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El Salvador
The smallest country in Central America and the one with the best surf, on black volcanic sand. Transformed in a few years, and the advisory still matters.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit El Salvador: Nov–Apr
Cities
Where people go in El Salvador
- San Salvador2 days is about right
- Santa Ana
- San Miguel
Landmarks
What people go to see in El Salvador
San Salvador· 7 landmarks
Divino Salvador del Mundo
Metropolitan Cathedral
Museo de Arte
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
National Palace
Plaza Gerardo Barrios
Teatro Nacional
Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Where to stay
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Things to do
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Fly to El Salvador
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Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
A / B
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
115V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
USD · US dollar
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
Hola
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Around 10%, and usually added to the bill.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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