<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.
<h3>Services, etc</h3>
<blockquote>Note: for ease of description, we have used the terms “South Main” for the street coming into Usulutan from Barillas, and “North Main” for the street leaving for Barillas.
Also, due to missing, illegible, etc street signs, we’ve used the “number of blocks from Dispensa Don Juan” or “Scotia Bank” for directions…(they’re still “approximate, but ballpark”).</blockquote>
<strong>Auto Parts</strong>
EconoPartes, across from Puerta Oriente Plaza (a few blocks east of Dispensa Don Juan); just about everything you’d expect to find in an auto parts store in the States

<strong>Banks/ATMs</strong>
There are a number of ATMs (Cajeros Automaticos) in the entrance to Dispensa Don Juan; Additionally there a number of large banks around the business district in Usulutan:

<em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ScotiaBank</span></strong></em> 4 Blocks west of Dispensa Don Juan, on North Main
<em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Da Vivienda</span></strong></em> (formerly HSBC) 2 Blocks further on from ScotiaBank, on North Main, (across from the Parque Central)
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Banco de America Centra</strong><strong>l</strong></em></span> 3 Blocks further on from ScotiaBank, (The other side of the Parque Central); very helpful with “card problems” or problems understanding what the ATM is asking you (or what you’re trying to tell it).
And many other banks in the general vicinity.

<strong>Batteries</strong>
Small Batteries: Impressa Repuestos in mid-town, the Barillas driver will take you there.
Large Batteries: Casa de las Batterias, 29 Calle Poinente y 21 Ave Norte, San Salvador
Sr.  Jose Garcia 2235 6944

<strong>Bearings, (O-rings, gaskets, hose fittings)</strong>
See Oxgasa (In Hardware) for O-Rings

<strong>Boatyard/Haulout Facilities</strong>
Prestomar Need information, Railway up to ___ Tons, Width, …Include Catamarans; they provide bottom painting, topside painting, general marine repairs

<strong>Boat Cleaning, etc (see also General Hands)</strong>
CARPET CLEANING
DRY CLEANING

<strong>Copies</strong>
There are many places to get copies made in Usulutan; just walk up or down North or South Main

<strong>Computer Repair/Supplies</strong>

<strong>DIESEL ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION REPAIR</strong>

DIESEL PARTS
Yanmar parts.
Volvo parts.
Cummins, Caterpillar,
Perkins parts.

<strong>Dive Tanks</strong>

Email, WiFi, and Internet:
Free Wi-Fi at the Marina; as you get farther down the anchorage, the coverage gets poorer; reception is great in the swimming pool area and the restaurant; there are 115V outlets at each table in the palapas.

<b>Electrical </b>

STARTER MOTORS &amp; ALTERNATORS

<b>Solar Panels</b> can be found at <b>Ferreteria El Conecte</b>, which is just one block beyond the Sherwin Williams Paint Store on North Main (just beyond Parque Central); they have a 75-watt model on display, but can get any size panel down from San Salvador.

<b>Fiberglass, Minor Repairs &amp; Materials  (See also:Woodworking) </b>

<b>Marinsa </b>(see “Chandleries, below) has a good supply of Polyester Resin and Filler

(<b>PrestoMar</b>???) Hull repair, modifying chainlockers, propane tank boxes, etc.

<b>Filters </b>

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<b>Fire Extinguisher Recharging</b>

<b>  Oxgasa</b> (See Hardware)

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<b>Fuel (Diesel and Gasoline) </b>

Barillas Fuel Dock

Check with the Office for current pricing

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<b>General Hands </b>

For boat cleaning, varnishing, head overhaul, running errands, piloting, underwater work, obtaining parts and general repairs, there are local workers ready, willing and able to <b></b>

Help; ask at the Marina Office

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<b>Haircuts, Manicures, Pedicures </b>

<b>  Beauty Shop</b> located in Dispensa Don Juan

<b>  Peluquero Richard</b>, walk to ScotiaBank, turn left walk one block, located on the corner.

Numerous other barber/beauty shops located along both main streets

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<b>Hardware and Chandleries </b>

<b>Marinsa</b>: Only “Marine Store” in Usulutan, caters mostly to fishermen, but worth a visit; walk a block from Dispensa Don Juan westward on South Main, take a left, walk 2 blocks, take a right, walk 2 blocks and Marinsa is on the corner; also has mechanics who work on Outboard Motors (see below)

<b>2M Ferreteria: </b>They have most everything, including<b> </b>small galvanized chain, stainless hose clamps, lots of other stuff, some English spoken. Big Ferreteria, Located about 3 blocks east of Dispensa Don Juan, across the road to Puerto Parada, near the Puerta Oriente plaza<b></b>

<b>Ferriteria El Baratillo (Orange Building)</b> about 2 blocks East of Dispensa Don Juan; they have most everything

<b>Ferreteria Avila, between La Pirraya and EconoPartes, </b>across from Puerta Oriente<b>; </b>there is an English Speaker here.

<b>Ferreteria San Rafael; </b>located outside of town, near the Hospital; Large, construction-oriented hardware store; Barillas driver will stop there on the way back to Barillas if requested

<b>Oxgasa:</b> Walk past ScotiaBank to <b>Pollo Campero/Da Vivienda</b>, Turn left and walk two blocks to <b>Oxgasa</b>; you will find medical supplies, Stanley, Skil and Bosch hand and power tools, safety gear and shoes, welding machines, cutting and burning rigs, motors, generators, pumps, O-Rings, the list goes on and on…and, they will sell you a new fire extinguisher, or recharge your old one.

<b>Others…</b>