Comments from some of our past clients:
Jan L. (USA)
"My husband and I flew in to San Salvador and wanted a ride to Suchitoto. We researched several drivers and El Gringo was the cheapest. He had someone meet us at the airport and drive us there. Robert even came to greet us at our hotel on Christmas Day! He drove us to several different towns during the week, also. It was very nice to have someone explain things to us in English. He is very knowledgable about the area and knows all of the local people."
Daniel G. (Canada)
"Should you ever find yourself in the lovely little town of Suchitoto, El Salvador ask around for 'Roberto - El Gringo.' Roberto has planted himself in this wonderful place, operates a yummy Mexican restaurant and also offers his services as a tour guide (with vehicle) should you wish to explore . I utilized his expertise on 2 occasions and was very pleased with his help and knowledge. I got a lot of nice snaps thanks to him."
Daniel is a freelance photographer, see some of his work at DanielTV or some of the photos he took while in El Salvador here.Tom B. (USA)
We enjoyed our time in and around Suchitoto with Robert. We look forward to being able to return.
He is very familiar with the area, the people and local history and very willing to share the information with his guests.
Mr. Broz-Moran offers excellent, individualized advice, plans exactly what you ask and is very attentive while you are with him.
"I went on a daytrip with Robert and his nice wife and had such a great day, where we went to see some of the ruins of El Salvador and it was really a nice experience.
I can certainly recommend this travel agency, its personal and friendly. You should also try the very delicious food in their restaurant. Suchitoto is a cute and peaceful little place with very friendly people.
Anette Lillevang Kristiansen, Denmark (visitor in feb. 08) See Photos
“Early September ’08 we landed at San Salvador airport and headed straight to Suchitoto which turned out to be a perfect introduction to El Salvador. I met Robert online while looking for a transport from SAL to Suchitoto – one of the locals posted an ad on Robert’s website and we were his first customers ;)
Robert was very supportive and helpful from the start and provided a lot of useful information – he is truly passionate about El Salvador in general and Suchitoto in particular. It is also very clear that he does a lot for the local communities.
We ate at El Gringo restaurant and indeed the pupusas were excellent ;) We also checked the mini hostel (at the back of the restaurant) just about to be opened, which has everything the average backpacker is looking for – i.e. clean, safe, laid back and affordable. Plus the “tourist information” you get from Robert is excellent.
Sadly we didn’t have too much time in total to spend in El Salvador – we met a couple of nice Italians, who were “in a hurry” like us. We went for a one day trip together to Ruta de las Flores with Robert being our guide. We had a great day; saw a lot of places (including the remote volcano crater and the colourful local towns and villages) and heard some interesting stories about the country & people. There is no way we could do all that in such a short period of time relying on the local transport and the Lonely Planet (as we usually do).
Robert – I hope your business will grow and that more and more people will be encouraged to visit El Salvador owing to its dedicated people like you. It is a wonderful country, but sadly with the reputation of being “dangerous”. We met a lot of people in other Central American countries who decided to give El Salvador a miss for that reason – and it is a massive shame (I didn’t feel endangered at all!).
All the very best and we’ll see you next time ;))
Anna Garus (Poland) & Ian Stubley (UK)“ See Photos
Friday
and Saturday nights. Our tour guided by El Gringo Roberto Broz will
start at our restaurant El Rinconcito del Gringo around 8:30 pm.
Here you will be able to enjoy one of our house specialties a strawberry
daiquiri on Margarita, if you want something stronger or lighter
we also offer tequila shots, rum, vodka and national beers. If you
are hungry or want to cushion your innards try some of our gourmet
pupusas or our jalapeño quesadillas appetizers. Our tour
will continue safe and not so sane as we walk the quiet night streets
of Suchitoto to Dos Gardenias/Zukafe bar and restaurant to try one
of their famous Cuban mojitas or the house specialty !Zuka¡
a mix of rum, tamarindo, lemon and sugar. Zukafe also offers a nice
selection of other bar drinks, national and imported beer and 
Cuban
and Mexican food. After our stop at Zukafe we will continue our
tour on foot walking over to Nahuat´s cafe where we will enjoy
national beers and light appetizers. As the night progresses, the
tour will continue with a stop at El Harlequin bar and restaurant,
this will be our last opportunity for a full meal, appetizers or
light snack. El Macho a mix of tequilas will slow the tour down
to a snails pace. Just a short stumble away our next stop Los Vaquero’s
Bar and Restaurant, Suchitoto’s newest bar with a Salvadoran
country style motif, saddles and all. At Los Vaquero’s you
can enjoy cold beer, tequila shots and gamy appetizers, everything
from grilled deer to quail eggs. From Los Vaquero’s we will
head back up the hill to our next to last or in some cases last
stop. El Necio, the leftist/socialist bar named after Che Guevara
where $1 drinks and beers are available till the wee hours of the
night(last call 2:00 am). Our time at El Necio will be filled with
music from socialist movements around latin America, a talk with
the well known Gerry, an ex guerrilla soldier who fought on the
Guazapa mountains and salsa lessons or dancing for those that can(not
in taught or danced by your guide). If it’s
not too late or if the group decides that more than salsa is required
a trip to Suchitoto’s only discotheque, Los Sanchez will finish
up the night. At the discotheque national and international beers
can 
be
purchased as well as sodas, Gatorade and bottled water. Dance to
your feet ache or just sit, watch and have a beer. As the music
settles and night comes to an end, your guide will make sure that
everyone is ok and that all get back to their hotel or hostel as
safe as the evening started.
If
you have been in El Salvador for more than a day you most likely have
tried the national food, Pupusas. Now learn how they are made, most
of the ingredients can be found around the world so if you want to
make your own pupusas when you get home, don’t miss this hands-on
experience. You will also have the chance to make tortillas, somewhat
easier than making pupusas but still a challenge for the novice. 
the
towns many galleries, shops, hotels, restaurants, parks, social organizations
and historical buildings. This tour is best when taken in the morning
or late afternoon as the hot sun and cobblestone streets are hard
will beat the most experiences traveler. This 2 to 3 hour tour of
Suchitoto costs $20 for groups of 1-10 persons. 
Our
lake tour includes transportation to port San Juan, short tour of
tourist center on the lake with time to visit the handicraft shops.
We will then get on board a small motor boat to enjoy a relaxing ride
on Lake Suchitlan, El Salvador largest lake. The boat ride lasts about
one hour boat ride, including a slow trip around Bird Island (Isla
de los Pajaros) a natural bird reserve where many varieties of migratory
water birds nest. 
After
the boat ride you will have a chance to have a drink or snack at one
of the restaurants at the tourist center (cost not included in tour),
then transportation back to the main plaza. The full tour lasts around
2 ½ hours and includes a fully bilingual guide, all costs covered
(transportation, entrance fees and boat tour) Cost: $50 for 1 to 5
persons, $5 for each additional person. 10 people maximum per boat.
Make reservations for this tour at least 8 hours in advance. 
Tercios,
best visited in the early morning or late afternoon. Join Roberto
for the drive and walk down to the base of this unusual geodesic rock
formation beautiful in the rainy season but equally impressive without
water in the dry season. Then relax and take panoramic photos of the
lake from the look out. Tour is available for groups of 1 to 10 persons,
and costs only $10.00. If you are into adventure, you can free climb
the waterfall during the dry season. The tour to Los Tercios last
from 30 to 90 minutes. 
We
combine this tour with a boat ride to and from the lakeside community
of El Sitio Cenizero. For a little extra a trip to Bird Island can
be included. After arriving in El Sitio we will here a little about
the history of the community, visit their church and see the mural
in memory of the massacre in Copapayo. Then we will hike to a large
cave inhabited by bats and cockroaches, on the way visiting a 
beautiful
lookout hiking along a small river. After hearing about and entering
the cave a walk back to the fish farm where a lunch of fired tilapia
will be waiting. A short rest in a hammock after lunch will leave
you rested for the short boat ride back to Suchitoto. The tour lasts
between 4-6 hours and costs $20-$50/person depending the number of
people in your group. This tour is available for groups of 1 to 12
persons. 
combination
of the two on the historic Guazapa Mountain. We provide complete bilingual
guide to compliment the local guides that run tours out of the communities
of El Sitio Zapotal and La Mora. Service includes transportation in
pick up to and from community, bilingual guide and bottled water.
Hikes start at $15, horseback rides from $20, lunch can be arranged
on the mountain for $5/person, these expenses paid to local communal
projects. We charge an additional $50 for bilingual guide and transportation,
if you don’t fully 
understand
Spanish this is your chance to learn about how the
civil war affected El Salvador during the 80s, local agricultural
practices and a little about the wildlife of the Guazapa mountains.
Reservations for groups of 1 to 10 people must be made at least 24
hours in advance. Tours last between 4 and 7 hours depending on route,
distance and walking speed. 
working
looms, Ilobasco to see the Clay handicrafts and visit a new project
to get troubled youth back into society, Tejutepeque for a nice
lunch and short swim then returning to Suchitoto passing through
Cinquera to see the park and church. This full day tour departs
Suchitoto at 8:00 am and returns around 6:00 pm. The tour includes
stops at two workshops/stores in San Sebastian; there we will see
how fabrics are woven on the old working looms. Both shops sell
the colorful hammocks, bedspreads, and table linen that are a trademark
for El Salvador. After our visit to San Sebastian we head off to
Ilobasco for a visit to some of the many handicraft stores in the
center of the city, we will also visit to Project Moje where art
and handicrafts are being used to change the lives of ex-gang members.
After a chance to purchase handicrafts at Project Moje and other
shops we will Ilobasco on a back road heading for the small town
of Tejutepeque. In Tejute we will stop at Rancho La Rueda to have
lunch at and a chance for a quick swim (lunch and pool not included
in price of tour). After lunch and a short rest, we head back to
Suchitoto enjoying the sunset and lake views we will have time for
a short stop in Cinquera to see the bomb shells in front of the
new church and stretch our legs. Gringo tours charges a flat rate
of $150 for groups of 1-4 people, for groups of 4-10 $200 for all
of our full day tours. 
with
the fresh mountain air and original handicrafts of the La Palma and
upper Chalatenango. The tour leaves Suchitoto at 8:00 am first destination
the Mayan ball court at Cihuatan just some 40 minutes from Suchitoto.
After visiting the museum and seeing the site we will head for the
mountain town of La Palma to visit an art gallery and see the many
small handicraft stores and workshops that line the streets. 
Then
off to Miramundo for lunch (not included in price of tour), fresh
air and if we are lucky (a clear day) a spectacular view of El Salvador.
Depending on time, energy and road conditions a side trip to Las Pilas
or up to El Pital the highest point in the country can be arranged.
Together we will plan the day to get the most out of this mountain
adventure. Gringo tours charges a flat rate of $150 for groups of
1-4 people, for groups of 4-10 $200 for all of our full day tours.
area,
with visits to Laguna Verde, Nuahuizalco, Juayua, Apaneca, Concepcion
de Ataco. Exact cities and activities will depend on each client’s
needs and desires. Lunch at thefood
festival in Juayua, a canopy tour in Apaneca or just a walk around
Laguna Verde, we can provide every option but you will have to 
decide
on how much we can do in just one day. Gringo tours charges a flat
rate of $150 for groups of 1-4 people, for groups of 4-10 $200 for
all of our full day tours. Tour prices do not include lunch, entrance
fees or other local charges. 
archeological
sites. We start the day off with a visit to Joya de Ceren sometimes
referred to as the Pompeii of Central America as this was a Mayan
settlement that was covered by the ash fallout of a near by volcano.
Here you see what everyday life was like for the Mayans some 1400
years ago. Our second stop will be the ruins at San Andreas which
was abandoned around 250 A.D. around the same time that the volcano
that later formed lake Ilopango erupted. Here small pyramids are seen
as well as indigo processing tanks that were preserver by another
volcanic eruption in 1658 leaving the complete site very well preserved.
This is and active site with continued exploration below and around
the existing structures. After a nice lunch (cost not included in
price of tour) outside of San Juan Opico, we will head out to the
Mayan ball court at Cihuatan, this is El Salvador’s most recent
archeological discovery and was inhabited until around 1200 AD when
conflicts of that period lead to the fall of Toltec empire throughout
Mexico and Central America. Although El Salvador archeological sites
are considered secondary to the larger sites like Copan and Tikal
but they still provide a very particular insight into the past history
of El Salvador and its indigenous people The Pipiles.
