El Salvador continues to foster an environment that encourages new investments and economic growth. As part of this effort, the Ministry of Tourism participated in the inauguration of Gracia, a new gastronomic concept that pays tribute to life, gratitude, and the feminine strength of the jaguar.
Located in the San Benito neighborhood of San Salvador, Gracia joins El Xolo as part of a pair of restaurants promoting ancestral culinary fusion. Minister of Tourism Morena Valdez highlighted the project as a reflection of the country’s transformation and entrepreneurial spirit. “Gracia is an example of a woman leading in the tourism and gastronomic industries. Its owners represent perseverance and resilience in bringing their vision to life,” Valdez stated.
The minister emphasized that Salvadoran gastronomy is evolving along with the nation’s tourism landscape. “The fact that we now have restaurants like this shows how the country is transforming and how visitors are choosing El Salvador for emerging tourism experiences,” she added.
Valdez also noted that gastronomy is a driving factor in global travel trends. “Eighty percent of travelers worldwide ask first about a country’s food and traditional dishes; this adds great value to El Salvador’s growing culinary offerings,” she explained.
Through initiatives like Gracia, the government of President Nayib Bukele continues to support trade facilitation, investment, and tourism development, positioning El Salvador as an emerging destination for food tourism with diverse and high-quality options.