San Salvador and the other major cities have serious crime problems and petty theft is a problem generally, but commonsense precautions, for birders and other tourists, can minimize the risk. Be careful of your wallet or purse when in crowds. If you are using a rental car, do not leave valuables in sight while you are away from the vehicle, try not to leave the vehicle unless it is in a secure area, and buy a steering lock.
(For El Salvador, contact
British Embassy - Guatemala City
Edificio Torre Internacional, Nivel 11
16 Calle 0-55, Zona 10
Guatemala City
Telephone: (502) 2367 5425,6,7,8,9
Facsimile: (502) 2367 5430
Email: embassy@intelnett.com (General enquiries)
consular.guatemala@fco.gov.uk (Consular enquiries)
Website: http://www.britishembassy.gov.uk/guatemala
U.S. Embassy, San Salvador
Embassy Telephone number: 2501-2999
Fax: 503-2278-5522
Embajada de Los Estados Unidos
Sección Consular
Final Boulevard Santa Elena
Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad
Consular Services, in El Salvador, available 24 hours per day: 503-2501-2600
To dial from US:
011+503-2501-2600
From El Salvador
http://sansalvador.usembassy.gov/