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El Salvador travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to El Salvador with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| El Salvador - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK -6 hours |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Currency | United States Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B plug (120V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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El Salvador weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  30 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  4 |
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The El Salvador weather guide shows long term monthly averages for San Salvador.
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El Salvador travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting El Salvador from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for El Salvador - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for El Salvador - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for El Salvador - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for El Salvador - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for El Salvador - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for El Salvador - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around El Salvador.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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El Salvador travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to El Salvador with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for El Salvador - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for El Salvador - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in El Salvador - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in El Salvador, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
El Salvador travel features
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El Salvador FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to El Salvador including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to El Salvador?
El Salvador is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for El Salvador.
Check out Ministry of Health, El Salvador for more information.
What is the time difference between El Salvador and the UK?
The time difference between El Salvador and the UK is UK time-6 hours.
What is the main language spoken in El Salvador?
The main language spoken in El Salvador is Spanish.
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What is the currency in El Salvador?
The currency in El Salvador is the United States Dollar (USD).
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Which plugs are used in El Salvador?
El Salvador uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in El Salvador?
They drive on the right side of the road in El Salvador.
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