Starting at The International Airport of El Salvador. Taking this half day tour and visit the main streets and avenues of the great San Salvador, the main residential areas of the capital, the "El Salvador del Mundo" (Savior of the World Square) and Plaza Masferrer. San Salvador is the most populated city in El Salvador and it is the country´s political, cultural, and educational and financial center.
Also, visit the Historic Center of San Salvador with his beautiful Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, beautiful National Theater French Renaissance style declared a national monument in 1979, the streets of the historic center and the church El Rosario. Finally visit craft shops of San Salvador´s handicraft market and visit the Antiguo Cuscatlan municipal market. This tour is a fascinating journey through the history and culture of El Salvador. Back on time to take next flight.
During this Full Day Combo Tour, you will visit the main highlights of El Salvador: The Volcanoes, Lake and Mayan Sites of the country.
First, visit the volcanoes and lakes of El Salvador. Cataloged as the “2nd 8th Wonder of the World for 2013?: the “Lake and Volcano Complex” in El Salvador is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country as its bring together one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a group of the most amazing volcanoes of El Salvador: The Izalco Volcano, The Santa Ana Volcano and Cerro Verde Volcano. Visit the Natural Protected Area of Cerro Verde and take a refreshing sightseeing tour through the eco trails of the park (45 minutes approximately).
Cerro Verde is an inactive volcano located at an altitude of 2035 meters and length of 500 hectares of nature, it has a cloud forest in and around the crater with a temperature of between 12 and 18 degrees centigrade. From here you will enjoy panoramic views of Izalco Volcano better know as the “Lighthouse of the Pacific” because the boats were oriented with the red glow of the lava to reach the Acajutla port. The Santa Ana Volcano or “Ilamatepec Volcano” being the biggest volcano of the area, and the beauty of the nature in the surroundings of this National Park. It is a place where you will be surrounded by the wilderness or “dwarf forest”, where you can find pasture and some low-lying bushes, giant agaves, among others. The landscape is unique in Mesoamerica and it definitely worth the visit. Next, you will have a panoramic view of the volcanic lake “Coatepeque”, cataloged amongst the most beautiful of the world.
During the afternoon, discover this fascinating civilization through the visit of the “Joya de Cerén”: the famous archaeological site known as “The Pompeii of the Americas” and declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1993 for its valuable contribution to daily life of the ancestors of the Mayan World. Then continue the tour and visit the ruins of “San Andrés”, a very important ceremonial and political center that has several structures used by the governors of that civilization. In this important sire there are remains of an Indigo Mill that was buried by the eruption of El Playon in 1658.
Definitely a whole different experience! What are you waiting for?
Take this tour and visit “El Imposible” National Park the largest natural protected area of El Salvador. This natural area is considered the most important natural relic of country as a globally endangered ecosystem, but also for being one of the last refuges for an incredibly diverse community of wildlife, water source for the area and owner of a beauty allowin sustainable tourism to develop.
This original forest – the remains of a threatened ecosystem – is still home to an extraordinary variety of plant and animal life, including pumas, tigrillos, wild boars, king hawks and black-crested eagles. It’s a great experience watching animals and exotic birds. At your arrival you will visit the interpretative museum where you will learn about the the history of this amazing park. If you want to escape the city this is your tour in El Salvador!
Would you like to visit one of the most distinctive natural attributes of El Salvador? You must visit the volcanoes and lakes of El Salvador. Cataloged as the "2nd 8th Wonder of the World for 2013": the "Lake and Volcano Complex" in El Salvador is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the country as its bring together one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and a group of the most amazing volcanoes of El Salvador: The Izalco Volcano, The Santa Ana Volcano and Cerro Verde Volcano. Visit the Natural Protected Area of Cerro Verde and take a refreshing sigthseeing tour through the eco trails of the park (45 minutes approximately).
Cerro Verde is an inactive volcano located at an altitude of 2035 meters and length of 500 hectares of nature, it has a cloud forest in and around the crater with a temperature of between 12 and 18 degrees centigrade. From here you will enjoy panoramic views of Izalco Volcano better know as the "Lighthouse of the Pacific" because the boats were oriented with the red glow of the lava to reach the Acajutla port, the Santa Ana Volcano or "Ilamatepec Volcano" being the biggest volcano of the area, and the beauty of the nature in the surroundings of this National Park.
It is a place where you will be surrounded by the wilderness or “dwarf forest”, where you can find pasture and some low-lying bushes, giant agaves, among others. The landscape is unique in Mesoamerica and it definitly worth the visit. Next, visit to the volcanic lake “Coatepeque”, cataloged amongst the most beautiful of the world. Welcome to the Land of the Volcanoes!
You don´t want to miss this tour! Our San Salvador Brewing Tour is a great experience visiting the largest craft beer of Central America: Cadejo Brewery. Come and discover in detail the brewing process of the different beverages produced locally, prepare yourself to taste different beer styles from around the world and get the salvadorean fever of making local drinks.
The beers prepared in Cadejo Brewery are 100% natural and without any attachments. At the end, transfer to El Salvador International Airport for departure flight. Along the way, and if time permits, you may taste the most famous typical salvadoran dish: the delicious Pupusas.
During the tour, you will not only you have the opportunity to talk with experts in the art of creating unique beers, but you will also enjoy great atmosphere while visiting the main streets, avenues and neighborhoods of San Salvador. What are you waiting for? Get out of the airport and enjoy this amazing experience!
Visit the imposing San Salvador volcano, the crater known as Boqueron (approx 25 km from San Salvador) with a height of 1893 meters above sea level providing a unique high altitude tropical climate and an impressive scenic beauty. The crater measures 1.5 km. in diameter and it has 560 meters in depth. Enjoy a refreshing eco walk through the natural trails of the national park.
Later, admire the Black Sea (approx. 35 km), a field covered by lava, now volcanic rock, driven by the Boqueron Volcano. Then, move to the “Pompeii of America”, the archaeological site Joya de Ceren, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1.993. The archaeological site of Joya de Ceren was covered by the Loma Caldera volcano explosion. This explosion allowed to keep the remains of pre-Hispanic civilization for hundreds of years which makes this destination an archaeological relic. What are you waiting for? Come and discover one of the most interesting civilizations in human history.
Monsignor Romero, a voice that remains in the present probably the most recognized figure in El Salvador, Monsignor Romero became famous for his preaching in defense of human rights and was killed in the exercise of his pastoral ministry. Discover the fascinating historical legacy of his life in El Salvador and witness the experiences that made him a religious figure, not only for the Salvadorians, but also for many worldwide believers.
The Tour of Monsignor Romero at the city of San Salvador has been specially created to show the main sites of important relevant information that will allow you to discover his life. In this tour you will visit important sites such as the Chapel of Divine Providence, the Metropolitan Cathedral, “Monsignor Romero” historic center at UCA University, the permanent exhibition room of Monseñor Romero at the MUNA (Antropological Museum of San Salvador), amongst others.
Explore the history of El Salvador through the eyes of this famours personage. What are you waiting to discover his wonderful story?
The Flowers Route is one of the most popular tourist destinations and named for its abundance of flowers on the picturesque road. Colorful villages, coffee, natural beauty, crafts, cuisine, festivals, mild weather. Visit the colonial style towns with beautiful mountainous vegetation: Juayúa, Nahuizalco where you can enjoy a guided tour by the community, Apaneca and Ataco, two of greatest coffee making towns.
Observe the elaboration of handicrafts of the zone and make shopping in the local stores. At Nahuizalco you will take a guided walk through the local community that will know the city and the lifestyle of the locals. Juayúa has a pleasant and temperate climate because of its location of 1,025 meters above sea level. In winter it is common to note that descend from the hill Apaneca mist toward the outskirts of town, while in summer the temperatures are warm and pleasant.
Take this “Stop Over Tour” and visit the main streets and avenues of San Salvador City, the main residential areas of the capital, the “Salvador del Mundo” square, Masferrer Square as well as the historic city center of San Salvador with its beautiful metropolitan Cathedral, characteristic national Palace, beautiful national Theatre with French Renaissance style built in 1979 and the El Rosario church. Later, visit the Museum of Anthropology David J. Guzman, better known as MUNA or the Art Museum MARTE. Finally, visit the local handicraft stores and support the local artisans who produce them. This tour will take just a few hours, enough time to give you a general idea of ??San Salvador and you will still have enough time to return to the airport on schedule to catch your next flight.
Discover this civilization while visiting the archaeological sites of Joya de Cerén, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1993, also called the Pompeii of America, for its valuable contribution to the knowledge of present civilization, then visit the Ruins of San Andrés, a very important political and religious centre with diverse structures for the use of the governors during that period.
Later visit the city of Santa Ana, one of the most important cities in El Salvador, where you will be able to take a panoramic tour, visiting its beautiful gothic cathedral, theatre and national palace. Last but not least, visit the Ruins of Tazumal (the largest pyramid in El Salvador) a sophisticated and important Mayan settlement and Casa Blanca with its indigo demostration. Absolutely a complete Mayan experience!