Reconsider travel to El Salvador due to crime. Country Summary: In March 2022, the Government of El Salvador (GOES) declared a “State of Exception” in response to an increase in homicides.

If you have two weeks, you have enough time to get in all the best of El Salvador on offer. The western beaches of the Pacific Coast are the perfect way to kick off your vacation, enjoying the famous sun, surf, ceviche, and cerveza.

Local buses are by far the most common way to get around El Salvador. For travellers and locals alike, “Chicken Buses” as they're known, are both convenient and dirt-cheap. These former American school buses are a sight to be seen, with their colourful paint jobs and often gaudy accessories.

Great for budget travelers, San Salvador has both cheap and more expensive bars! Hotels in the city can cost anywhere from 80 to 190$ USD, depending on the kind of place. Sometimes, you can find an Airbnb for cheaper. Hotel selection and quality are limited in El Salvador because the tourism industry is in its infancy.