The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 5 guides that rank for "best places to visit in el salvador"
Named by 2 of 52. Santa Ana VolcanoCalled the most popular thing to do in El Salvador; the hike takes 2 to 4 hours.A turquoise sulfur lake sits in the crater, and the hike is not very strenuous.
Named by 2 of 53. Lake CoatepequeA crater lake about an hour from San Salvador, with water that shifts from blue to turquoise green.Activities include kayaking, jet skiing and diving, and lakeside spots range from party to relaxation.
Named by 2 of 54. Ruta de las FloresA string of 5 to 7 colonial towns known for art, coffee and nature; doable in a day with a car, better over several days.Coffee plantations along the route offer tours covering the process from bean to table.
Named by 2 of 55. Santa AnaThe cathedral is described as the only gothic-style church in all of Central America.Much of the city can be explored on foot, and its restored theatre is the main landmark.
Named by 2 of 56. JuayúaA weekend food festival draws vendors with barbecue and other dishes.The waterfall Los Chorros de la Calera is near the village.
Named by 2 of 57. Cerro Verde National ParkA park with three volcanoes, mountain walks and a cloud forest.
8. El TuncoA very small surf town on the coast, known as Surf City, with surf camps and a nightlife that picks up after dark.Travelers who dislike the party scene are told to stay in nearby towns.
9. SuchitotoA small peaceful town beside Lake Suchitlan that can be covered on foot, with hiking trails nearby.A trail passes the Los Tercios hexagonal rock formation, which acts as a waterfall in summer.
10. El Imposible National ParkA protected area with 4,000 hectares of forest and around 500 plant species.
11. PerquínA town in Morazán suited to bird watching and river swimming, with sites tied to the civil war.
12. Peñón de ComasaguaA viewpoint with 360-degree views and a short hike, recommended for sunset.
13. Barra de SantiagoDescribed as a nature-reserve beach with mangroves that can be explored by boat, kayak or canoe.
14. TazumalMayan ruins near Santa Ana, described as El Salvador's most preserved.
15. Lago de IlopangoA crater lake filled with warm water.Pick a place for live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name November to April as the best time to visit El Salvador.
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