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Tour El Salvador: A Mosaic of Culture, History, and Nature (8 Days)
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The Experience
What your day looks like
– Tour El Salvador– is an experience to discover the culture, history, and nature of this captivating and diverse country. Begin amidst nature in San Salvador, with its towering volcanoes. Let the suburbs’ charm and galleries’ allure captivate you, or simply unwind. Step into history as you explore the capital’s heart and the stories within the National Anthropology Museum. Allow your heart to dance through Suchitoto’s timeless beauty, and let the vibrant hues of Ruta de las Flores enchant your soul. Stand humbled before ancient Mayan ruins, and feel the ocean’s embrace in El Zonte and El Tunco.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Explore galleries and museums and dive into the teeming markets of San Salvador
- Visit the captivating UNESCOlisted ruins of Joya de Ceren
- Explore la Ruta de las Flores, a 36 kmlong serene and verdant route perfect for hiking
- Relax your soul and body in Ahuachapan’s hot springs
- Do surfing on El Salvador’s Pacific coast known for its vibrant party scene & blacksandy beaches
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
San Salvador
San Salvador. Welcome to San Salvador - a handsome Central American capital surrounded by green-tipped volcanoes, pleasant leafy suburbs, and filled with outstanding galleries and museums. Arrive at any time and take a taxi/shuttle bus to your accommodation. Once there, take your time to rest or explore the city. In the evening, meet your Tour Leader and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting followed by an optional dinner in one of the local restaurants.
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San Salvador
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B & B/guesthouse in San Salvador.
Day 2
San Marcos
City/Town Tour. San Salvador – Suchitoto. Start your day with a walking tour of the Historic Center of El Salvador's capital and a guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum. • Driving Distances: San Salvador – Suchitoto (
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Suchitoto
Nature Walks. Then, move to the beautiful town of Suchitoto. Architecture buffs will surely love its colonial buildings, while outdoor types can choose between numerous hikes to waterfalls, caves, and beautiful Suchitlán Lake. Suchitoto is also a bird migration zone with over 200 species. Thousands of hawks and falcons fill the skies as the seasons change and birds of all sorts nest in the relative safety of the lake islands. Arrival and sight of the impressive basaltic prisms of nearby Cascada Los Tercios.
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Suchitoto
Hiking. Later, visit the charming Alejandro Coto House Museum and take a walking tour of the Historic Center of the town. In the evening, join an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants.
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San Salvador
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B & B/guesthouse in Suchitoto.
Day 3
Suchitoto
Boating at Suchitlan Lake. Suchitoto Firstly, take a boat tour of Lake Suchitlán and Market Food Experience in the morning.
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San Salvador
Food Tasting. Thereafter, visit the impressive Mayan ruins of Joya de Ceren (UNESCO-listed) and San Andres in the afternoon.
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Suchitoto
Leisure. In the evening, arrive at your accommodation on the shore of Lake Coatepeque to enjoy the beautiful sunset and impressive views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Later, join an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants.
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San Salvador
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B on the shore of Lake Coatepeque
Day 4
San Salvador
Archaeological Exploration at Lake Coatepeque. Lake Coatepeque - Tazumal Archeological Site – Ahuachapan In the morning, take free time to enjoy the sun, swim, or jet ski on the lake. • Driving Distances: Lake Coatepeque – Tazumal Archaeological Site (
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Chalchuapa
Sightseeing at Tazumal Ruins. Then, go to explore the impressive Tazumal Archeological Site. Situated at the beginning of the Ruta de las Flores, it's a prosperous, small provincial capital that supplies 15% of the country’s electrical power thanks to the wonders of geothermal energy.
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San Salvador
Archaeological Exploration. Finally, relax in one of Ahuachapan's thermal springs and explore its vibrant streets before an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.
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San Salvador
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Ahuachapán
Day 5
Ahuachapan
Hiking. Ahuachapán - La Ruta de las Flores - Cerro Verde National Park Spend your day exploring la Ruta de las Flores, a 36 km-long serene and verdant route perfect for hiking, village-hopping, and food experimentation. Traveling by private vehicle, visit its brightly colored colonial towns, hike to impressive waterfalls, and see one of the country's first coffee plantations. • Driving Distances: Ahuachapán – La Ruta de las Flores (
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Ahuachapan
Hot Springs. Finally, after a full day of exploration and discoveries, rest at your accommodation in Cerro Verde National Park and enjoy imposing views of the nearby Santa Ana Volcano.
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San Salvador
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Cerro Verde National Park
Day 6
San Salvador
City/Town Tour at Santa Ana Volcano. Cerro Verde National Park - El Zonte - El Tunco - La Libertad First, in the morning, take a 3-hour intermediate-level hike to enjoy the sunrise from the crater of Santa Ana Volcano. • Driving Distances: Cerro Verde National Park – El Zonte (
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El Tunco
Sightseeing. Then, discover El Zonte and El Tunco - small villages on the Pacific whose beautiful black-sand beaches are considered one of the best in the world for surfing. Once hidden gems known only amongst Salvadorans, now they are some of the most popular surfing destinations in El Salvador and especially appeal to international visitors.
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Colon
Sightseeing. Afterward, move to our final destination, La Libertad, a quieter beach town with windswept sandy beaches and a more authentic Central American experience.
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San Salvador
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guesthouse in La Libertad
Day 7
El Tunco
Leisure. La Libertad Free program: rent a surfing board and enjoy the waves, relax on the beach sipping a refreshing cocktail, or go hiking in the nearby Walter Thilo Deininger National Park. Alternatively, walk down the Malecon to enjoy delicious local seafood and awesome views of the Pacific, people watch, and visit the pier where fisherman bring in their daily catches. In the evening, opt to experience local party vibes or join locals down from El Salvador at one of the local bars. Finally, finish the day with an optional dinner and get-together with your group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.
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San Salvador
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in La Libertad
Day 8
San Salvador
La Libertad Last day of our Tour El Salvador. Depart at any time or extend your vacations and stay longer!
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
- Transportation in a private vehicle* - Service of a bilingual Tour Leader** -Walking tours/orientation walks: San Salvador, Suchitoto, Ahuachapan, El Tunco -Activities/guided visits: Joya de Ceren (UNESCO) & Tazumal Ruins (guided visits); La Cascada Los Tercios & Mirador al Lago (visits); Suchitlan Lake boat tour; Suchitoto Market Food Tour; hot springs in Ahuachapan (entrance) * The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan. ** All our tour leaders are bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. Additionally, upon request and subject to availability, we can assign a tour leader proficient in other languages such as French, German, Italian, or Portuguese (this might involve an extra fee).
Not Included
-Flights -Airport pick-up and drop-off -Other activities and meals -Travel insurance -Personal expenses and tips
What to Bring
What to take with you: -Comfortable clothes and shoes -Swimming suit and slippers -A smaller backpack for daily tours -Hat/cap -Sunglasses and sunscreen -Travel insurance -Personal ID
Meeting & Pickup
Meet your tour leader at your accommodation in San Salvador. The list of accommodations will be sent with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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