Santa Tecla: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Santa Tecla, formerly known as Nueva San Salvador, is a city and a municipality in the La Libertad department of El Salvador. It is the capital of the department of La Libertad.

Santa Tecla, El Salvador · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

Now in the citySanta Teclasunset 05:29 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map5

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

Within two hours

San Salvador Volcano≈ 30 min National Palace≈ 30 min San Andrés, El Salvador≈ 40 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

Santa Tecla: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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Getting there and staying

Visa and practicalities

Safety and health

Getting here