About San Salvador
San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador, home to around 525,990 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in San Salvador
1
Metropolitan Cathedral Of San Salvador
2
National Palace
3
Monument to the Divine Savior of the World
4
Monument of Memory and Truth
5
Rosario Church
6
Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
7
Museum of Art of El Salvador
Budget travel
Free things to do in San Salvador
Metropolitan Cathedral Of San Salvador
Monument to the Divine Savior of the World
Monument of Memory and Truth
Rosario Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral Of San Salvador
- Visit National Palace
- Visit Monument to the Divine Savior of the World
- Eat at La Panetière
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Monument of Memory and Truth
- Visit Rosario Church
- Visit Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
- Eat at Sal y pimienta
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Museum of Art of El Salvador
- Eat at Restaurante Pasquale
Where to eat
Local favourites
La Panetière
San Benito, Zona Rosa. There are many other La Panetière in all San Salvador.
Sal y pimienta
Focus on nutrition with detox drinks and stuff, but also regular breakfast and dinner and wine options.
Restaurante Pasquale
Paseo Gral. Escalón, Col. Escalón frente a Galerías shopping center. Italian food.
Tre fratelli
Italian Food.
Al Pomodoro
Italian food.
Dynasty
Chinese food that you can spin around on one of those glass turntables at your table so that everyone can have a bite.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Tazumal House
The, 35 Avenida Norte, Casa 3. A/C, cable TV, free internet use. From $10 to $40.
Ramada Inn
85 Ave. Sur y Calle Juan José Cañas, Col. Escalón San Salvador. The hotel includes air conditioning, king size beds, double bed rooms, resta
Quality Real Hotel Aeropuerto San Salvador
KM 40.5 Carretera Al Aeropuerto de El Salvador. Just 3 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from the sandy beaches of Costa del Sol. In h
Hotel Happy House
Hotel includes air conditioning, double bed rooms and free wireless internet access.
Holiday Inn
The hotel includes air conditioning, king size beds, double bed rooms, restaurant, bar and many other amenities.
Shopping
- Mercado Nacional de Artesanias
Museums & culture
- Metropolitan Cathedral Of San Salvador
- National Palace
- Monument to the Divine Savior of the World
- Monument of Memory and Truth
- Rosario Church
- Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
In pictures
San Salvador gallery
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