Santa Ana Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Jan 2024

Since San Salvador is yet another Central American capital city that doesn’t seem to excite travelers, most cultural tourists to El Salvador head to Santa Ana instead. This is the country’s second city in most ways, but it leads the pack for tourism. Santa Ana offers a wide variety of nearby natural sights as well as an interesting colonial heart and quite a bit of history.

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Travel Costs to Santa Ana

Population 245,000
Area 290,000
Timezone UTC-6
Currency US dollar
Airports El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
BACKPACKER INDEX: US$43.42
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Accommodation Costs in Santa Ana

Santa Ana Hotel Seasons

Santa Ana Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar17.00 - 46.00
starstarstarstarstar11.00 - 53.00
starstarstarstarstar35.00 - 77.00
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starstarstarstarstar57.00 - 98.00

Santa Ana Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed8.00 - 11.00

Santa Ana Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Teatro de Santa AnaA great choice for those who love architecture, this short walk presents a building built between 1902 and 1910. Sometimes shows are also held here.
Guided tours
Shows
1.00
5.00
Museo Regional de OccidenteOpen Tuesday through Saturday, this two-story museum showcases coins and bills from what used to be El Salvador's currency before it switched over to American currency.
Foreigners
3.00
Parque Ecologico San LorenzoA very small zoological garden that's home to Spider Monkeys. You'll also find ponds and swimming pools.
adults
2.00

Santa Ana Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfast Some hotels include a breakfast within their nightly rate. If yours doesn't, or your not a fan of the meal presented, then your best bet is to try one of the local small eateries or cafes in town.3.00 - 5.00
Budget lunchLunch tends to run between 11am and 2pm. It's best to arrive at around 11am to 12pm if you can as that's when the pre-prepared food is the freshest. 4.00 - 7.00
Budget dinnerFor dinner, you'll want to eat at a local pupuserias. Generally you'll find Mexican tacos and burritos are a popular dinner option.7.00 - 11.00
Beer (.33l bottle)There are lots of restaurants that offer beer with your meal. However, it is important to stay away from the Parque Colon area watering holes.2.00 - 4.00
Beer (.33l bottle, retail)There are several different types of supermarkets in the area with the best being Super Selectos. Here you'll find a greater ranger of beers to choose from.1.00 - 2.00

Santa Ana Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Minibus from aiport to city center65.00
Public bus ride in Santa Ana0.00 - 0.00
Micro bus ride in Santa Ana0.00
3 km taxi ride in Santa Ana3.00 - 4.00
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When to visit Santa Ana

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January81590.4
February84610.3
March88610.7
April86642.3
May86666.8
June826412.8
July846410.0
August866412.3
September826315.2
October82617.7
November79573.1
December77550.6

Santa Ana Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:01am6:09pm
21 Jun5:31am6:28pm
21 Sep5:47am5:54pm
21 Dec6:17am5:35pm

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