Major city · El Salvador
Juayúa
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Juayúa for the food festival and waterfalls; easy walk, cheap eats, and a $10 guide fee for the 7 Waterfalls trail.
Juayúa is a small town on the Ruta de las Flores, famous for its weekly gastronomic festival and nearby waterfall hikes. It can be explored on foot, with cheap meals and budget lodging, making a single day sufficient for most visitors.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, festivals)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy, some trails closed)
- Airport
- SAL
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- El Salvador ↗Check entry rules for your passport with El Salvador's migration authority or a Salvadoran consulate; the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua can make your permitted stay count across all four.
- El Salvador ↗A state of exception has been in force since 2022, suspending some legal protections: carry your passport or a copy, cooperate at checkpoints and avoid photographing police, military or prisons.
- El Salvador ↗Carry US dollars in small notes; bitcoin acceptance has been voluntary since 2025 and few businesses take it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Juayúa911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Juayúa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).El Salvador-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Tigo, Movistar and Digicel sell SIMs at the airport and malls; passport needed.El Salvador-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; bottled and filtered water everywhere.El Salvador-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10% often added; check the bill.El Salvador-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.El Salvador-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay on main streets, keep valuables hidden, and use registered tuk‑tuk drivers.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; bring your own for buses.El Salvador-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysSemana Santa shuts offices for the week; Sunday closures in small towns.El Salvador-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSAL El Salvador International Airport (about 1.5–2 h bus from Juayúa).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; tuk‑tuks are available for short trips to the waterfall trail (≈20 min).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SAL El Salvador International Airport (about 1.5–2 h bus from Juayúa)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Juayúa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable; tuk‑tuks are available for short trips to the waterfall trail (≈20 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Los Chorros de la Calera (7 Waterfalls)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Tuk‑tuk or walk 20 min from main square; guide fee $10
Trail is rugged; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Anahuác
Dorms from $24; garden, kitchen, warm showers.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–$45 excl. bed
- Mid
- $45–$70 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dorm bed1 × 1 night × US$24 | US$24 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$30 | US$30 |
| Guide to 7 Waterfalls1 × US$10 · Check price at entrance | US$10 |
| Bus from Santa Ana (Bus 238)1 × US$1 · July 2024 fare | US$1 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$7 |
| Trip total≈ US$72 per person per day, bed included | US$72 |
Hotel Anahuác dorms
2026 estimate in USD; flights and international transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a comedor | $2–$3 |
| Meal at Restaurante R&R | $6–$10 |
| Tuk‑tuk ride (short trip) | $1–$2 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Guide fee $10 to access Los Chorros de la Calera; unofficial guides may charge more.
- Check bus schedules; some routes list $0.50–$0.80 fares (July 2024).
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in San Salvador; other embassies also in San Salvador.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Santa Ana → Juayúa (Bus 238): about $0.80, 50 min (check schedule)
- Tuk‑tuk to Los Chorros de la Calera: about $1–$2, 20 min
Say or show
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (kwahn-toh kwes-tah)
- Quisiera un guía para las cascadas — I would like a guide to the waterfalls (kee-see-eh-rah oon gee-ah pah-rah las kahs-kah-das)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (don-deh es-tah el bah-nyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Juayúa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, festivals) · avoid May–Oct (rainy, some trails closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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