San Salvador - Post Report Question and Answers
What do people who suffer from environmental or food allergies need to know?
It's Central America, there is mold everywhere. As far as food allergies, I would say that depending on the severity of the allergy, I would primarily eat at home unless you are very confident you can explain your needs in Spanish. There are several local restaurants that do gluten-free dishes. - Sep 2025
We were told we could not have mold testing done, as "it's Central America, there's mold everywhere." So if you're mold-sensitive, this may not be the place for you. As for food allergies, there are a few places that are either gluten-free restaurants or have gluten-free options. Otherwise, especially if there's a very serious allergy, I would eat at home unless you are very confident you can explain your needs in Spanish. - Oct 2023
I don’t really know. I do know that some restaurants have gluten-free options, but I think mostly you’d be cooking at home, unless you were very confident that you could describe your needs in Spanish. - Feb 2022
All fruits and vegetables have to be disinfected. There is some gluten-free options but it is not everywhere. Still they have gluten- free pasta and pizza, etc. - Aug 2021
There can be mold in the houses (we haven't had a problem), allergies from pollen (lots of green spaces, lush surrounding). - Mar 2018
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The big grocery chain has a gluten free section! - Jun 2015
Mold, dust, and pollen can be problematic. - Mar 2015
Regular seasonal allergies affect some people in the spring and fall. - Oct 2014
