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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: Spanish
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: America/El_Salvador
- Population: Approximately 570,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season (November to April).
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom generally do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Many other countries also enjoy visa-free access or visa on arrival. An e-visa option is not commonly used. Travelers should have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds. It is advisable to check the latest requirements before travel.
About San Salvador
San Salvador, the vibrant capital of El Salvador, offers a unique blend of rich history, culture, and modern urban life. Nestled in a valley surrounded by volcanoes, the city boasts a tropical climate and a lively atmosphere. Its colonial architecture, bustling markets, and contemporary museums provide a diverse experience for travelers. San Salvador is known for its warm and welcoming people, delicious local cuisine, and vibrant festivals. Visitors can explore historic landmarks, enjoy the arts scene, and take advantage of nearby natural attractions like volcano hikes and coffee plantations. The city serves as a gateway to the country’s rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, making it an appealing destination for those seeking both adventure and cultural immersion.
Top Attractions
1. Metropolitan Cathedral - A beautiful historic cathedral known for its impressive architecture and religious significance. 2. National Palace - A grand building showcasing neoclassical design and housing important government offices. 3. Museo de Arte de El Salvador (MARTE) - The national art museum featuring contemporary Salvadoran art. 4. Plaza Libertad - A central square surrounded by historic buildings, perfect for people-watching and cultural events. 5. El Boquerón National Park - Located on the outskirts, this park offers hiking trails and stunning views of the San Salvador volcano crater.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy hiking volcanoes, exploring vibrant markets, and experiencing traditional Salvadoran music and dance. Cultural tours of museums and historic sites are popular, as well as sampling street food and local coffee. Adventure seekers can try zip-lining, mountain biking, and visiting nearby beaches for water sports. The city also offers lively nightlife and artisan shopping.
San Salvador Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of El Salvador
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy hiking volcanoes, exploring vibrant markets, and experiencing traditional Salvadoran music and dance. Cultural tours of museums and historic sites are popular, as well as sampling street food and local coffee. Adventure seekers can try zip-lining, mountain biking, and visiting nearby beaches for water sports. The city also offers lively nightlife and artisan shopping.
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season (November to April). Pack lightweight clothing, sun protection, and comfortable shoes for walking and hiking. Respect local customs, including polite greetings and modest dress in religious sites. Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night. Use cash in small denominations and carry a secure wallet. Credit cards are accepted in many places but not everywhere.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $180
184 Available Tour Excursions in San Salvador
We will discover the best of San Salvador Landmarks like the Parque Cuscatlán, we will get through an University Campus, visit the basilica of el Sagrado Corazón, get into the different plazas, get to know Monseñor Romero in the metropolitan Cathedral, of course discover the brand new library, while we walk and discover these spots we will laugh, talk and taste some Salvadorean gastronomic beverages or snacks like pupusas, empanadas or quesadillas and Horchata. The best customer service in the hospitality industry based on years of expertise in this field, along with the best attitude you have never encountered before awaits for you. Our team has grown in the last year, due to the amount of tours we have you can either be guided by myself, Isaac or Alessandro, our other team members.
Price: $35.00
Duration: 3 hours
What sets our Santa Ana Volcano Tour apart? We leave early — and that changes everything. By starting before the crowds and the heat, we give you the best chance to enjoy clear skies, cooler temps, and epic crater views without the noise or rush. You’ll hike with a bilingual local guide who knows every view point, photo spot, and fun fact about the volcano. We keep our groups small and personal, making sure everyone feels supported — whether you're a first-time hiker or a trail regular. After reaching the summit and snapping those once-in-a-lifetime photos of the emerald-green crater lake, we wrap it up with a relaxing visit to a restaurant with unbeatable views of the Coatepeque Lake. This isn’t just a hike — it’s the full volcano experience, done right.
Price: $77.19
Duration: 7-9 hours
"The tour is like a roller coaster of emotions, from stories of the civil war and gang violence to crowded and chaotic markets. It's a fantastic way to see San Salvador," commented one of our clients. We invite you to discover the country's capital, which has changed the most in Latin Americ, a place that not long ago was known as the murder capital of the world. Walk the most iconic squares in the city, visit Rosary Church, one of the few Brutalist churches on the continent, and visited by thousands of tourists. And what about the National Library — the most modern in Central America? Visit Romero’s crypt — he was assassinated while celebrating Mass, and his tomb is visited by thousands of people. Learn about history and culture; laugh, taste, and walk with us. We are Traveling Souls (Carlos and Gio) – passionate, dedicated guides, ready to show you El Salvador from a whole new perspective.
Price: $20.99
Duration: 3 hours
Get the most out of your Layover in El Salvador. Discover the scenic, natural and historical beauty of El Salvador. You will have the opportunity to visit the top of the San Salvador volcano. From here you can enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the city and the Salvadoran territory, while enjoying a spectacular climate. We will continue enjoying a tour of the city of San Salvador, discover the history through the most representative monuments of the capital, we will finish walking in the heart of the historic center of San Salvador, where we can appreciate the day to day of the Salvadorans. Know the main monuments such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace. • Duration of 5 to 7 hours according to your flight itinerary • Visit to the top of the volcano of San Salvador • Explore the city of San Salvador • Visit to the Historic Center of San Salvador • Incredible landscapes of the city
Price: $95.00
Duration: 5-7 hours
Includes pick up and drop off at your hotel or Airbnb in San Salvador or Santa Tecla. Will take you to the birding hotspots and will be your birdwatching guide. Ecoparque El Espino provides habitat for a diverse avian community, hosting approximately 221 bird species. It´s ranked as the sixth hotspot for birdwatching in El Salvador. Among the easily observable bird species in Ecoparque el Espino are the Pacific Parakeet, Red-billed Pigeon, Berylline Hummingbird, White-throated Magpie-Jay, Squirrel Cuckoo, Gartered Trogon, Masked Tityra, Violet Sabrewing, Blue-throated Goldentail, Black-headed Saltator, Altamira Oriole, Gray Hawk and Collared Aracari. El Boqueron National Park, situated atop the dormant San Salvador Volcano at an elevation of 5,905 ft (1800 m) above sea level, features a prominent attraction: a crater measuring 3 miles (5 km) in diameter and plunging 1,830 ft (558 m) deep.
Price: $90.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
INCLUDED 1 Ticket per person at Cafe Albania, you can pick from: The rainbow slide, bike zipline, maze, surf zipline, swing. (ATVs not included) 1 Ticket per person at Santa Teresa Hot Springs Full day Ruta de Flores Tour: Explore the highlighs of this popular area in west El Salvador. Adventure Activities, Coffee Culture Experiences, Scenic Beauty and Natural Wonders. A local expert bilingual tour guide will guide you and answer all your questions about this beautiful area.
Price: $115.00
Duration: 9 hours
Santa Teresa hot springs is a very unique place in the country which contains one of the biggest geysers in Central America and its sulphuric waters run around the property that has over 20 pools, as you get into these pools you will instantly feel rejuvenated. as option you can get an awesome spa skin treatment and why not a nice massage! Before to visit the hot Spring, we will visit the Albania Cafe if you are interesting to do some of the extreme activities like bicycle zip line, the swing and others (The prices of this activates not included in the tour) You will have time enough time to do all the activities.
Price: $94.94
Duration: 8-10 hours
Hiking to the summit of Santa Ana Volcano, El Salvador’s most iconic peak, is an unforgettable adventure that blends physical challenge, spectacular crater views, and rich local culture. On this guided hike, you’ll enjoy panoramic sights of Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde National Park, Lake Coatepeque, and even the Pacific Ocean on clear days. What sets this tour apart is the personalized experience: Led by a certified bilingual local guide passionate about sharing Salvadoran history and nature. Small group with private tour transportation, ensuring a safer and more intimate journey. Includes 4K drone photos and videos to capture your experience like no other tour. Ends with a relaxing lakeside lunch at Coatepeque, one of Central America’s most beautiful crater lakes. Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Salvador included for your convenience. Whether you’re an adventure lover, a first-time visitor, or simply want the best Santa Ana (Illamatepec) volcano tour in El Salvador.
Price: $95.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
For lovers of panoramic views and sunsets, we will take you on a private tour to the top of the highest hill in San Salvador, where you will enjoy the sunset and observe how the city is completely illuminated; You will also learn about the history of the mythical amusement park “El Teleférico” that closed in 2001 and today is remembered by many Salvadorans. Book with us and enjoy a fantastic activity that won't take up much of your time, if you don't have much time to go far from San Salvador. We pick you up at your hotel or preferred location in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with air conditioning. We take you to the top of the hill through the coffee plantations of the San Antonio Lamatepec farm, directly to the viewpoint. Good physical condition is not required for this tour. We suggest you take the Tour between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM so you can enjoy the sunset. You can dress as you wish, we only recommend a light sweater at nightfall.
Price: $55.00
Duration: 3 hours
Tazumal and Ruta Maya Tour is the perfect experience if you are a lover of archeology. El Salvador has been for millennia the home of different civilizations. Joya de Ceren, San Andres and Tazumal are three archaeological sites that were important witnesses of one of the most developed civilizations, the Mayans. If you are in El Salvador you can not miss this experience. We will start early in the morning heading to one of the archaeological sites that has amazed archaeologists and visitors from different parts of the world. Our first stop on this tour is Joya de Ceren.
Price: $124.00
Duration: 8 hours
Wander through the charming colonial town of Suchitoto, known for its cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and well-preserved architecture. This artistic village offers an authentic glimpse into El Salvador’s rich history and cultural soul. Then, dive into the world of premium Salvadoran rum at Cihuatan Distillery — the country’s first and most renowned rum producer. From sugarcane fields to tasting glasses, you'll uncover the secrets of the rum-making process and enjoy a guided rum tasting of their finest spirits. ✔ Explore Suchitoto’s colonial charm and artistic flair ✔ Learn the craft of rum at the famous Cihuatan Distillery ✔ Ideal mix of culture, history, and flavors in just one day This San Salvador Day Trip offers a private tour, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.
Price: $105.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
It is a unique tour, where our local experts will make you part of the culture of our country. You will walk and have contact with the people, with the environment surrounding surf city its history from its beginning, enjoy top quality seafood, the famous seafood soup, fish stuffed with shrimp, fresh, super fresh and the unique experience of bathing in a saltwater pool, water directly from the Pacific Ocean with incredible views will make this experience on the Salvadoran coast unforgettable.
Price: $89.00
Duration: 7 hours
On this tour exploring the Mayan impire in El Salvador and it most famous archeological sites, such as Joya de Ceren, the Pompeii od America, San Andres, the trading center and Tazumal, the bigest temple discover in El Salvador.
Price: $94.94
Duration: 8-9 hours
In this tour we will visit two destinations and we will have the mezca of Archeology, History, Nature and colonial town. Cihuatan, is the most extensive archaeological site and one of the best restored, you will be guided by its ball games, by the main square, you will be able to climb the main pyramid, you will understand why it is called: The place next to the woman. Suchitoto is the best preserved colonial town, which for some reason its soil has allowed most of its houses to remain intact for more than 250 years despite being in a volcanic land affected by earthquakes.
Price: $92.21
Duration: 8 hours
Visit Volcan Santa Ana at your own pace. We provide Tourguides for different groups, which will make you feel safe at during the Volcano Hike. We only pickup from 6 hotels in the same area of San Salvador so you wont spend a lot of time in the vehicle pickup up other groups. Hike to the summit of the highest active volcano in El Salvador! Enjoy the amazing views from the top! Small groups.
Price: $48.62
Duration: 7 hours
A perfect Half Day Tour in San Salvador City, well known as the New Capital of Central America, its amazing and Funny Historical Center will give you a different perception of El Salvador, here we will visit the main atracttions as Palace, Cathedral , Monuments , Moseñor Romero Memorial , etc. After we visit the renovated Natural Park Boqueron, at the summit of San Salvador dormant volcano, here we have a walking of 30 minutes in the middle of tropical garden. to finish ( optional ) we visit Picnic Steak House for rainbow slide.
Price: $95.00
Duration: 5-6 hours
After finishing your visit to El Salvador, make your return to the airport in the easiest, most comfortable and safest way.. A member of out team will be waiting for you at the lobby of your hotel to take you to the international airport of El Salvador.
Price: $40.00
Duration: 0 hours
Free walking tour in San Salvador with local secrets, street stories, and real history. Walk through San Salvador’s hidden gems, markets, and powerful history with a fun, local, street-smart guide.
Price: $5.00
Duration: 2 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
San Salvador’s cuisine features hearty dishes like pupusas (thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat), yuca frita, and tamales. Street food is abundant and flavorful, with fresh ingredients and bold spices. Dining customs are casual and friendly. Noteworthy restaurants include those serving traditional Salvadoran fare as well as international options, often blending local flavors with contemporary styles.
Getting Around
San Salvador is accessible via Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport. Within the city, public buses and taxis are common, though rideshare services are growing. Walking is feasible in central areas, but traffic congestion can occur. Costs for local transport are generally low. For longer trips, shuttle services and private drivers are available.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season (November to April). Pack lightweight clothing, sun protection, and comfortable shoes for walking and hiking. Respect local customs, including polite greetings and modest dress in religious sites. Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid isolated areas at night. Use cash in small denominations and carry a secure wallet. Credit cards are accepted in many places but not everywhere.
Culture & Customs
San Salvador’s culture is a blend of indigenous and Spanish influences, with strong family values and community spirit. Social customs include warm greetings and hospitality. Important festivals include Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Independence Day celebrations. Visitors should show respect in churches and public spaces, and punctuality is appreciated in formal settings.
