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El Salvador Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit El Salvador?

3

March

High
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting El Salvador for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 48 to 60 USD

Tourist's budget
from 103 to 146 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of El Salvador is 8.1 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 195 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

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The distance between San Salvador (SV) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1893 miles

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San Salvador
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Safety

General travel safety level in El Salvador on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 March 2024• Good Friday

30 March 2024• Easter Saturday

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 USD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.92689
1.07888
GBP
0.79273
1.26147
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to El Salvador

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Distance matrix
MilesSan SalvadorSanta AnaSanta TeclaSan MiguelLa LibertadSonsonateSuchitotoLa Unión
San Salvador-3047211332297
Santa Ana30-2999192236124
Santa Tecla429-76103025100
San Miguel729976-821056525
La Libertad11191082-2524107
Sonsonate33223010525-49129
Suchitoto223625652449-90
La Unión971241002510712990-

Best Ways to Experience El Salvador

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 48 to 60 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 103 to 146 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in El Salvador via the Prices link

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in El Salvador.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in El Salvador

Bardzo niskie

Areas with malaria

Rare cases along Guatemalan border

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
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visiting flagEl Salvador for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 3 months
  • Includes Honduras, Nicaragua, and Guatemala

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In El Salvador the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

194 / 231
Ranking
6 486 205
mestizo 86.3%, white 12.7%, Amerindian 1%

Area

195 / 232
Ranking
8.1 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

187 / 221
Ranking
75.1
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 71.6women 78.8

Median age

187 / 222
Ranking
27.7
Average age of population expressed in years.men 26.2women 29.3

Population growth

188 / 224
Ranking
0.67%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

177 / 210
Ranking
89.1%
Ability to read, write and count.men 91.3%women 87.3%

GDP

164 / 194
Ranking
8 417 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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