55Doable with Planning
New York City
United States
Americas
NYC is challenging — street level is fine, but the subway will break you.
Best stroller: Compact
El Salvador
San Salvador
54/100Doable with Planning🌱 Limited data
San Salvador sits in a volcanic valley with mixed modern and traditional areas — Salvadoran warmth makes challenges manageable.
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Bring both
This city needs different solutions for different areas.
Key Factors
- •Mixed terrain requires flexibility
- •Traditional markets
Watch Out For
⚠️Use carrier in steep/narrow areas
Carrier Recommended
🎒Traditional markets - extremely crowded, narrow stalls
📋 The Bottom Line
San Salvador combines traditional Central American charm with increasing modernization. The city sits in a valley surrounded by volcanoes, creating varied terrain from flat commercial areas to steep residential hillsides. Zona Rosa and modern areas offer better accessibility, while historic downtown and markets present challenges. Salvadoran culture is incredibly family-oriented — children are celebrated, and you'll find genuine warmth everywhere. The growing expat community has improved family infrastructure.
Quick Facts
Overall Score54/100
Best StrollerRugged
Biggest ChallengeTraditional markets
Data Quality🌱 Limited data
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Rugged stroller for mixed urban terrain
- 🎒Good suspension for uneven sidewalks
- 🎒Sun shade for tropical highland climate
- 🎒Rain cover for rainy season (May-October)
Score Breakdown
Terrain20%
5/10Slopes20%
5/10Transit12%
5/10Elevators12%
5/10Facilities12%
5/10Crowding12%
6/10Friendliness12%
9/10Neighborhood Guide
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Zona Rosa - modern shopping, restaurants, accessible
- •Modern shopping centers - Metrocentro, fully accessible
- •Hotel zones - international standards, family facilities
- •Some modern residential areas - better sidewalks and planning
- •Restaurant districts - increasingly family-focused
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Traditional markets - packed, no space for strollers
- •Historic downtown - colonial-era challenges
- •Many residential hills - volcanic valley terrain
- •Some areas - limited infrastructure development
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Traditional markets - extremely crowded, narrow stalls
- •Historic downtown - colonial streets, uneven surfaces
- •Steep residential hillsides - challenging volcanic terrain
- •Some older neighborhoods - mixed infrastructure quality
Parent Wisdom
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Traditional markets expecting stroller access
- ✕Not focusing on modern zones (infrastructure varies significantly)
- ✕Historic areas without terrain preparation
- ✕Rainy season flooding without planning
- ✕Missing Salvadoran family culture (incredibly welcoming)
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Modern shopping centers - air-conditioned, family dining, accessible
- ★Zona Rosa restaurants - modern, family-friendly dining
- ★Cultural museums - some have improved accessibility
- ★Hotel pool areas - international standards for families
- ★Traditional pupuserías - El Salvador's famous food, very family-welcoming
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