A Guide for Malls and Shopping in San Salvador

1. Multiplaza Mall

A premier shopping destination in San Salvador, Multiplaza offers a vast selection of international and local brands, upscale boutiques, and diverse dining options, making it a top choice for fashion-forward shoppers.

Google Map Address: Carretera Panamericana 503, San Salvador

Good for: eating spots, gifts, housewares, apparel and furniture shopping

Movie theater: yes!

Banks: yes!

A few notable shops you will find: Carolina Herrera, Lacoste, Ishop (Apple certified shop), Old Navy, Forever 21, Mango, Kenneth Cole, Adidas, American Eagle, Bath & Body.

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2. La Gran Vía

Next to Multiplaza, you’ll find La Gran Vía. La Gran Via stands out as a modern lifestyle center in San Salvador, combining a contemporary architectural design with an extensive range of retail stores, dining establishments, a cinema, and more, ensuring a complete entertainment package.

Google Maps Address: Carretera Panamericana y Calle Chiltiupan Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad Centroamérica, Cd Merliot

Good for: eating spots, gifts, housewares, apparel and furniture shopping

Movie Theatre: yes!

Banks: a few

A few notable shops you will find: Zara, Siman, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho, La Curacao, Dana & Callena, Park Avenue, Shaw’s, Pull & Bear.

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3. Las Cascadas

Located in between Multiplaza and La Gran Via is Las Cascadas Mall, situated in the Santa Tecla municipality, Las Cascadas is home to some of the basics that might be needed. Here, you’ll find Office Depot, Super Selectos, a Migration and Foreign Affairs office, as well as Sertracen office, to renew your license.

Google Maps Address: Avenida Jerusalén y Carretera Panamericana, Oficinas administrativas L221, Nivel 2, contiguo a Anda, Cd Merliot 0157

Good for: running errands and grocery shopping

Movie Theatre: no

Banks: a few

A few notable shops you will find: Super Selectos, Office Depot, Mister Donut, Deposit de Telas, Librería La Ceiba, Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Dollar City.

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4. Presidente Plaza

Probably, the newest mall construction nestled in the heart of San Salvador, Presidente Plaza is a modern and stylish mall known for its upscale shops, trendy boutiques, and different dining options. Its main attraction is the corporate center, with 16 office spaces for private or co-working.

Google Maps Address: Av. De La Revolución, San Salvador.

Good for: shopping, corporate spaces and dining

Movie Theatre: no

Banks: a few

A few notable shops you will find: Emma Donuts, Gorgeous, Opticas Devlyn, Nike, Pandora, Bitter Store, Oil Works, Happy Cup Cake.

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5. Bambu City Center

Right Next to Presidente Plaza is Bambu City Center, offering a unique shopping experience. This mall showcases a blend of fashion retailers, artisanal stores, and a variety of restaurants, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for shoppers and visitors.

Google Maps Address: Avenida La Capilla, San Salvador

Good for: shopping, housewares, apparel and furniture shopping, and dining

Movie Theatre: no

Banks: a few

A few notable shops you will find: Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole, Luho, GAP, Old Navy, Kicks, Olins, L’Occitane, Miniso, Pasos Verdes.

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6. Plaza Futura

Plaza Futura located in the prestigious World Trade Center complex, caters to a more upscale clientele with its gourmet restaurants, financial and corporate areas, and exclusive services.

Google Maps Address: San Salvador

Good for: dinning, corporate and financial needs

Movie Theatre: no

Banks: yes

A few notable shops you will find: HM Market, La Tienda 503, Starbucks, Señor Gaucho, Rooster.

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7. Galerias

With its varied mix of stores, Galerías is a popular shopping hub that caters to different tastes and preferences. It features an array of fashion, home decor, and beauty stores, providing a comprehensive shopping experience.

Google Maps Address: Paseo General Escalón #3700, San Salvador

Good for: shopping, housewares, apparel and furniture shopping, and entertainment

Movie Theatre: yes

Banks: yes

A few notable shops you will find: Siman, Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, Pull & Bear, Xclaim, Fabios Boutique, St. Jack’s, Mike Mike.

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8. Millennium Plaza

Connected to Galerías mall through an overhead tunnel above Paseo General Escalon, Millennium Plaza stands as a prominent shopping destination in San Salvador. The complex consists of various entertainment spaces, a commercial area, corporate offices, a hotel, residential apartments, a gym, sports fields, an auditorium, a modern convention center and, for the first time in the country, a first world observatory with the most prime view of San Salvador.

Google Maps Address: P.º Gral. Escalón, San Salvador

Good for: dinning, shopping, corporate and financial needs

Movie Theatre: no

Banks: yes

A few notable shops you will find: Le Croissant, Elixir Juices, Eyebrow Design, Palmaria, Royaume Coffee Shop & Cookies, Elan.

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9. Metrocentro San Salvador

Known as one of the largest shopping centers in San Salvador, Metrocentro boasts a wide range of stores, including fashion retailers, electronics outlets, and specialty shops, along with entertainment facilities such as a cinema and a food court.

Google Maps Address: C. Los Sisimiles, San Salvador

Good for: dinning, shopping, housewares and furniture shopping, and entertainment

Movie Theatre: yes

Banks: yes

A few notable shops you will find: Siman, ADOC, Prismamoda, Mumuso, LG Store, MD, Adidas, Jacaranda’s, Nahanché.

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Other Small Dinning Squares

If you are looking for open air places to eat, here’s a list of small dinning squares (in no particular order):

1. Centro Comercial La Skina in Santa Tecla
2. Plaza Soma in Antiguo Cuscatlán
3. Estación del Casco in Antiguo Cuscatlán a few blocks away from Multiplaza
4. Plaza Malta in Antiguo Cuscatlán
5. Plaza Madero in Antiguo Cuscatlán