U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin El Salvador. U.S.
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Is El Salvador safe? 🇸🇻
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As of October 2026, El Salvador scores 58/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates El Salvador Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 El Salvador destinations assessed, La Libertad scores highest (62/100), while San Salvador scores lowest (52/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for El Salvador: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
El Salvador destinations by safety score
#1🇸🇻La LibertadModerate · updated 19 October 202662#2🇸🇻Santa AnaModerate · updated 29 July 202661#3🇸🇻San SalvadorModerate · updated 13 October 202652
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03 · Evidence Signals
El Salvador safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 85 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 7.9 / 100k | 52 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 37.9% | 32 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 47/100 | 47 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 20.1 / 100k | 42 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
El Salvador safety FAQ
Is El Salvador safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates El Salvador Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index El Salvador averages 58/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in El Salvador?
Of the destinations we've assessed, La Libertad currently scores highest at 62/100 (Moderate). San Salvador scores lowest at 52/100.
Where does this El Salvador safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.