Free Zone Land and Building Prices in El Salvador
Rents
| Space | Rent per m² a month | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial space in free zones and service parks | $2.25 to $4.80 | INVEST, from park administrators, 2024 guide |
| Warehouses, 2020 and 2021 | $4 to $6.50 | Porta Real Estate Boutique, quoted by Diario El Mundo, September 2024 |
| Warehouses, 2024 | $6 to $10 | Porta Real Estate Boutique, quoted by Diario El Mundo, September 2024 |
Source: INVEST: Investor’s Guide El Salvador 2024; Diario El Mundo: warehouse rents up 40% in five years, September 20241,2
INVEST notes that prices are negotiated with the zone administrators and vary with location, area and services. Ask each park what the rent includes, such as security, maintenance, water and power connections, loading docks and the customs delegation, for how long the rate is fixed and who pays for fit-out.1
Size of the zones
| Zone | Land | Buildings or roof |
|---|---|---|
| San Bartolo, Ilopango | About 706,000 m² | About 171,000 m² of roof |
| American Park, km 36.5 | Not published | More than 220,000 m² built |
| El Pedregal, El Rosario | Not published | More than 117,000 m² of buildings |
| Santa Ana | More than 89,000 m² | About 27,000 m² of roof |
| San José, Zaragoza | More than 37,500 m² | More than 4,200 m² of roof |
| Sam-Li, San Juan Opico | About 35,000 m² | More than 11,500 m² of roof |
| Santo Tomás | About 24,000 m² | About 9,500 m² of roof |
| Pipil, San Juan Opico | 36 hectares | Greenhouses |
| ExportSalva, Colón | 42 manzanas | Not published |
Source: CAMTEX: San Bartolo Free Zone; CAMTEX: American Park Free Zone; CAMTEX: El Pedregal Free Zone; CAMTEX: Santa Ana Free Zone; CAMTEX: San José Free Zone; CAMTEX: Sam-Li Free Zone; CAMTEX: Santo Tomás Free Zone; CAMTEX: Pipil Free Zone; CAMTEX: ExportSalva Free Zone7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
A new free zone must have at least 30,000 m² of land, of which 30% is green area. Users buying property for the authorised activity pay no property transfer tax.4
New space on the way
- AirCity, at the international airport in San Luis Talpa, La Paz: construction started in December 2025 on 532,271 m² of land, with a planned investment of USD 250 million by Grupo Aristos. CAMTEX lists more than 163,000 m² of leasable area.
- Orion Industrial Park, km 37.5 of the Pan-American Highway: a planned free zone with 180,000 m² of rentable area and half the land kept green.
- Altius Tech Park, km 36.5: 44,000 m² for lease in office buildings under the International Services Law.
- Apolo and Sirius industrial parks, km 26.5: more than 30,000 m² and 16,140 m² of roof under the DPA scheme.
Source: Diario El Mundo: construction of AirCity starts at the international airport, December 2025; CAMTEX: AirCity; CAMTEX: Orion Industrial Park; CAMTEX: Altius Tech Park; CAMTEX: Apolo Industrial Park; CAMTEX: Sirius Industrial Park5,16,17,18,19,20
In March 2025 the Minister of Economy said at least five free zone projects were under construction, after more than 14 years without a new one being built.6
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does space in a free zone cost?
INVEST reports industrial rents of USD 2.25 to 4.80 per m² a month in free zones and service parks, based on figures from park administrators.
What are warehouse rents outside free zones?
Warehouse rents in the wider market rose to USD 6 to 10 per m² a month in 2024, about 40% more than five years earlier.
Do free zones publish price lists?
Few do. Most zones lease buildings and prices are negotiated with the administrators, so compare each offer on what it includes.
Sources
- INVEST: Investor’s Guide El Salvador 2024 (PDF)
- Diario El Mundo: warehouse rents up 40% in five years, September 2024 (in Spanish)
- CAMTEX: history of the free zones (in Spanish)
- Dirección General de Aduanas: Free Zones Law, consolidated text with Decree 493 of 23 December 2025 (in Spanish)
- Diario El Mundo: construction of AirCity starts at the international airport, December 2025 (in Spanish)
- Diario El Mundo: at least five free zone projects under construction, March 2025 (in Spanish)
- CAMTEX: San Bartolo Free Zone
- CAMTEX: American Park Free Zone
- CAMTEX: El Pedregal Free Zone
- CAMTEX: Santa Ana Free Zone
- CAMTEX: San José Free Zone
- CAMTEX: Sam-Li Free Zone
- CAMTEX: Santo Tomás Free Zone
- CAMTEX: Pipil Free Zone
- CAMTEX: ExportSalva Free Zone
- CAMTEX: AirCity
- CAMTEX: Orion Industrial Park
- CAMTEX: Altius Tech Park
- CAMTEX: Apolo Industrial Park
- CAMTEX: Sirius Industrial Park
Figures checked 8 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
