Mexico & Central America
Can you drink tap water in El Salvador?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in El Salvador?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or purified water; refill jugs (garrafones) are cheap. Avoid swimming in rivers, which are often contaminated.
Tap water by place in El Salvador
| Place | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| El Tunco | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or purified water; hostels have refill jugs. Ice in tourist places is usually purified. |
| El Zonte | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or purified water; hotels and surf camps usually provide refills. |
| San Salvador | No, drink bottled | Drink bottled or purified water; hotels and restaurants provide it. Avoid tap water and street ice. |
Tap water by place
Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: El Salvador
- Government of Canada travel advice: El Salvador
- Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería
- Speedtest Global Index: El Salvador
- World Bank open data
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