El Salvador / Plan your visit
Safety
Security improvements and the current U.S. travel advisory.
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- Earthquake and volcano information in El Salvador ↗
Find official earthquake information and dated volcano notices for El Salvador, then read each notice for its place and instructions.
- How to contact POLITUR in El Salvador ↗
Learn what POLITUR handles and use the listed +503 2511-8302 contact for tourist-security assistance in El Salvador.
- How to report stolen belongings in El Salvador ↗
Learn where to report stolen belongings in El Salvador, what details to prepare and why to request a police report if possible.
- Is El Salvador safe for tourists? ↗
Compare U.S., Canadian and Australian advisory labels, then plan for solo travel, local transport and Pacific beaches.
- Swimming on El Salvador’s Pacific coast ↗
Plan a Pacific coast swim by checking beach guidance, strong currents, lifeguard availability and warning flags before entering the water.
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- The U.S. State Department lists El Salvador at Level 1: Exercise normal precautions.
- The U.S. State Department reports a sharp decline in gang activity since 2022, followed by lower violent crime and homicide levels.
- El Salvador’s security authorities reported 82 homicides in 2025, a rate of 1.3 per 100,000 people.