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STOP Moving to El Salvador for the Wrong Reasons: A Relocation Expert's Honest Warning | Jenn Satterfeld of Livin Like a Local
- Jenn Satterfeld founded Living Like a Local, one of El Salvador's first immigration and relocation companies, to help foreigners integrate into communities rather than create isolated expat bubbles.
- Early Bitcoiners who moved to El Salvador in 2021–2022 often encountered legal trouble because they misunderstood rental contracts, property laws, and the civil-law system (based on Spanish rather than common law).
- Investigation tours lasting seven days and six nights deliberately expose relocating families to cultural shocks—including fireworks at midnight—to confirm whether El Salvador is truly the right fit before they commit.
- School selection must come first when planning a family relocation; internationally recognized schools are concentrated in San Salvador, forcing families to choose between commuting long distances or living in the city.
- El Salvador's appeal to expats has shifted from Bitcoiners seeking financial sovereignty to Canadians and others pursuing health sovereignty and government sovereignty, with educational sovereignty emerging as the next wave.
- Darlo Mejor Para El Salvador, a service club Jenn started, connects expat mentors with Salvadoran youth—including a retired 87-year-old Canadian engineer now speaking at universities about career possibilities.