<h2>Steve’s answers to Frequent Asked Questions.</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WELCOME</span></h3>
After exploring the remote and beautiful Islands in Panama, and the Central American Countries to the South of us, or coming from the jet-set pace of Cabo san Lucas and her sister Mexican ports, you will find your stay at the Barillas Marina Club, to be unique and enriching. We hope that this cruiser’s guide will assist you during your stay in El Salvador.
<h3 style="text-align: left;" align="center"><b>Arrival</b></h3>
Checking in: Documents you will receive (all provided by authorities at Barillas)
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	<li> <strong>Acta de Visita.</strong>
Initial acknowledgement of your arrival provided by the Port Captain's office.</li>
	<li><strong>Importacion Temporal </strong>
On arrival, your will need to apply for a temporary importation permit for your vessel.</li>
	<li><strong>Customs document.</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Certificado de Permanencia. </strong>(akin to a cruising permit but applicable to stored boats as well), is another document required by the Port Captain, valid initially for 2 months from issue and representing additional confirmation of the vessels' right to stay in El Salvador territory and applied to all vessels staying more than 8 days.</li>
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If departing El Salvador on your vessel intending to return be AWARE that your paperwork will need to be renewed entirely when you return. Pet owners should also be aware of check-in regulations.
<h3>General Information</h3>
Welcome to our marina. Our marina is dedicated to the needs of cruisers and we depend on your goodwill and good-sense. Some do’s and don'ts:

PLEASE keep your pets on a leash while in the restaurant area: they can preside only with tacit agreement of the other restaurant users.
DO NOT wear expensive jewelry while walking around town.
LEAVING YOUR BOAT If leaving your boat unattended make arrangement with someone (approved by the marina) to look after it. We will be happy to recommend suitable caretakers. If leaving the country get a letter from the Marina declaring that your vessel is here so you will not require an outbound ticket on your return to El Salvador.
GENERAL NOTES: While we do provide security in keeping with our desire to maintain the informal family ambient, the 'Club' (Barillas Marina Club) will not be held responsible for you personally, nor your crew/guests. Neither will the Club be responsible for your property during your stay here. At all times the Captain/Owner remains responsible for all matters concerning his vessel and property (the Club is always ready to offer assistance).
PAYING THE BILL: On arrival we will set up an account which should be paid on the First of the Month or prior to departure.
<h3>Transportation</h3>
To Usulutan: A free ride by Barillas Mini-Van, departs the Marina on Tuesday and Friday at 0900 for Dispensa Don Juan, and departs the Dispensa at 1230 for Barillas; also available for short detours to specialty shops.

To San Salvador: Via Barillas Mini-Van, as requested; make arrangements with the Marina Office.

To the Airport: Via Barillas Mini-Van, as requested; make arrangements with the Marina Office.

Taxi Cab Information; Usulutan is full of yellow taxicabs; transport from town to Barillas costs about $15US; be sure to negotiate a price up front.

Bus: All kinds of bus transportation is available, to San Salvador, San Miguel and “other” locations for the adventurous. Buses are more or less clearly marked, and depart from a number of locations near Dispensa Don Juan.