San Salvador Travel Guide
El Salvador
San Salvador is El Salvador’s capital and largest city, with a population of 1,116,052. It is the country’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring the surrounding region.
Travellers can arrive via El Salvador International Airport or Ilopango International Airport. The Pacific coast is close enough for a beach trip, with Playa San Diego 25.2 kilometres from the city.
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Weather in San Salvador
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Know before you go
Pays in USD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +503
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in El Salvador for good service, but it is not always expected. A service charge is sometimes included in restaurant bills, so check before adding a tip.
Best time to visit San Salvador
Jan
31°2Feb
32°4Mar
31°8Apr
31°18May
30°23Jun
28°28Jul
30°22Aug
29°27Sep
28°28Oct
28°25Nov
28°14Dec
30°7Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near San Salvador
Playa Las Flores
24.7 km away
Playa Ticuisiapa
24.8 km away
Playa San Diego
25.2 km away
Playa del Obispo
25.2 km away
Playa El Amatal
26 km away
Playa de Conchalío
27 km away
Playa Toluca
27.1 km away
Playa El Majagual
27.6 km away
Things to do in San Salvador
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
history museum
2.3 km
1.1 km
2.3 km
Teatro Presidente
theatre venue
2.5 km
2.9 km
Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador
history museum
3 km
Teatro Luis Poma
theatre venue
1.6 km
Teatro Municipal de Camara Roque Dalton
theatre venue
3.8 km
Getting there
El Salvador International Airport · 32.6 km
Ilopango International Airport · 8.3 km
Frequently asked Questions
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