{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/el-salvador/santa-ana","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:20:36.061Z","place":{"city":"Santa Ana","country":"El Salvador","countryCode":"SV","lat":13.98827,"lon":-89.55685},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While some recent travel media highlights El Salvador's transformation and safety improvements, local survey data indicates that visitors may not feel entirely safe walking alone at night, with a moderate level of concern about mugging or robbery.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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28/07/2026 05:35 UTC, 2.4 million in MMI IV.","distanceKm":332},{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador","distanceKm":405}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Exercise a high degree of caution in Santa Ana, El Salvador.","summary":"While El Salvador has seen significant efforts to combat crime, leading to positive media portrayals of its transformation, travelers should remain vigilant. Santa Ana, like other parts of the country, experiences moderate levels of crime, particularly property crime, and visitors may not feel entirely safe walking alone at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is at a moderate level for locals, suggesting a risk for visitors."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is perceived as a significant local problem, indicating a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in crowded areas."},"safeAreas":["Areas with high tourist traffic during daylight hours"],"avoidAreas":["Any areas not well-lit or appearing deserted after dark","Areas with visible drug activity"],"scams":["Be aware of potential petty scams, especially in tourist areas or markets."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Historic center can be busy but petty crime is a concern."},{"name":"Barrio San Miguel","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate crime risk, especially after dark."},{"name":"Colonia Las Delicias","level":"caution","note":"Known for property crime concerns; exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Barrio El Calvario","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Barrio La Merced","level":"caution","note":"Similar to other residential areas, moderate crime risk."},{"name":"Barrio Santa Lucía","level":"caution","note":"Be aware of petty crime and avoid isolated areas at night."}]}}