San Salvador
El Salvador · San Salvador Department
San Salvador is the capital and largest city of El Salvador and its eponymous department. It is the country's largest agglomeration, serving as the country's political, cultural, educational and financial center. The municipality of San Salvador has 525,990 inhabitants (2024). The Metropolitan Area of San Salvador, which comprises the capital itself and 13 of its municipalities, has a population of 2,404,097. The urban area of San Salvador has a population of 1,600,000 inhabitants.
Guides for San Salvador
Experiences
Turtle Release and Mangroves Cruise
From $120 per person
Tamanique Waterfalls , Cliffjumping, Rockclimbing, Hiking and Swimming
From $93 per person
Ruta de Las Flores, Visit 4 Colonial Towns and Coffee Farm
From $99 per person
Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe
From $94.94 per person
Private San Salvador city tour - History, Streetfood & Local Life
From $60 per person
Fun Walking Tour of San Salvador's Historic Center
From $19.99 per person
From San Salvador: Best Santa Ana Volcano Tour & Lake Coatepeque
From $100 per person
El Salvador: Cerro Eramón Sunrise Hike
From $115 per person
Discover the Best of San Salvador with Dave
From $35 per person
Copan Ruins: Explore the Ancient Mayan Kingdom from San Salvador
From $175 per person
Cihuatán Rum Distillery, Archaeological Site & Suchitoto Town
From $135 per person
Best Day Tour: Santa Ana Volcano Hiking + Lake Coatepeque
From $87 per person
Best Full Day Combo Tour: Volcanoes, Lake and Mayan Sites
From $99 per person
Birdwatching Tours in El Salvador with Expert Biologist Guide
From $95 per person
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Where to stay
Hotel Citlalli
9.6/10 · 390 reviews
Cinco Hotel
9.6/10 · 138 reviews
Kaleo Hotel Boutique
9.4/10 · 224 reviews
Il Buongustaio
9.4/10 · 126 reviews
Villa del Angel Hotel
9.4/10 · 85 reviews
Barceló San Salvador
9.2/10 · 1334 reviews
Real InterContinental San Salvador at Metrocentro Mall by IHG
9.2/10 · 189 reviews
Cardedeu Centro Histórico
9.2/10 · 148 reviews
Holiday Inn San Salvador by IHG
9.2/10 · 122 reviews
La Ruta Hotel Corporativo
9.2/10 · 52 reviews