El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador is Central America's smallest country, yet it offers an impressive combination of volcanoes, Pacific beaches, charming colonial towns, archaeological treasures, and a growing culinary and cultural scene. Known worldwide for its excellent surfing conditions, the country also invites visitors to explore scenic mountain routes, crater lakes, colorful villages, and rich local traditions.
Things to do in El Salvador
- 1 Surf some of the best waves on the Pacific coast.
- 2 Explore the colorful Ruta de las Flores and its charming villages.
- 3 Visit Santa Ana Volcano and Coatepeque Lake.
- 4 Discover Mayan archaeological sites such as Joya de Cerén.
- 5 Experience local cuisine, artisan markets, and vibrant cultural festivals.
Practical information for El Salvador
Entry requirements can change: we review them with you before every trip.
- Airports
- San Salvador (SAL)
- Documents for US citizens
U.S. passport valid for at least 6 months. U.S. citizens buy a tourist card (US$12) on arrival. No visa up to 90 days. Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua form the CA-4 area: the tourist permit (normally 90 days) is shared across all four countries. U.S. permanent residents and other passports: check by nationality.Read more ▾
- Currency
- U.S. dollar (USD), official currency. Bitcoin stopped being mandatory in 2025
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-6 with no daylight saving time: 1 hour behind Miami/New York in winter; 2 hours behind in summer
- Plugs
- Type A/B, 120V (same as the U.S.; no adapter needed)
- Weather
- Warm tropical (28-32 °C on the coast). Rain May-October
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