San Salvador Secure Transportation Services

Secure Transportation and Executive Protection Services San Salvador

ETS Risk Management provides secure transportation, armed executive protection, and protective security services to a wide range of clients traveling in El Salvador. Our local team of armed security specialists operates at the highest standards due to their comprehensive experience and security backgrounds. This allows ETS to operate efficiently and effectively to meet all executive protection and secure transportation needs within El Salvador.

Our services include armed security transfers to and from the airports, dedicated armed executive protection teams for business travel, and security project management. Our main areas of security operations are in San Salvador, Santa Ana, and San Miguel but we have the capability to expand to further regions if there is a requirement.

ETS Security Experience in El Salvador

ETS has provided secure ground transportation and assisted embedded Executive Protection teams of Fortune 10 and Fortune 500 CEOs in El Salvador with the provision of myriad security services. These include English speaking security drivers, a range of high-end Sedan and SUV’s, and armed Executive protection Officers, both overt and low profile, to provide robust personal security solutions. This experience allows us to provide you with a turnkey solution for any of your requirements.

ETS has facilitated corporate organizations with risk management and project management services including the support of factory closures, staff reductions, and managing protest and disturbance at locations in and near San Salvador. We have provided local risk consultants embedded with the clients to support accordingly with local expertise.

ETS Security Overview - San Salvador

El Salvador has progressed in recent years in terms of establishing a stable democracy. The country has undergone significant, with notable improvements in security under the administration of President Nayib Bukele. 

However, El Salvador has one of the highest crime rates in Latin America. Historically, It has been notorious for the presence of violent gangs such as MS-13 and Barrio 18. While the government has taken aggressive measures to curb their influence, including a state of emergency and mass arrests, gang activity still exists in certain areas, especially in marginalized neighborhoods. Violence between gangs is common and targets are usually rival gang members or the military and police. While most gang violence occurs away from tourists and visitors, no location is completely safe. Most visits to El Salvador are trouble-free but there have been isolated attacks on tourists including robberies, car-jackings, and violent assaults.

Because of this, it has affected the economy and quality of life which in turn has led to doing business in El Salvador being more expensive and has deterred international investors from the country. This, in turn, has created high unemployment rates which further increases the levels of crime.

San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador, has seen significant security improvements in recent years, driven by the government’s concerted efforts to reduce crime. However, the city still faces challenges related to gang activity, petty crime, and political unrest. Understanding the security environment in San Salvador is essential for travelers and businesses operating within the region.

The main issues to be aware of are petty street crime such and pickpocketing, bag snatching and robbery which can and does take place and the additional gang on gang violence that can happen anywhere in the country. Additionally, public transport is generally considered to be unsafe and should be avoided specifically at night. However, road standards are generally considered to be good, especially from major travel hubs to tourist destinations but the driving standards are variable so defensive driving and ensuring you have professional drivers with you who know the lay of the land is important.

El Salvador is unfortunately subject to various types of natural disasters, whether that be hurricanes, volcanic eruptions or earthquakes. Between June and November, El Salvador is at a higher risk of hurricanes during the rainy season which in turn can lead to flooding and landslides.

Additionally, if you have any questions please feel free to contact us directly.

Secure Airport Transfers in San Salvador 

ETS can support all secure airport transfers in San Salvador with local security drivers and executive protection teams. We facilitate secure airport transfers for a range of clients including Fortune 500 companies in San Salvador and other major destination areas and throughout El Salvador. Should you need it our security drivers are accompanied by our Executive Protection Officers to provide a low-profile meet and greet services and enable the secure movement to/from airport and hotels. 

Armored Vehicle Rental in El Salvador

Our secure transportation network has a full range of non-armored vehicles and also low profile armored vehicles with English speaking security drivers. This allows us to be adaptive to your needs to ensure we meet your requirements. Click on the following links to learn more about Armored Vehicle considerations and Armored Vehicle Ratings.

Travel Security training pre-departure is suggested and is always included for free when utilizing our transport and Executive Protection services, please visit our Travel Security eLearning course for more information.