Travel from Costa Rica to El Salvador is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any Costa Rica citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Costa Rica passport holders can travel to El Salvador without a visa for stays of up to 3 months.
Generic country-level guidance for El Salvador. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to El Salvador. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to El Salvador. Stays of up to 3 months are permitted under the visa-waiver agreement.
You're travelling to El Salvador (SV). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Your itinerary touches Costa Rica (CR), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at SAL (El Salvador (SV)): very wet. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 30°C, heavy rainfall (~382mm for the month). Expect heavy rainfall this month (~382mm typical). Waterproof shell, covered shoes, and waterproof bag liner are strongly recommended; outdoor plans may need backup dates.