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Visiting San Salvador, El Salvador


El Salvador's capital, San Salvador, is a modern city of wide boulevards and narrow streets, outdoor markets, government buildings, high-rises, monuments, an exuberant nightlife, museums and other cultural institutions. And all set against the backdrop of San Salvador volcano. The city is surrounded by shantytowns as well as affluent suburbs with restaurants and large shopping malls. Peaceful settings such as the botanic garden of Parque Cuscutlan provide a break from the city's hectic pace.

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
83°F 28°C
67°F 19°C
Aug
83°F 28°C
66°F 18°C
Sep
82°F 27°C
67°F 19°C
Oct
81°F 27°C
67°F 19°C
Nov
82°F 27°C
65°F 18°C
Dec
83°F 28°C
63°F 17°C
Extended Forecast
Friday
Jul 17
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Saturday
Jul 18
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C
Sunday
Jul 19
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C

Traveler Reviews

Hotel Tazumal House

2 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
Jul 9, 2009

I had booked 4 nights in the hotel and at US$30 a night was expecting something decent. My room was on the ground floor (room 7) and was beside the dining room where all the family got together at...more

5 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
Jul 8, 2009

I went to San Salvador expecting a crime ridden city instead I got a fabulous introduction to El Salvador. It is a very modern city and like all cities in the world it has areas not on the recommeded...more

Sheraton Presidente San Salvador

Jul 7, 2009

You will be absolutely sad to leave this place! The rooms are spacious and bright, the common areas are absolutely pristine and the staff will go out of their way to make you feel at home... more

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