based on 6 experiences from female travelers
Jackie
United States
This is my second time going to El Salvador. My family is from El Salvador. My mother left in 1989 when she was pregnant with me, during the civil war. It was her first time going back to her home country since she left. It was a surreal experience to her, seeing how much her country as changed. El Salvador is beautiful and welcoming.
Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: February, 2024I traveled alone to El Salvador and it was an amazing surprise. It's beautiful, and people are very friendly and hospitable. I never felt unsafe, even at night in San Salvador. I really enjoyed it.
Posted: October 17, 2023The people I met were super nice, the landscapes, activities, everything was very beautiful. The only thing is that because they use the American dollar, the prices seemed high to me. But the place is definitely worth it. I highly recommend renting a car as well. We were there for 9 days, and I think that was too much, 7 days is perfect to see everything.
Posted: September 18, 2023I went on a four-day solo trip to Salvador and I really enjoyed it. I usually do things on my own, renting a car, but I decided to book a four-day custom tour (with a guide and transport) and I felt 100% safe. I visited beautiful waterfalls, charming towns, good volcano trails, drank great coffee, etc.
Posted: September 11, 2023I loved El Salvador. I spent a long weekend in El Tunco, enjoying the beach. I went surfing, visited waterfalls, and ate all the pupusas. I just travelled there by bus. Then I hired a driver who took me to the ruins, visited Cotepeque, climbed the Santa Ana volcano, climbed Cerro Verde and went on the Flower Route.
Posted: April 9, 2023Based on 7 local experiences
Based on 7 local experiences
KT
I think being alone as a woman you are always more aware of people. But this country is the safest one I have been in, in all of South and Central America. People are so happy to see tourists. But you do always need to be smart!
Posted: April 14, 2025Maggie
Hello! Im Maggie, Im salvadorean and I travel for work to Washington DC often. I speak English, Spanish and Italian. I can’t host in El Salvador but I can meet and give advice/recommendations and hang out!
Fatima
Hi, my name is Fátima, I like to be called Fa. ✨ I'm a business owner who decided to leave the "big city", 🌆 and move to a small rural cute town in the mountains 🌄. I am looking forward to meeting new people, because it gets very boring here, and I would love to hear all about your fun stories and adventures. I have two dogs. I love cats. I am always up for a coffee ☕ or beer 🍺 and have nice conversations. I have a spare room and I think it would be a great way to meet and connect. This is a queer friendly environment. I identify as a cis woman and a lesbian. I am super happy to host and interact with other queer women as well, not a requirement, but believe me in these small towns those opportunities are appreciated. 🌈⚡
Gabriela
San Salvador
3 days
Hi! I’m Indonesian living with my French boyfriend in San Salvador. I love traveling, meeting new people and share cultures. I am open to have guests in our second bedroom in our (small) apartment with the view of San Salvador ☺️