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El Salvador Inmate Search & Prison Directory

Browse correctional facilities and prisons in El Salvador. Find addresses, phone numbers, and official contacts for 3 facilities in this directory, plus emergency guidance for US citizens and families of detainees.

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0State / Provincial
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About El Salvador's Correctional System

El Salvador's correctional system is managed by the Dirección General de Centros Penales. For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.

For US citizens detained in El Salvador, contact US Embassy El Salvador at +503 2501 2999 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.

Key El Salvador Prison Contacts

Agency / ContactLocationPhoneWebsite
Dirección General de Centros Penales El Salvador +503-2275-9600 Visit Site
US Embassy El Salvador El Salvador +503 2501 2999 Visit Site
US State Dept Emergency (from US) Washington DC 1-888-407-4747 Visit Site
Showing 3 facilities in El Salvador
Penal La Esperanza (Mariona)
Facility N/A
📍Colonia Mariona, San Salvador
7000
Centro Penal Sensuntepeque
Facility N/A
📍Sensuntepeque, Caba�as
1500
Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT)
Facility Closed
📍Tecoluca San Vicente, San Vicente
👤40,000 Capacity
The world's largest prison. Opened in February 2023 by President Nayib Bukele. Designed to hold 40000 inmates in the context of a state of emergency against MS-13 and Barrio 18 gangs. Built in 5 months at a cost of $26 million. Conditions documented as brutal with limited due process rights.

El Salvador Prison FAQ

Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in El Salvador, contact US Embassy El Salvador at +503 2501 2999 immediately.
Contact US Embassy El Salvador at +503 2501 2999 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in El Salvador. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact Unión de Abogados de El Salvador for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in El Salvador. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each El Salvador facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.

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