El Salvador
El Salvador gives us 2 places: 1 historic site and 1 nature and walks, in San Salvador and Ahuachapan.
Quick facts about El Salvador
CurrencyUnited States dollar
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneCST (UTC−6)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #47)
Tours & tickets in El Salvador
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Travel essentials for El Salvador
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryPupusas
CapitalSan Salvador
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number911
Calling code+503
Daylight11–13 hours of daylight
Population6,029,976
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to El Salvador
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 911
Useful infoCalling code +503
3El Salvador with kids – highlights
Why families love El Salvador
Two entries do not make an itinerary, and we have no climate reading for the country, so we will not name the months and would rather leave that blank.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: moderate
Food to tryPupusas
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about El Salvador
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