As in many other countries, the behavior of a man depends on whether he is in love with you or is just feeling physically attracted. If you are the lucky one and win the heart of a Salvadoran man, you can expect him to be romantic, polite, attentive and loyal. Chivalry still exists here and machismo also thrives. You can certainly expect that men will open doors for you and carry your heavy bags, if not throw down their coats so you can safely navigate a puddle. As the more rural areas tend to be fairly conservative, some of the larger cities have people who may be a little more liberal. But it is still a predominantly catholic-based culture where gender roles are clearly defined.
The Republic of El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated country in Central America. Geographically, it is part of continental North America and is bordered on the southwest by the Pacific Ocean. The population is composed predominantly of Mestizos. The official language here is Spanish with the majority of the population being Christian. The official currency is the U.S. Dollar. The land is mostly mountainous with a narrow coastal belt and a central plateau. El Salvador has a tropical climate with pronounced wet and dry seasons. Temperatures vary primarily with elevation and show little seasonal change.
