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San Salvador
El Salvador · SAL
Volcano-ringed capital with surf beaches down the road.
About
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and of 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.
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- water sports · excellent
- beaches · good
- dining · good
- hiking · good
- nature · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan87°F2d wet
- Feb89°F3d wet
- Mar89°F6d wet
- Apr88°F17d wet
- May85°F27d wet
- Jun82°F27d wet
- Jul85°F24d wet
- Aug84°F27d wet
- Sep82°F29d wet
- Oct82°F26d wet
- Nov83°F14d wet
- Dec86°F5d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Birdwatching Tours in El Salvador with Expert Biologist GuideFrom $95 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Scars of San SalvadorFrom $20 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Lunch at Coatepeque Lake (Private Tour)From $165 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Best Juayua 7 Waterfalls Hiking Tour + 4x4 Ride | Ruta de FloresFrom $100 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Surf CityFrom $89 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private 4x4 Tour with View of San Salvador from the Former Cable CarFrom $54 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), about 19 mi away.
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