North America

🇸🇻 El Salvador

El Salvador is a relatively small scuba destination, with most diving activity along the Pacific coast. In practice, divers usually plan trips around coastal towns and nearby offshore areas, where you can expect saltwater conditions and day-trip access through local dive centers. Visibility and water conditions vary by season and weather, so it’s smart to check with the center for current site conditions before booking. Compared with major Caribbean or Red Sea regions, the overall variety of named sites and large-scale resort diving is limited, but it can be a good option for travelers who want a quieter, less crowded Pacific-style diving experience and are flexible with routes and conditions.

Essential information for traveling in El Salvador

About El Salvador

Sea
Gulf of Mexico, North Pacific Ocean and North A...
Timezone
America/El_Salvador
Languages
ES
Demonym
Salvadoran
Phone prefix
+503

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Voltage
120
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
SAL

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

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