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EL SALVADOR

EL SALVADOR: Latin America’s surfing capital

El Salvador is one of the smallest countries in Latin America, that’s why the so-called “the thumb of America,” but in fact, it is a big and beautiful country so rich in natural wonders, history, and culture that offers a great experience and easy displacement.

Internationally known for its volcanoes, the entire territory of the country is located on the Central American volcanic axis, which determines the major geographic regions of the country.

One of the major assets of the country is the famous Salvadorean Pacific coastline (188 miles), full of surprises, fringed by black-sand beaches, first-class waves that primarily attract travelers who are interested in surfing, magical wonders to wander, vibrant nightlife, and really warm hearts.

With Mayan sacred sites, packed with smoking volcanoes, rich mountainous landscapes, marvelous lakes, Spanish-colonial villages surrounded by flower-filled valleys, you can see the most beautiful spots at your leisure in a few days.

El Salvador is a perfect one-stop destination.

Next, a list (regardless its order) of its trendiest and hotspots destinations for you to plan your best vacation holiday travel package in El Salvador.

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El Tunco Beach

One of the favorite destinations for those looking for fun, sun, sea, nightlife, and some of the best waves to surf in all of America. A unique rock and the mouth of a river make up the setting for some of the best beaches in the Pacific. The different beaches of this country are known worldwide as the epicenter of surfing in Latin America, and its main distinction lies in the concentration of sites with perfect waves in a relatively short territorial extension. It also has an infinity of hotspots at a very short distance from each other, and the beaches of La Libertad, El Zonte, and El Tunco stand out.
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Suchitoto

It’s the cultural capital of El Salvador, with parks, markets, shops, art, and food festivals forever filling the streets. Suchitoto which in the Nahuatl language means “bird flower place” is a great mountain getaway, located between the Guazapa volcano and the Lempa river, with impressive panoramic views of Lake Suchitlán (the largest lake in the country). You might walk around its cobblestone streets gazing up at its Spanish-colonial buildings, or heading beyond town for waterfalls and caves.
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La Ruta de las Flores

Named for the wildflowers that grow roadside, is one of the most famous and visited destinations in the country, on a journey over the Apaneca – Ilamatepeq mountain range with a cool climate and communities steeped in traditions and history. Along the way, you are going to pass a group of small picturesque and charming towns, like Juayúa (which in the Nahuatl language means “river of purple orchids”), Concepción de Ataco (the “place of high springs”), and the indigenous Mayan Pipil town of Nahuizalco. Where it is possible to appreciate the Salvadoreans’ local, artisan, agricultural and peaceful life. Spanish-colonial buildings, towering churches, weekend markets, and great little pit-stops for food, with stunning views of waterfalls and coffee plantations.
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Lago de Coatepeque

Or the Hill of Snakes is a lake surrounded by mountains, with transparent and crystalline waters ideal for the practice of ecotourism, bird watching, hiking, and of course, the pleasant opportunity to travel its warm waters by kayak or boat. Filling a volcanic caldera forged tens of thousands of years ago, this lake is one of the largest in the country, and it’s surrounded by steep slopes with a miraculous view seen from the highway on the ridge of the crater as you approach, and across the stunning blue lake lies Teopan Island, which was once a sacred site for the ancient Maya.
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El Boqueron National Park

A lush natural area located at the top of the massive San Salvador volcano, being its main attraction the astonishing large crater (about five km in diameter and 1/2 km. profound). And extraordinary as it sounds, there is a small volcano crater inside the principal volcano crater called El Boqueronsito. Around here, prepare for a glimpse of the unique ancient volcano craters, walk the trails surrounded by pine trees, a refreshing climate and appreciate the beauty of the local flora and fauna.
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Tazumal

Is the largest sacred Mayan site of the Chalchuapa archeological zone, which includes the nearby Casa Blanca, El Trapiche, and Las Victorias. Considered to be a Pre-classic site, it was part of an extensive trade network linked with Tak´alik Abaj (Guatemala), and with the Gulf of Mexico, having a strong Olmec style influence. Its main structure is the Structure B-1, a multi-tiered temple that rises up to 23 meters and adjoining it, on the southwest side, the Structure B1-2 that is set on a rectangular platform (not fully restored yet). Various artifacts have been uncovered around here and found in the site museum, such as ceramic vessels, a polychrome bowl, and various pieces of jade, animal bones, and seashells.
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Joyas de Cerén; the Mayan Pompei

It is a small Mayan sacred site but of great importance because it boasts a Mayan village once buried under layers of volcanic ash from a nearby eruption. A World Heritage Site where we can observe the perfectly preserved ceremonial headquarters of an ancient Mayan shaman and how the daily life of aboriginal agricultural settlements developed into the Mayan civilization with tiny houses formed by three separate structures. The bedrooms (rest area), the cellar (storage area), and the kitchen (the cooking area where obsidian knives have been found, stones for grinding, and vessels with remains of food such as beans, chili, and cacao), and some even with the spectacular temazcal (the Mayan sauna).
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Santa Ana or Ilamatepec volcano and lagoon

Located at El Cerro Verde National Park, is the tallest and the most active stratovolcano in the country, but also one of the easiest to climb (making it one of El Salvador’s most popular tourist spots). The hike from the base to the summit takes between 01 hours to 1.5 (depending on your fitness level), and once on the summit, you are going to get breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Izalco Volcano, and Lake Coatepeque, while checking out the turquoise lagoon inside the crater.
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Izalco volcano

An iconic symbol of the country and a massive stratovolcano part of the Cerro Verde National Park (that includes two other volcanoes, Santa Ana and Cerro Verde). Also known as the “Lighthouse of the Pacific” because of several eruptions in the 1700s, ships at sea could see the lava spouting out at night, making it look like a lighthouse. Considered one of the youngest volcanoes in the world and one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in the country, especially for those looking for outdoor and adventure.

So take a look at our travel proposals and selected activities, and get ready to live the best vacation holiday travel packages in El Salvador. Latin America’s surfing capital.

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