Category: Central America

El Salvador packing list from someone who's been: 120V outlets (no adapter), CDC-spec DEET, SPF 50, USD only, light layers — plus what to skip.

El Salvador Tourist Card: the $12 fee was abolished by Decreto 286. What US travelers actually pay at SAL airport and the land borders.

US citizens need a passport but no visa for El Salvador. Get the tourist card rule, CA-4 90-day stay limit, customs limits, and SAL arrival...

El Salvador Currency explained for US travelers: USD is king, Bitcoin is optional, tipping is 10%, ATMs charge $4–$7.91, and small clean bills win.

El Salvador vs Costa Rica compared on cost, safety, surf, wildlife, flights, and food — with a clear winner in every category.

El Salvador travel cost runs $30 to $300 a day. Real prices for flights from Miami, El Tunco surf hostels, Santa Ana volcano hikes, and...

Best time to visit El Salvador is Nov–Apr — dry season, 90°F coast, surf at Punta Roca. Month-by-month rainfall, festivals, prices and crowd data inside.