TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(USD)
U.S Dollar |
| Electrical |
115 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 503 |
Currency:
The local currency is the dollar. Credit cards are acepted.
Telephone: IDD available. Country code: 503.
IDD is available to Europe, the USA and certain international
ports. Outgoing international code: 0.
Mobile
telephone: GSM 900 network. Network operators include
CTE Telecom Perosnal SA de CV and Digicel SA de CV (website: www.digicel.com.sv)
Climate:
365 sunny days. The average temperature is 28°C. (aprox).
Between 25 and 28 centigrades.
Time:
GMT - 6.
Electricity:
110 volts AC, 60Hz.
Business
Profile: Businesspeople
are expected to wear suits. Although some local businesspeople
speak English, a good knowledge of Spanish is important. Visiting
cards are essential. The best months for business visits are September
to March, avoiding the Christmas period. Office hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00-5:30, Sat 8:00-12:00.
