I'll be flying from the U.S. to Costa Rica, with a connection in El Salvador (same airline both segments). Will I need to clear any immigration or security checkpoints as I change planes in San Salvador? Trying to determine if my 1:50 layover is sufficient.

It's easy. You do not officially enter El Salvador, so no passport control, customs or security checkpoints. You get off your incoming flight and go to the gate for your flight to Costa Rica. I want to say the airport has about 30 gates, but the TACA gates are all grouped together. A layover of 1:50 is more than sufficient.

You may even have time for a michalada at the airport bar in the Taca area.

I am not sure if that is spelled right. But this is a beer with some additional ingredients. Lots of dispute about what goes in it. I guess that it depends on where you are. In Costa Rica, they don't add much more than lime juice and salt. Not bad, but not as good as I have had here.

Being a New Orleanian, I like spice. In El Salvador, they basically add Bloody Mary ingredients. Worcestershire sauce, pepper, lime, salt, who knows what else. But the best I have ever had, is in the El Salvador airport.

Its a small thing. But aren't the small things an important part of the travel experience? So if you have time, stop and have a michalada.

Hope this helps! Let me know if I can offer any more advice.

Warm Regards,
Pat Hewitt
Travel Professional

Dear Iam:

We also did this connection thru San Salvador airport but had a 30 minute layover. It was plenty of time and very easy.

Don't fret and have a great trip.

MY

Pat Hewitt--great post! LOL!

Love 'em. . . .

We were actually surprised they have a lot of nice gift shops!!!