English Version

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