A place to begin

Your first time in El Salvador starts here.

From coffee in the mountains to the last light on the Pacific. Explore places that speak to you, then make a journey at your own pace.

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Landscape at Lake Coatepeque
Lago de Coatepeque · Santa Ana
01 /Volcanoes, towns & coffee in the west
02 /History & flavors near the capital
03 /Pacific coast, mangroves & the east
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Explore El Salvador

35 destinations to shape your route. Browse by interest and discover where your journey could take you.

35 destinations

Historic Center of San SalvadorCulture & towns
Central

Historic Center of San Salvador

Plazas, architecture and city life in the capital's heart.

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El BoquerónVolcanoes
Central

El Boquerón

A lookout over the San Salvador volcano's crater, close to the city.

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Lake IlopangoNature
Central

Lake Ilopango

A vast volcanic lake to enjoy from its viewpoints and shores.

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Central

Suchitoto

Cobblestone streets, galleries and sweeping views of Lake Suchitlán.

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Central

Lake Suchitlán

Water and scenery by Suchitoto, with boat trips available.

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Los Tercios WaterfallNature
Central

Los Tercios Waterfall

A striking wall of columnar rock near Suchitoto.

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Lake CoatepequeNature
West

Lake Coatepeque

A crater lake ringed by green slopes and scenic terraces.

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Cerro VerdeVolcanoes
West

Cerro Verde

Cool trails and views across the western volcanic complex.

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Santa Ana VolcanoVolcanoes
West

Santa Ana Volcano

A hike up Ilamatepec rewards you with an impressive crater.

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Izalco VolcanoVolcanoes
West

Izalco Volcano

A distinctive dark cone in the western volcanic landscape.

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Santa Ana CityCulture & towns
West

Santa Ana City

A city of plazas, theater and historic architecture made for walking.

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TazumalCulture & towns
West

Tazumal

A pre-Hispanic archaeological site in Chalchuapa, near Santa Ana.

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Joya de CerénCulture & towns
Central

Joya de Cerén

A World Heritage site preserving traces of everyday pre-Hispanic life.

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San AndrésCulture & towns
Central

San Andrés

Ruins and Zapotitán valley scenery in an archaeological park.

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Casa BlancaCulture & towns
West

Casa Blanca

Another perspective on Chalchuapa's archaeological legacy.

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West

Nahuizalco

Craft traditions and village life at the start of the Flowers Route.

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West

Salcoatitán

A mountain town for a quiet pause between cafés and village streets.

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JuayúaCulture & towns
West

Juayúa

Nearby waterfalls, coffee culture and Flowers Route flavors.

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West

Apaneca

Cool highlands, coffee country and adventure on the Flowers Route.

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Concepción de AtacoCulture & towns
West

Concepción de Ataco

Murals, textiles and a colorful mountain town atmosphere.

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West

Ahuachapán

A western city for plazas, food and nearby thermal landscapes.

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Central

La Libertad Port

A coastal gathering place for a seaside stroll and seafood.

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Central

El Tunco Beach

Surf, sunsets and a lively coastal scene.

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El Zonte BeachBeaches
Central

El Zonte Beach

A surf village with a slower rhythm on La Libertad's coast.

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Central

Costa del Sol

A long stretch of beach beside the Jaltepeque estuary.

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Los CóbanosBeaches
West

Los Cóbanos

Rocky coastline and marine scenery on Sonsonate's shore.

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East

Las Flores Beach

Renowned waves and dark-sand scenery on the eastern coast.

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El PitalNature
Central

El Pital

High-altitude forest, mist and cool air near the northern border.

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West

Montecristo National Park

Cloud forest and trails in the far northwest of the country.

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West

El Imposible National Park

One of western El Salvador's major forest and biodiversity refuges.

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Jiquilisco BayNature
East

Jiquilisco Bay

Mangroves, waterways and birdlife in a vast coastal landscape.

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Conchagua VolcanoVolcanoes
East

Conchagua Volcano

Views across the Gulf of Fonseca from the eastern highlands.

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East

Gulf of Fonseca

Islands and sea horizons in El Salvador's far east.

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Alegría LagoonNature
East

Alegría Lagoon

A volcanic lagoon amid mountains and cooler air.

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Tamanique WaterfallsNature
Central

Tamanique Waterfalls

A hike to pools and falls in the hills near the coast.

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