San Salvador: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of its eponymous department.

San Salvador · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the citySan Salvador+25°CCloudy · sunrise 05:51 AMupdated 07:54 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map7

Exchange rate$1.00per 1 $USD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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San Salvador Volcano≈ 35 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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New information about Ebola-related health measures and quarantine requirements for some travellers (‘Entry requirements’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Exercise normal precaution in El Salvador . U.S. government employees working in El Salvador are allowed to travel throughout the country during daylight hours. However, due to road conditions, hilly terrain, possible landslides during the rainy season, and general lack of streetlights, U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

San Salvador: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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