Before You Go
- Confirm passport validity and entry requirements.
- Check whether a tourist visa is required.
- Keep digital copies of important documents.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance.
San Salvador
US Dollar (USD)
Spanish
NovโApr
CST (UTCโ6)
Welcome to El Salvador, a compact Central American country known for its world-class surf breaks and dramatic volcanic landscapes. El Tunco and El Zonte have become legendary among surfers, drawing waves-chasers from around the globe to their Pacific shores. San Salvador, the capital, sits beneath the shadow of the San Salvador Volcano, blending urban energy with striking natural backdrops. Lake Coatepeque, formed within a volcanic crater, offers stunning turquoise waters ringed by green hillsides. El Salvador's coffee-growing highlands produce excellent brews amid scenic mountain routes. Ancient Maya ruins, including Joya de Cerรฉn, a remarkably preserved "Pompeii of the Americas," reveal centuries of history. The country's small size makes it easy to experience volcanoes, beaches, and colonial towns all within a single trip. El Salvador welcomes travelers to discover a rising Central American gem full of natural drama.
Helpful information to consider before and during your visit.
Discover some of El Salvador's most popular flavors, traditional dishes and memorable local treats during your visit.
FUUN FUCTS to check
hen a live duck sewn into a leather sack was used in place of a ball. The game was so violent in its early form that it was repeatedly banned over the centuries before being tamed, regulated, and officially declared Argentina's national sport in 1953. Tucked deep in Patagonia is a surprising outpost of Welsh culture, thousands of miles from Wales itself. Beginning in the 1860s, Welsh settlers established a string of communities in the Chubut Valley, seeking a place to preserve their language and traditions out
