Category: Central America

Uber works across San Salvador, Santa Ana and the coast — expect about $16–$25 from SAL airport. Fares, safety and inDrive compared.

Renting a car in El Salvador: real prices, mandatory insurance, US license rules, and the best drives from El Tunco to Ruta de las Flores.

Getting around El Salvador: real bus, Uber and rental fares, drive times, and the safest way from the airport to El Tunco and Santa Ana.

SAL airport to San Salvador is 26-31 miles, 35-50 min: taxi ~$25-35, Uber ~$16-22, bus 138 under $1. Compare every option.

Tipping in El Salvador: leave 10% at restaurants (check for "propina" first), $1 per bag, skip taxi tips. Exact USD amounts inside.

El Salvador tap water isn't safe to drink. See USD bottled water prices, the best travel filters, surf-town tips, and how to avoid getting sick.

Travel insurance El Salvador isn't required for entry, but with evacuation costing $50,000+, here's the coverage, cost and providers US travelers need.