The Ultimate Backpacking El Salvador Travel Guide These Foreign Roads
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Transportation in el salvador. local buses although usually crowded are the cheapest option, and super fun! sometimes you can pay a bit more ($0.25)for an ac bus in and around the cities. short distance (1 – 3 hours) $0.25 – $2. medium distance (3 – 5 hours) $2 – $5. The ideal amount of time to backpack in el salvador is at least two weeks. however, if you are short on time, you could do a full round trip in 5 7 days. this would still give you enough time to explore the main attractions and take part in some of the outdoor activities available.
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There you have our 1 week el salvador itinerary. now let’s move on to some tips, so you can have the best experience possible here. el salvador itinerary overview: san salvador → suchitoto → lago de coatepeque → ruta de las flores → barra de santiago → granada. The most popular backpacking routes in el salvador include doing the following. antigua (guatemala) > santa ana > ruta de las flores > lake coatepeque > el zonte & el tunco > leon (nicaragua) this route can also be completed in reverse. Once you’re in el salvador, the easiest way to get around is by catching the local buses. these buses aren’t the most comfortable, especially if you are carrying a lot of luggage, but as the main towns are all close together, most of the journeys are only an hour or two. expect to pay around $0.50 usd per bus trip. Budget tips. 1.) hitchhike. many locals simply can’t afford to pay for public transportation, so hitchhiking is still very common in el salvador. just use common sense before accepting a ride. 2.) eat fresh veggies and fruits. el salvador is a dream come true for vegetarians.
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Once you’re in el salvador, the easiest way to get around is by catching the local buses. these buses aren’t the most comfortable, especially if you are carrying a lot of luggage, but as the main towns are all close together, most of the journeys are only an hour or two. expect to pay around $0.50 usd per bus trip. Budget tips. 1.) hitchhike. many locals simply can’t afford to pay for public transportation, so hitchhiking is still very common in el salvador. just use common sense before accepting a ride. 2.) eat fresh veggies and fruits. el salvador is a dream come true for vegetarians. Entry visa requirements for el salvador. to enter the country every tourist must have a valid passport. nationals of the uk and ireland do not need to have a visa if they are staying for 30 days or less. canadian and american citizens need to have a tourist card, which is available at the border for around $10. El salvador travel costs. accommodation – during peak season, a bed in an 8 10 bed dorm costs $10 15 usd. free wi fi is standard and many hostels also include free breakfast. private rooms with an ensuite bathroom cost around $25 usd per night (there is no real difference in prices during the high or low season).
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Entry visa requirements for el salvador. to enter the country every tourist must have a valid passport. nationals of the uk and ireland do not need to have a visa if they are staying for 30 days or less. canadian and american citizens need to have a tourist card, which is available at the border for around $10. El salvador travel costs. accommodation – during peak season, a bed in an 8 10 bed dorm costs $10 15 usd. free wi fi is standard and many hostels also include free breakfast. private rooms with an ensuite bathroom cost around $25 usd per night (there is no real difference in prices during the high or low season).
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