Is El Salvador safe to visit?

Generally safe. Post-2022 crackdown transformed security; now among the region's safest.

Do I need a visa for El Salvador?

Visa-free 90 days (CA-4) for most Western passports. $12 tourist card on arrival.

When is the best time to visit El Salvador?

November–April. Dry season — surf year-round.

Can I drink the tap water?

Not safe — drink bottled. Stick to bottled or filtered water, and skip ice unless you know it's from purified water.

What food should I try?

Pupusas. Stuffed corn cakes with curtido slaw — eaten with hands, always.

What is the capital of El Salvador?

San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador.

What language is spoken in El Salvador?

Spanish everywhere; English among returned migrants.

What currency is used?

US Dollar (USD) is the currency of El Salvador.

Do I need a power adapter?

Power plugs in El Salvador: A & B (flat 2-pin / 3-pin, 115 V). Check your devices before you travel.

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CapitalSan Salvador

Currency US Dollar (USD)

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC-6

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