It’s a little distance from the airport to the city but with a hire car the journey will be quick. Once there you should find out about the history of the city by visiting the David J Guzman Museum which details the development of San Salvador from Mayan and Pipil times up to the present day. There, you’ll see many of the treasures that have been excavated from the Pipil city of Cuzcatlan.
For outdoor pleasures head for La Laguna Botanical Gardens next to which is the Zoologico Nacional so you can see the flora and fauna of the country.
San Salvador Airport Mini Guide
Why Would I be Going to San Salvador?
Most travellers to San Salvador go to visit relatives or to do business. Some travel there as part of a gap year to practise their Spanish and others go to find out about the history of the country that was in the news a lot in the 1970s and 80s. The thrill of the area has to be the seismic activity and the locals say that it’s built in the valley of the hammock so often does everything shake and sway. Still, it’s an experience, relatively safe and with a lot to see.
So Tell me About the Airport
The airport is a little out of the city so you’ll have to bus, taxi or rent a car to get you into it. All flights are from the Americas so if coming in from elsewhere you’ll need to get a connection from Madrid or from a US airport. The airport is big, modern and has tried its best to offer the facilities of a modern international airport.
What Should I do When I get There?
If you are disorientated, find the public information desk in the main hall. Here, they will tell you the best way to get into the city, sell you bus tickets and show you to a taxi. If you’re hiring a car, the desks are easily found in the hall and from the airport, the road takes you straight into the centre, just go straight ahead at every roundabout. If you need cash before leaving the airport there are banks and ATMs available.
And on my Return?
The airport has a good range of shops and restaurants so there’s plenty to keep you occupied whilst you wait for your plane. If you need assistance getting through the airport procedure, staff are available to help and the airport is disabled friendly. The shops here sell the usual duty free good plus snuff! There’s also the chance to buy last minute souvenirs and gifts from the craft shops and occasional stalls in the departure area.
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