San Salvador Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of El Salvador
About San Salvador
San Salvador lies in the "Valle de las Hamacas" (literally "Valley of the hammocks", as it was called by the Pipil, due to its intense earthquake activity) at the foot of the San Salvador volcano. It covers an area of 600 square km and is home to nearly 2 million people. It is home to one-third of El Salvador's population and one-half of the country's wealth. The downtown area is filled with shops and modern buildings, but unfortunately earthquakes have damaged or destroyed many of the city's historic buildings. The people of San Salvador are generally friendly, though as in any large city, less inclined to engage in conversations with strangers on the street as opposed to other parts of the country. The wealthy live in exclusive suburbs behind tall security walls or luxury condominium bu
Top Attractions in San Salvador
Explore the best things to see and do in San Salvador:
- ★Cinemark
- ★Cinepolis
- ★Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
- ★Jugueton San Salvador
- ★Metropolitan Cathedral Of San Salvador
- ★Monseñor Romero Center
- ★Monument of Memory and Truth
- ★Monument to the Divine Savior of the World
Where to Eat in San Salvador
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴168 Chinese Restaurant
- 🍴Al Pomodoro
- 🍴Cervecería La 20 Zona Rosa
- 🍴Dynasty
- 🍴Faisca do Brasil
- 🍴Hacienda de los Miranda
Where to Stay in San Salvador
- 🏨Best Western Plus Hotel Terraza
- 🏨Courtyard San Salvador
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Hotel
- 🏨Holiday Inn
- 🏨Hostal Cumbres Del Volcan Flor Blanca
- 🏨Hostal Esencia Nativa
San Salvador Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: