San Salvador, El Salvador
Republic of El Salvador
The vibrant capital of El Salvador, featuring government buildings and cultural institutions.
📖 About San Salvador
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and its eponymous department.
It is the country's largest agglomeration, serving as the country's political, cultural, educational and financial center.
The municipality of San Salvador has 525,990 inhabitants (2024). The Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, which comprises the capital itself and 13 of its municipalities, has a population of 2,404,097. The urban area of San Salvador has a population of 1,600,000 inhabitants.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$1,778
$127 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$69 per night
Food & Dining
$28 per day
Local Transport
$12 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for San Salvador
- Research local customs before traveling
- Compare prices online before booking
- Local food is usually cheaper and more authentic
- Public transportation saves money over taxis
El Salvador Facts
🏛️ Capital
San Salvador
🌍 Continent
North America
📐 Area
21,041 km²
📞 Phone Code
+503
💰 Currency
United States dollar
$ (USD)
🗺️ Region
Central America
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
1 sites in El Salvador
Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site
Joya de Cerén was a pre-Hispanic farming community that, like Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy, was buried under an eruption of the Laguna Caldera vo...
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