A valid passport and either a visa or a tourist card are required in order to visit El Salvador. Regulations and requirements for international travel may change at short notice. Before finalizing travel arrangements, you are advised to contact the appropriate diplomatic or consular authority. Security Due to the high rate of crime, foreign citizens are advised to exercise caution when traveling to El Salvador. There are many U.S. or European-trained doctors in San Salvador, but for complicated procedures or illnesses, treatment is often short of U.S. standards.
Pharmacies stock most medicines.
Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate payment in cash for health services. The most common health problems in this Central American nation are intestinal diseases, including dysentery. Vaccinations against typhoid, yellow fever, diphtheria-tetanus and polio are recommended. A visit to your doctor, who should also be able to advise you on vaccinations, is recommended prior to travelling. Accommodation Accommodations in El Salvador vary from deluxe hotels to inexpensive guest houses.