Capital: San Salvador
Best time to visit: November - April
Rainy season: May - October
Currency: $1USD = $8.76 SVC ; El Salvador's currency is called “Salvadoran Colon”
Visa Requirement: For US citizens a visa is not required but you must purchase a $12 tourist card upon arrival.
Transportation: Personal driver or Taxi
From the free-spirited locals dancing in the middle of the city to the delicious cultural dishes you can try on the side of the road, El Salvador is ranked highly on my list of favorite countries to visit. I arrived in San Salvador on May 31st, 2022, with the plan of only staying four days but my trip turned into a week-long vacation. Surprisingly to me, most people have not heard of this beautiful country so I’m here to suggest activities for you to do in El Salvador.
The Rainbow Slide
The famous colorful slide is located inside the Picnic Steak House which is 15 minutes from San Salvador city.
Cost: $5 per ride
Location: Picnic Steak House
Nawni Beach House
Nawni Beach House offers a private beach, an infinity edge pool, horseback riding, adult drinks and so much more. This location is just 3 hours south of the capital.
Cost: $20
Location: Nawi Beach House
Apaneca Canopy Tour
This zipline adventure park offers many different activities such as mountain swings, sky biking, bungee jumping, and a maze obstacle course. I suggest checking the weather before making your trip to this location. If it's too windy or raining, some obstacle courses will not be available.
Cost: $3 - $10
Location: Apaneca Canopy Tour
Karaoke at Club 40/20
Enjoy alcoholic beverages, good music, and vibes at Club 40/20.
You can request any song and sing your heart out for free at this location.
Price: FREE
Location: Karaoke 4020
Dine at Noon Brutto
Noon Brutto is a luxury restaurant located in downtown San Salvador. Many famous actors, singers, and politicians frequent this beautiful restaurant. They serve a variety of food but my favorite dishes were Dragon Brutto, Lobster Roll & Baby Back Ribs. You must book a reservation prior to your arrival.
Cost: $10 - $50 per 4-course meal + drinks
Location: Brutto El Salvador
Hire a driver to explore the countryside
I suggest hiring a private driver to take you anywhere you need to go. David, the owner of @taxi_express_y_tours offers various tours for low prices.
You can book via Instagram or Whatsapp +50376284674
Hire a tour guide to learn about the culture
My private tour with @tourguideelsalvador was extremely informative and exciting. From taking shots of San Salvador's most exclusive liquor, tasting local dishes, and dancing in the middle of the cathedral, downtown with the locals. I highly recommend booking with Rex. You can reach him via Instagram or WhatsApp +503 7895 6749.
There’s so much more to see in El Salvador so check out my YouTube video below to see everything I did in this beautiful country.
