Trip Planning FAQs
Is it Safe to Travel El Salvador?
Yes, El Salvador has become the safest country in Central American and even the whole Latin world, thanks to the revolutionary efforts the new president made to crack down on crimes.
When is the Best Time to Visit El Salvador?
November to April is the best time to visit El Salvador. It is the dry season when travelers will visit volcanos and national parks with less rainfall and cool temperature. However, if you plan to surf in El Salvador, such as in El Tunco, El Zonte and El Tunco, you may visit between May and October for it is the wet season with high waves on the beaches.
Is Visa Required for El Salvador Tours?
• Foreign nationals from over 80 countries and territories are allowed to enter El Salvador without a visa. The main countries are the Schengen countries, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico and the United States.
• According to the Central America-4 Border Control Agreement signed by El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, travelers holding a visa to any of the four countries can enter the other three without a visa.
• Besides the visa, all the travelers need to obtain a Tourist Card with USD 12 per person upon arrival at the airport, seaport or land board crossing. The validity of the Tourist Card is 30 days.
What are the Popular Destinations in El Salvador?
San Salvador, Suchitoto, Santa Ana and San Salvador volcanoes, the Flower Route (Ruta de Las Flores), El Zonte of La Libertad, Joya de Ceren and Tazumal archaeological parks are all popular travel destinations in El Salvador.
How to Get to and Travel Around El Salvador?
El Salvador International Airport is the only airport in El Salvador. If you fly to El Salvador, you could choose this airport for landing. If you come to El Salvador by road transfer from Guatemala, you will reach Concepcion de Ataco. If you come from Copan of Honduras, you may reach Santa Ana. Inside the country, the major means of transport is car or bus.
Are Credit Cards Widely Accepted in El Salvador?
Visa and Master cards are widely accepted in most formal stores in large cities, like San Salvador, Suchitoto and El Tunco of La Libertad. The US dollar and Bitcoin are the legal currencies in El Salvador. You could travel with your card and withdraw cash at local banks easily.
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