The Route of the Flowers is one of the most popular destinations in El Salvador. One of the first stops on the journey into the department of Sonsonate is Nahuizalco, a town at the base of the Sierra Apaneca-Itlamatepec. It is famous for its native community and their massive production of arts and crafts.
The town is [...]
The Area Natural Protegida Rio Sapo is home to the cleanest river in El Salvador, the Rio Sapo. It is located Southeast of Perquin, and spans an area of about 14,826 acres.
The Rio Sapo is formed by the Rio Guaco and the Rio Talchiga, which run over several waterfalls before meeting southeast of the city.
If [...]
If you are in Perquin and you want to try some basic, cheap Salvadoran fare then visit Comedor Antojitos Marisol. It isn’t anything special, and La Cocina de Ma’Anita at the Hotel Perkin Lenca is probably the best food around, but variety is the spice of life and Comedor Antojitos is not bad by any [...]
There aren’t many places to stay in Perquin, your best, and possibly only option is the Hotel Perkin Lenca which is on the Hotel Perkin Lenca, Kilometer 205.5.
Hotel Perkin Lenca hosts a number of mountain cabins which run about $50 for double occupancy. Each cabin is accessed by means of its own foot path, making [...]
El Salvador is known for its war-torn past, and although that is not what describes the country today, learning its history can help you better understand and appreciate its people and their heritage.
The city of Perquin, located high in the Morazan was known unofficiallly as being the guerrilla capital during the conflict. Now it is [...]
Past La Libertad to the west there are plenty of other beaches to visit: Conchalio, San Blas, El Cocal, El Majahual and El Sunzal. El Sunzal is located at Kilometer 42 from San Salvador, and it is one of the most popular surfing destinations in El Salvador, in all of Central America actually.
If you don’t [...]
The closest beach to San Salvador is in the southern department of La Libertad, and is only about 32 kilometers from the city.
The most popular beaches dot the coast, and are situated between kilometers 30 and 53. The main entrance to the town of La Libertad is the El Puerto de la Libertad (The Pier). The [...]
The botanical garden in San Salvador is on the list of places not to be missed. It is especially nice because of the contrast that is offers from the crazy streets of San Salvador.
The easiest way to get to the La Laguna Botanical Gardens is by taxi, which costs about 6 US dollars, however [...]
Major shopping at all your favorite stores can be done in El Salvador, at the Multi Plaza Mall.
The Multi Plaza Mall in San Salvador is located on Blvd. de los Heroes and is the largest mall in Central America, boasting over 400 stores, restaurants and a multiplex theater.
The complex is huge, so make sure [...]
For a day trip from El Salvador try Balboa Natural Park, it is one of the main ecological reservoirs in El Salvador, and it is only about 7 miles from the capital.
Balboa is one of the best places to take the family to. There are amazing rock formations, such as La Puerta del Diablo (Devil’s [...]
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