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 [...]
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 [...]
Once you have landed in El Sal, you will need a place to stay. There are your standard options within the city, major hotel names like the Marriott, Holiday Inn, Radisson, InterContinental types, and then there are a whole slew of other types of hotels and hostels.
For something even more different, check out the Hotel [...]
Before you reach the Jaltepeque estuary, you will find Atlantis water park, the first and biggest water park in El Salvador, located at kilometer 51 on the road to Costa del Sol in La Libertad.
Atlantis has a giant wave pool and a number of waterslides. It is really easy to get to as well, and [...]
On your way to the Costa del Sol, make sure you stop by the Jaltepeque Estuary, which is located at Kilometer 56 coming from San Salvador, traveling alone the Costa del Sol highway to the beach.
The Jaltepeque Estuary is one of the 125 protected areas in El Salvador, and also has an additional 28 kilometers [...]
One kilometer south of the La Paz city Zacatecoluca you will find the Ichanmichen Tourist Center, a fun place to spend the whole day with the family.
Zacatecoluca is a charming little city in itself, not much to do but relax and chat with the locals, and visit the Santa Lucia Cathedral. Just south of town however, [...]
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