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Capital
San Salvador
Idioma
Spanish
Moneda
US Dollar (USD) and Bitcoin (BTC)
Mejor época
November–April (dry season)
Seguridad
Moderado (3/5)
Última revisión: March 26, 2026
Seleccionado por Ouoba Travel Intelligence
¿Necesito visado?
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, most EU for 90 days (CA-4 agreement).
¿Cómo solicito el visado?
No visa needed.
¿Cuánto tarda?
Instant.
¿Cuánto cuesta el visado?
Free.
¿Cuáles son los consejos clave sobre el visado?
Uses US Dollar and Bitcoin as legal tender.
CA-4: 90 days shared with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua.
Smallest country in Central America.
Los requisitos de visa varían según la nacionalidad y cambian frecuentemente. Verifica con la embajada de tu país o la autoridad oficial de inmigración del destino antes de viajar.
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¿Es un destino seguro?
3/5
Security has dramatically improved under President Bukele's gang crackdown. Tourist areas (El Tunco beach, Ruta de las Flores, Joya de Cerén) are generally safe. Some urban neighborhoods still have crime. State of emergency may affect civil liberties.
¿A qué estafas debo estar atento?
Taxi overcharging.
Tourist markup at beach restaurants.
¿Qué precauciones de salud debo tomar?
Drink bottled water.
Good private hospitals in San Salvador.
¿Qué vacunas son obligatorias?
Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
¿Se puede beber el agua del grifo?
Do not drink tap water.
¿Hay advertencias de viaje activas?
Security has improved dramatically but state of emergency means expanded police powers. Some neighborhoods in San Salvador should be avoided.
La información de seguridad se basa en avisos de viaje disponibles públicamente. Consulta el servicio de avisos de viaje de tu gobierno para obtener la orientación más reciente.
Content on Ouoba is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, visa, insurance, tax, medical, financial, safety, or other professional advice. Users should consult official authorities, qualified professionals, or service providers before making important travel, financial, legal, or health-related decisions.
¿Qué conviene saber sobre la cultura?
¿Qué conviene hacer?
Surf at El Tunco and Punta Roca — world-class waves.
Visit Joya de Cerén — the 'Pompeii of the Americas' (UNESCO).
Try pupusas — thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or pork. The national dish and absolutely delicious.
¿Qué conviene evitar?
Don't display gang-related tattoos or clothing — even unintentionally.
Don't photograph police operations.
Don't discuss politics aggressively.
¿Cómo funcionan las propinas?
Tip 10% at restaurants.
¿Cuál es el código de vestimenta?
Casual. Beach casual at coast.
¿Cuál es el contexto religioso?
Catholic and Evangelical. Churches are community centers.
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