San Vicente, El Salvador

Capital City

With a population of just 52,461, San Vicente is a sleepy provincial town that offers little for the average expat. The city's historic sites like the Tower of San Vicente are charming, but the real draw - its natural geothermal springs and proximity to El Salvador's second-highest volcano - come with a catch. Bureaucracy and red tape are a persistent headache, and the risk of natural disasters is ever-present in this volcanic region. Unless you're a die-hard nature lover willing to navigate the bureaucratic hassles, San Vicente is best left to local residents.