El Salvador Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 21,044 km2 |
| Capital: | San Salvador |
| Country Code: | 503 |
| Country Population: | 6,290,420 |
| Credit Cards: | Major credit cards accepted in tourist areas: Visa, Master Card. American Express is not widespread. Smaller shops may add a service charge to your bill |
| Currency: | United States Dollar |
| Departure Tax: | $32USD Buried within airline fares. |
| Drives on the: | Right |
| Electricity: | 115 V |
| Ethnic Groups: | Mestizo 86%; White/Caucasian 12%; Native American 1% |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | Western Central America |
| Official Language(s): | Castilian |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Protestant, Agnostic, Jehova Witness |
| Time Zone: | CST (UTC -6) |
| Tipping: | Tipping is at your discretion. A charge of 15% may be added to some restaurant bills. |
El Salvador Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to El Salvador.
Learn about the history and culture of El Salvador, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about El Salvador's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering El Salvador for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our El Salvador tours today!
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