EL SALVADOR

CENTRAL AMERICA

Electricity

El Salvador uses a standard electricity supply of 115 Volts (V) at a frequency of 60 Hertz (Hz), similar to the United States, utilizing Type A and Type B plugs (flat and grounded pins).

Climate

Electricity El Salvador has a tropical climate with two main seasons: a dry season (Nov-Apr, verano) and a wet season (May-Oct, invierno), but temperatures vary significantly by altitude, with hot coasts and cooler highlands, averaging around 24°C (75°F) in central areas, but with higher humidity and heavier rain during the wet season. It's generally warm year-round, with the hottest months being March and April before the rains start.

Language

The official language of El Salvador is Spanish, spoken by nearly everyone, with its own local flavor called Caliche (informal) and use of "vos" (voseo). While Spanish dominates, tiny remnants of indigenous languages like Nawat (Pipil) and Lenca exist, though mostly spoken by elders; immigrant languages like Q'eqchi' are also present.

Money

El Salvador's official currency is the United States Dollar (USD), adopted in 2001 for economic stability, replacing the Salvadoran Colón (SVC), which is now mostly obsolete but technically legal tender. While the Colón still exists, the dollar is used for all transactions, and in 2021, El Salvador also made Bitcoin (BTC) a legal tender, though the dollar remains the primary currency for daily spending.

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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SAN SALVADOR

San Salvador is a dynamic capital city framed by volcanoes, blending modern life with deep history and natural beauty. The city’s cultural heart includes landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, while museums such as MUNA (National Museum of Anthropology) offer insight into El Salvador’s rich heritage. Trendy neighborhoods like San Benito and Zona Rosa are known for their dining, nightlife, and contemporary art spaces. Just beyond the city, visitors can explore the Ruta de las Flores, a scenic route lined with colorful towns, coffee farms, and waterfalls, or visit the archaeological site of Joya de Cerén, a UNESCO-listed Maya village preserved under volcanic ash. With easy access to Pacific surf beaches, crater lakes, and volcanic hikes, San Salvador serves as an ideal base for discovering El Salvador’s diverse landscapes and vibrant culture.