1 mission of New Zealand in El Salvador: Consulate of New Zealand in San Salvador, El Salvador. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Alberto Harth, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
New Zealand offers captivating natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage, making it an appealing destination for some Salvadoran visitors. With around 800,000 Salvadorans traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest in exploring what New Zealand has to offer, despite fluctuations in foreign tourist numbers.
New Zealand is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, ranking 4th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index. In comparison, El Salvador ranks 105th. The murder rate in New Zealand is significantly lower at 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to El Salvador's 18.2. Additionally, organized crime indices show that New Zealand generally has lower levels of organized crime, with indices indicating less mafia presence, crime networks, and human trafficking compared to El Salvador. For instance, New Zealand scores 4.5 for mafia groups, while El Salvador scores 9.5. Overall, tourists from El Salvador can expect a much safer environment in New Zealand.