Gangs

I'm thinking of visiting El Salvador with my husband, but I've heard that there are dangerous gangs. How serious of a problem is it? Is it safe for site-seeing, shopping, or using public transportation? Are there specific areas that are particularly dangerous? Thank you for your replies.

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I moved there in 1994, before serious gang problem, they do not mess with us gringos, serious consequences if they do, be cool respect great people and country the gangs mainly kill each other some extortion but many now are dealing with , at a different level

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Thank you for your reply, SenorPescador.

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de nada
El Salvador is great, IMHO
not for most gringos
thanks God

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Hello there SenorPescador,

Please note that this is an old thread from 2014. I recommend you participate on more recent threads on the Salvador forum so that members may benefit from your feedback.

Cheers,
Bhavna

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