Golven van wereldklasse, Maya-ruïnes en jonge energie
Hoofdstad
San Salvador
Taal
Spanish
Valuta
US Dollar (USD) and Bitcoin (BTC)
Beste reistijd
November–April (dry season)
Veiligheid
Matig (3/5)
Laatst beoordeeld: March 26, 2026
Samengesteld door Ouoba Travel Intelligence
Heb ik een visum nodig?
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, most EU for 90 days (CA-4 agreement).
Hoe vraag ik een visum aan?
No visa needed.
Hoe lang duurt het?
Instant.
Wat kost een visum?
Free.
Wat zijn de belangrijkste visumtips?
Uses US Dollar and Bitcoin as legal tender.
CA-4: 90 days shared with Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua.
Smallest country in Central America.
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Hoe veilig is het?
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.
Waarvoor moet ik oppassen qua oplichting?
Taxi overcharging.
Tourist markup at beach restaurants.
Welke gezondheidsmaatregelen zijn verstandig?
Drink bottled water.
Good private hospitals in San Salvador.
Welke vaccinaties zijn verplicht?
Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
Is kraanwater veilig om te drinken?
Do not drink tap water.
Zijn er actieve reisadviezen?
Security has improved dramatically but state of emergency means expanded police powers. Some neighborhoods in San Salvador should be avoided.
Veiligheidsinformatie is gebaseerd op openbaar beschikbare reisadviezen. Raadpleeg de reisadviesservice van je regering voor de laatste richtlijnen.
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.
Wat moet ik weten over de cultuur?
Wat moet ik doen?
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.
Wat moet ik vermijden?
Don't display gang-related tattoos or clothing — even unintentionally.
Don't photograph police operations.
Don't discuss politics aggressively.
Hoe werkt fooi geven?
Tip 10% at restaurants.
Wat is de kledingvoorschrift?
Casual. Beach casual at coast.
Wat is de religieuze context?
Catholic and Evangelical. Churches are community centers.
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