Which number should you use?
Have your location ready
Keep the name and address of your accommodation with your trip documents. When you move to another base, replace the previous address with the current one. If you are out for the day, keep the place name and a recognizable location detail available.
Ask your accommodation to write its address in Spanish before you need it. “¿Me puede escribir la dirección?” means “Can you write down the address for me?” Save that reply with the booking, and make sure you know which branch or property it describes.
For a call, prepare to give your location, what has happened and a way to contact you. Follow the instructions you receive.
Keep these details with your travel documents
| Detail | Add your own information |
|---|---|
| Current accommodation | Name and complete address |
| Insurer | Policy number and assistance instructions |
| Travel companion | Name and contact details |
| Consular assistance | Your government’s contact instructions |
| Next transfer | Provider and agreed pickup location |
Keep another copy accessible if your phone is unavailable. Save or print the emergency numbers before departure.
Medical appointments are a separate arrangement
For planned care, confirm English-speaking staff with the facility. [source] The medical care page explains what to ask about the branch, appointment and payment. It also links to consular medical-facility resources.
Medical providers may require payment before care. [source] Keep your insurer’s instructions available, and review the travel insurance checklist before departure. An insurance contact is useful to have alongside emergency information, but it does not replace the emergency service you are trying to reach.
If a robbery occurs
Do not physically resist a robbery. [source] Use the police emergency contact when you need emergency police assistance. [source] After the immediate situation, the stolen-belongings reporting guide explains the police-station step. Keep the POLITUR contact guide with these references. The security update explains El Salvador’s current U.S. travel advisory. Keep the lost U.S. passport guide with these references if your U.S. passport is lost or stolen during the trip.
Common questions
What is the police emergency number?
Call 911 for police emergencies in El Salvador. For emergency medical services, call 132. Keep your current location available when requesting help, including the place name and a recognizable location detail. Prepare to describe what happened and give a way to contact you. [source] [source]
What number is listed for medical emergencies?
Call 132 for emergency medical services in El Salvador. Keep your current location available and prepare to describe what happened. If you are staying at an accommodation, save its complete address with your trip documents. Call 911 when you need emergency police assistance. [source] [source]
Sources
- Call 911 for police emergencies in El Salvador.
- Call 132 for emergency medical services in El Salvador.
- Confirm English-speaking staff before arranging medical care.
- Medical providers may require payment before care in El Salvador.
- Do not physically resist a robbery.
Travel information only; for medical or legal decisions, consult a qualified professional.