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2015 was another interesting year at Rancho Las Brisas, no major happenings just life in paradise. Highlites:                January my 95 yr old father in law came down and built a cosina del linea (wood cooking area)                                February municipal elections, new mayor but same same                              March 1st wedding anniversary                             April circus comes to La Bocana                             May pool party                             June Pupuseria Josefina opens location across from […]

Family, friends and neighbours enjoying the holiday around the pool.                  

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TO: PRIME MINISTER Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, please restore expats right to vote in Canadian elections. Why is this important? Canadians choose to live abroad for a variety of reasons ranging from work opportunities, experiencing different cultures, reduced cost of living or just to retire in a country with a better climate. Just because we choose to live abroad […]

Rancho Las Brisas added 3 new photos . 35 mins · The power goes off at Rancho Las Brisas (happens less frequently than with Ontario’s Hydro One), No Problemo, we have solar lighting as a backup, WiFi modem is battery powered which can be recharged with our solar system as can cell phones, water system is gravity fed, cooking is […]

Snow Bird Special! An early booking special for snow birds . Book the Ranch House Room with private kitchen, from now until Nov 30, 2015 for a stay of 30 days or longer* between January 4 and March 31, 2016 for the low price $500 per month          Similar arrangements may be made for other rooms. *30 night minimum stay, extra nights only $16.66 per […]

         Rancho Las Brisas offers meal service specializing in Salvadorian dishes and Pupusas with various local beers available at modest prices. We offer day use of the grounds and pool for $2.00 per day per person (children under 8 yrs free). Accomodation is available from $10.00 – $40.00 per night * La Casita dorm, shared room     The Ranch House […]

Back in the ‘90s I was a tad ahead of the times and had a store in Bowmanvville ON, Canada selling alternative energy and environmental products.                          These included stoves: wood, wood pellet, corn and natural gas/propane Solar pool and hot water heaters Power systems: solar, wind, water Composting and water saving toilets Environmental cleaning and pest control products Never did much business […]

to the Bootsnall team for getting me access to my blog after microsoft hotmail locked me out of my account

                                                     La Pupuseria Josefina de Rancho Las Brisas  is opening a new location across from Escolar Playa San Diego. This location will be open for breakfast and lunch weekdays                                with the original lo9cation at the Rancho being open weekends also serving cold beer.     […]

                     Rancho Las Brisas de Playa San Diego now has a new website with a book now feature, click highlight to check it out.

How I rate the beer I have tried in my travels. Favourite: El Salvador – Regia                  Guatemala – Gallo                   Singapore – Tiger                  Thailand – Singha                    Cuba – Cristal                       Mexico Corona                      Laos – Beerlao                    Canada – Molson Ex                   USA – Coors light                 Like: Thailand – Chang             Thailand – Archa             Indonesia – Bintang          India – Kingfisher           Myanmar – Myanmar          Australia […]

May/June Special Pricing Off Season Discount Prices * La Casita mixed dorm $10 per person per night Ranch House private room $24 per night The Gardner’s Cottage $31 per night *applies to direct bookings or Airbnb only

World cost of living index For those thinking of relocating or use as a guide to what your trip will cost by country. Courtesy of MoveHub: International Students moving abroad map

To celebrate our first wedding anniversary the owners of Rancho Las Brisas are offering a getaway special for frozen Canadians. 7 nites in our private room in the ranch house   continental breakfast airport transfer complimentary pupusas from La Pupuseria Josefina  on Saturday evening Included in the special price on Only $328.00 CAD Combine this price with a low fare from United Airlines for as low […]

                                                                             The year at Rancho Las Brisas started off fairly busy in the high season, tapered off in the spring, strangely picked up in the summer then died off until December. All in all can’t complain as we’re off the beaten track and just starting to be known. January: Lassie’s pups were weaned and went to good homes, except […]

until the guy in the red suit swoops down the chimney! There is still rooms at the inn Rancho Las Brisas so book now to avoid disappointment! Also note that La Pupuseria Josefina will be open extended hours during the Navidad/Año Nuevo season so if in the area drop in for some great pupusas and a coffee or beer. Feliz Navidad […]

The menu at La Pupuseria Josefina de Rancho Las Brisas offers 14 pupusas: mi gustan las pupusas 1) de Mora (Berry) 2) de Chipilin (similar to Spinach) 3) de Cochinito (similar to Spinich) 4) de Espinaca (Spinach) 5) de Cilantro (Parsley) 6) de Ayote (Pumpkin) 7) de Loroco (an aromatic flower) 8) de Queso y Frijoles (Cheese and Beans) {The Favourite} 9) de Revueltas y Frijoles y Queso ou Chicuron 10) de Pollo (Chicken) 11) de […]

Only 18 days to Christmas Don’t miss out on a quiet holiday vacation a liesurly stroll from the beach. There is still time to book your holiday room at Rancho Las Brisas. Free continental breakfast featuring El Salvadorian Oro coffee, fresh bread delivered daily, local fruit served. Pupuseria Josefina open for supper during the holiday […]