Explore El Salvador — eSIM Data Plans & Travel Guide
Travel guide for El Salvador with instant eSIM data plans from DataOnly. No SIM swapping, no roaming fees.
Must-see in El Salvador
Santa Ana Volcano (Ilamatepec) Hike
Hike to the rim of El Salvador's highest active volcano to gaze into a bubbling, luminous emerald sulfur lagoon inside the main crater.
Surf City (El Tunco & El Zonte)
A world-renowned surf haven featuring laid-back black-sand beaches, consistent point breaks, vibrant beach cafes, and fiery Pacific sunsets.
Ruta de las Flores
Wander through picturesque cobblestone mountain towns known for cool highland climates, vibrant murals, local artisan crafts, and thriving coffee plantations.
Local food to try in El Salvador
Pupusas
Thick handmade corn tortillas griddled and stuffed with melted quesillo cheese, refried beans, and savory chicharrón, served with tangy curtido slaw.
Yuca con Chicharrón
Crispy, golden yuca fries topped with crunchy chicharrón (pork cracklings) and smothered in curtido and salsa.
Nuegados con Chilate
Deep-fried, pillow-soft yuca dough dumplings drizzled in sweet panela cane sugar syrup, traditionally paired with a warm corn drink called chilate.
Practical tips for El Salvador
- El Salvador uses the US Dollar as legal tender, alongside Bitcoin; always carry small-denomination cash ($1, $5, $10 bills) for street vendors, markets, and pupuserías.
- Use rideshare apps like Uber in San Salvador for secure city transit, or hire a reputable private driver/shuttle service when navigating between surf towns and mountain villages.
- Salvadorans are exceptionally warm and polite; always greet people with a friendly 'Buenos días' or 'Buenas tardes' before asking questions or making purchases.
Fun fact about El Salvador
El Salvador is known as the 'Land of Volcanoes' with over 100 volcanic formations and more than 20 active volcanoes packed into an area roughly the size of Massachusetts!
El Salvador eSIM data plans
- Unlimited for 10 days — $53.20
- 20 GB for 30 days — $68.60
- Unlimited for 15 days — $68.60
- Unlimited for 30 days — $138.60