El Salvador Travel Guide 🇸🇻
Everything a traveler should know before visiting El Salvador — volcanoes, surf beaches, colonial towns & coffee routes
🌤 Live Weather — San Salvador
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital San Salvador
🌋 Highlights Volcanoes · coffee mountains · surf coast
💱 Currency US Dollar (USD) · Bitcoin (legal tender)
🗣 Language Spanish (English limited)
⏱ Time Zone GMT−6
🔌 Plug Type Type A · B — 120V
Famous for: Ruta de las Flores · Santa Ana Volcano · surf at El Tunco · coffee plantations
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free for many nationalities Return / onward ticket recommended Passport valid 6+ months- Tourist card may be issued on arrival
- Travel insurance recommended
- Stay duration varies by nationality
Confirm updated entry rules before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Apr Dry season (best time to visit)
🌧 May–Oct Rainy season
🏄 Dec–Mar Peak surf season
💸 Shoulder Season Fewer tourists
Rain showers are usually short but intense.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $35–55 / ₹2,900–₹4,500 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $75–120 / ₹6,200–₹10,000 per day
- 👑 Luxury — $180+ / ₹15,000+ per day
Surf towns & tours can increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Santa Ana Volcano Ruta de las Flores Suchitoto El Tunco Lake Coatepeque El Boquerón🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Buses connect major towns
- Taxis & ride-shares in cities
- Private shuttles for tourists
- Road trips popular in mountain regions
Avoid night travel in remote areas.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Tigo · Claro
- Tourist SIMs available at airport
- Good coverage in cities
- Weaker in mountain villages
Download offline maps for rural areas.
💵 Money & Payments
- USD widely used
- Cards accepted in hotels & malls
- Cash preferred in small towns
- ATMs available in major areas
Carry small bills for local markets & buses.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Pupusas (must-try)
- Yuca frita
- Empanadas
- Sopa de gallina
- Fresh coffee & cocoa
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Fiestas Agostinas
- Santa Ana Festival
- Semana Santa processions
- Flower festivals — Ruta de las Flores
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Tourist zones improving & monitored
- Avoid isolated areas at night
- Use registered taxis & tour guides
- Follow volcano hiking rules
Check local guidance before hiking volcano trails.
🎒 What to Pack
- Light clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Sun protection
- Rain jacket (wet season)
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical climate
- Warm year-round
- Distinct wet & dry seasons
- Cooler in highlands
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — San Salvador & El Boquerón
- Day 2 — Santa Ana Volcano hike
- Day 3 — Lake Coatepeque
- Day 4 — Ruta de las Flores towns
- Day 5 — El Tunco surf & sunset
❓ FAQs
Is El Salvador good for volcano hikes?
Yes — Santa Ana is one of the most popular hikes in Central America.
Is English spoken?
Limited — more common in tourist & surf areas.
Do I need cash?
Yes — especially for local eateries & buses.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 132
👮 Police 911
🔥 Fire 913
🩺 Medical Assistance Local Hospitals
🎟 Tours & Activities in El Salvador
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