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El Salvador Planning Your Trip


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  • Passports, Visas, And Customs. Passport . Required of all visitors. Must be valid for a full 6 months after arrival. Visa . Citizens of the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand ...more

  • Money
  • The currency chart above is based on August 2009 exchange rates. The US dollar has replaced the colón as El Salvador’s official currency. Traveler’s checks are difficult to cash. Banco Cuscutlan and ...more

  • Transportation
  • Buses are the easiest way to get around El Salvador. There are many local and inter-city bus systems. Every bus route has a number assigned to it and the dispatcher at every bus station has the most ...more

  • Safety
  • El Salvador has one of the highest homicide rates in the world. Most criminals and robbers are armed and unafraid to shoot. Travelers should refrain from traveling at night or alone. Always exercise ...more



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