Tourism
With high political stability, the tourism sector is rapidly growing and El Salvador is currently considered one of the trendiest destinations on the globe. The country offers diverse options to suit all travelers’ tastes, including Mayan ruins and other archaeological sites; breathtaking beaches, landscapes and national parks, as well as active volcanoes; and journeys ranging from extreme adventures to visits to quaint villages. Major investments in the tourism sector are in progress to strengthen the country’s position as a major tourism destination – particularly in beachfront locations, such as El Tunco, also referred to as “Surf City”, which is among the world’s top five surfing destinations.
Infrastructure
Under the current Government of El Salvador has launched an ambitious infrastructure enhancement program, leveraging public-private partnerships.
Among the country’s infrastructure projects are:
Advantages of investing in the field:
Investment opportunities in the energy sector can be considered, among others, under the following operational models:
El Salvador views itself as a pioneer in the use and adoption of Bitcoin. To reinforce its identity as the global Bitcoin hub, the country has announced plans to establish “Bitcoin City” below the Conchagua Volcano. The new city will serve as a Special Economic Zone that will be financed through the “Volcano Bond” issue, aimed at raising $1 billion; half of this amount will be invested in infrastructure for the geothermal power to make crypto mining sustainable through zero CO2 emissions.
The Government will provide the land and will finance the public infrastructure through Foreign Direct Investment, attracting international investors through enticing tax incentives and other benefits:
Other advantages offered as part of the Bitcoin City vision include: