El Salvador
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El Salvador
El Salvador | |
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Capital: | San Salvador |
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Language: | Spanish |
Currency: | US Dollar |
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Background
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Climate & Weather
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Charts
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Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
Passports must have a validity of at least six months. Prior visas are not required for citizens of most countries - a tourist visa card is purchased on entry. This CA-4 visa applies to:- Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The length of stay is normally 90 days and applies to the whole group. Only one extension will be granted. To remain in the region longer, a visit to a country outside the CA-4 area must be made and a new visa is issued on re-entry.
Customs
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Health
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Security
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Ports & Popular Stops
- Acajutla (Port of entry)
- Bahia del Sol (Port of entry)
- Barillas Marina (Port of entry)
- Cutuco (La Union) (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
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Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
- Bahia Del Sol El Salvador 2008 Cruisers Guide - A free .pdf download
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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