Capital city, El Salvador
Can you drink tap water in San Salvador?
Can you drink the tap water in San Salvador?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or purified water; hotels and restaurants provide it. Avoid tap water and street ice.
Key facts
- In San Salvador: Drink bottled or purified water; hotels and restaurants provide it. Avoid tap water and street ice.
- Across El Salvador: Drink bottled or purified water; refill jugs (garrafones) are cheap. Avoid swimming in rivers, which are often contaminated.
Tap water across El Salvador
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in San Salvador?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or purified water; hotels and restaurants provide it. Avoid tap water and street ice.
Can you drink tap water in El Salvador?
Drink bottled or purified water; refill jugs (garrafones) are cheap. Avoid swimming in rivers, which are often contaminated.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Ministerio de Turismo (CORSATUR)
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