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San Salvador

City · 🇸🇻 El Salvador
Population 330,543
Area 56 km²
Time zone America/El_Salvador
Official website www.sansalvador.gob.sv
San Salvador

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San Salvador Essentials

San Salvador’s historic core features the Renaissance-style National Palace and the National Theater, the oldest in Central America. Architectural highlights include the modernist El Rosario Church, known for its rainbow stained-glass, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Beyond the center, the city offers cultural insights at the National Museum of Anthropology and the Museum of Art. Natural landmarks include the El Boquerón crater atop the San Salvador Volcano, while the Divine Savior Monument serves as a central national symbol.

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San Salvador Essentials

San Salvador’s landscape is defined by its volcanic surroundings and architectural resilience. This selection features the modernist concrete shell of El Rosario Church, famous for its rainbow-stained glass, and the grand National Palace with its ornate courtyards. Religious landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Gothic-style Iglesia El Calvario sit alongside poignant memorials, including the 85-meter-long wall of the Monument to Memory and Truth. For nature, El Boquerón National Park offers trails around a massive volcanic crater overlooking the capital.

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Museums & Art Galleries

San Salvador’s cultural landscape spans grand historical architecture and intimate creative spaces. The National Palace provides a window into the city's political history, while the Word and Picture Museum archives social memory through multimedia collections. Artistic expression is highlighted through the contemporary works at the Museo de Arte (MARTE), the traditional clay miniatures of the Museum of Popular Art, and the iconic designs of Fernando Llort at Arbol de Dios. For interactive learning, Tin Marín offers hands-on exhibits, while the Spanish Cultural Center serves as a hub for contemporary workshops and galleries.

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Religious Heritage

San Salvador’s religious architecture spans from colonial-era foundations to modernist icons. The city houses the Metropolitan Cathedral, final resting place of Saint Oscar Romero, and the modernist Iglesia El Rosario, famous for its rainbow stained-glass interior. Significant historical sites include the Neo-Gothic Basílica Sagrado Corazón and the Capilla Divina Providencia, the site of Romero's 1980 martyrdom. These landmarks reflect the country's deep Catholic heritage alongside influential evangelical centers like the Tabernáculo Bíblico Bautista.

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Parks & Nature

San Salvador’s green spaces range from the dramatic volcanic crater of El Boquerón, situated at 5,905 feet, to historic downtown plazas. Plaza Gerardo Barrios and Plaza Morazán serve as the city's civic heart, featuring monuments to national heroes and views of the Metropolitan Cathedral. Within the city, Parque Cuscatlán offers expansive lawns and memorial walls, while Saburo Hirao Park provides a tranquil setting with its Japanese-inspired gardens and children's play areas. These sites combine volcanic geology with urban history and community recreation.

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San Salvador — Map

San Salvador — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 18°–30°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 29 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 19°–31°
  • 21° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 29° · extremes 20°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 23° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 22°–31°
  • 23° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 21°–28°
  • 22° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 20°–28°
  • 22° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 27° · extremes 18°–29°
  • 21° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 27° · extremes 18°–29°
  • 20° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type A / Type B
115 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+503
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Tours & Activities

National Palace
Walk
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Savior
Walk
El Rosario Church

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