Most businessmen use cellular phones. In 1998 there were 5,400 pay telephones, and CTE is installing 2,000 new lines in 1999 that accept phone cards. There are direct dialing, fax and telex facilities to most countries in the world. The official mail system is inadequate, but there are many private courier services, including DHL and Federal Express. El Salvador has good taxi service from the major hotels, but traffic is a problem.
Buses run throughout the country, but are often targets for crime and involved in accidents.
Accommodations in El Salvador vary from deluxe hotels to inexpensive guest houses. Holiday Inn Res. y Blvd. There are several firms which rent cars. Sur 137 Tel. Calle Poniente Tel.