Originally Posted by
DeltaFlyingProf
On another level, what is the security situation in San Salvador? When I was in Costa Rica, I was told that San Salvador was one of the two central American countries still unsafe to travel to, the other being Honduras, IIRC. This is hear say for me at this point, so other opinions are welcome.
I would personally not go there for tourism. Many companies will have private security for their employees who need to go there on business trips. Gang activity and violent crimes are not uncommon. Some of the world's most dangerous gangs (M13 or whatever they are called) are very active.
https://travel.state.gov/content/pas...l-warning.html