Solo Female Travel in El Salvador

El Salvador, Family travel

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.

El Salvador, Solo travel

I 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.

El Salvador, Group travel

The 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.

El Salvador, Solo travel

I 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.

El Salvador, Solo travel

I 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.

San Salvador

El Salvador’ safety rates have dramatically changed for better. It is a safer place than it was 3 or 5 years ago. You still need to be smart and careful because there are danger risks in every country. Overall, it’s a safe place to travel. Locals are the kindest people I’ve ever met from all the countries I’ve traveled.

Concepción de Ataco

Ataco is an agricultural rural animal town. Everyone knows each other, and that is very good for safety. There are a few drunks but they don't mess with you. I would say Ataco is the safest I have ever felt in El Salvador.

I was born and raised in San Salvador so here is my advice! - El Salvador can be dangerous, as most of Latin America, so being cautious is important: Keeping your valuables safe, avoiding being alone outside at night, only taking verified transport, etc. - Food/entertainment is cheap! Eat the local food, it's amazing. - If you can drive, rent a car. Public transport is not good + uber is expensive. The country is very mountainous + we dont have a walking culture, so walking places could be challenging at best, horrible at worst haha. - Wear sunscreen omg, we have a different kind of sun. It's so strong. - Do not drink tap water. - Do not flush toilet paper, use the bin. - If in the city, prepare for traffic. Everyone drives, so rush hour can be brutal. - Most hospitality services are english friendly.