Architectural, natural, and historical sites in El Salvador including its volcanoes, lakes, Mayan sites, and colonial towns. The country features pre-Columbian temples like Tazumal and Joya de Cerén, natural areas such as Los Volcanes National Park and Lake Coatepeque, beaches along the Pacific coast like El Tunco, as well as historical urban centers such as San Salvador and Suchitoto. Visitors can explore waterfalls, hot springs, museums, and religious buildings scattered across the region.
San Salvador, El Salvador
National park surrounding the San Salvador volcano with hiking trails leading to the crater measuring 1500 meters in diameter and 500 meters deep.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Administrative and economic capital founded in the 16th century, with its historical center featuring the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace.
Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Set of natural pools fed by sulfurous water springs, located in a mountainous environment with regulated temperature.
Cuscatlán, El Salvador
Town established in the 16th century with cobblestone streets, colonial houses with white facades, and Santa Lucia Church overlooking Lake Suchitlán.
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Volcanic lake spanning 26 square kilometers at an altitude of 740 meters. The blue waters accommodate water activities, and the shores feature wooded areas.
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Protected area of 6000 hectares encompassing three of El Salvador's volcanoes: Santa Ana at 2381 meters, Izalco at 1950 meters, and Cerro Verde at 2030 meters.
Chalchuapa, El Salvador
Mayan archaeological site with a multi-level pyramid, ball court remains, and museum displaying ceramic objects.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Natural passageway between two rocks with a viewpoint offering sights of Lake Ilopango and the Pacific Ocean from an altitude of 1000 meters.
La Libertad, El Salvador
6th-century Mayan village buried under volcanic ash. The structures and everyday objects remained intact due to preservation.
Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Conservation area of 3800 hectares with diverse plants and animals. The rugged terrain includes hiking trails and viewpoints.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Modern concrete church built in 1971 with colored glass panels creating light patterns on the interior walls and floor.
Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Natural waterfall forming successive pools with water maintaining a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Commercial building complex with observation point at the top of El Salvador's tallest tower offering views of the city.
San Salvador, El Salvador
National art museum displaying permanent collections of Salvadoran artists and temporary international exhibitions in multiple galleries.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Largest body of water in El Salvador formed in a volcanic caldera, measuring 8 km wide by 11 km long.
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Gothic and Byzantine style cathedral constructed between 1906 and 1959, with ornate altar and twin bell towers.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Public institution presenting archaeological collections and traditional Salvadoran objects, tracing the evolution of pre-Columbian civilizations to modern times.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Park covering 3.5 hectares gathering over 3500 species of local and exotic plants, with walking paths and picnic areas.
La Libertad, El Salvador
Set of three natural waterfalls descending a 100-meter-high rock wall, forming natural pools accessible after a 45-minute walk.
Santa Tecla, El Salvador
Shopping street with restaurants and 19th-century colonial buildings, nightlife center of Santa Tecla.
La Libertad, El Salvador
Mayan archaeological site featuring pyramids, palaces, and residential zones built between 600 and 900 CE.
Usulután, El Salvador
Village at 1200 meters altitude surrounded by coffee plantations, known for its hot springs and mild climate.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Pre-Columbian city with pyramids, ball courts, and remnants of dwellings dating from the 10th to 12th century.
Usulután, El Salvador
Volcanic lake with green, sulfurous waters, located at 1600 meters elevation. Thermal springs surround the body of water.
Sonsonate, El Salvador
Mountain agricultural center at 1000 meters elevation with a white colonial church and a Sunday food market.
Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Historic center with facades decorated with multicolored murals, surrounded by coffee plantations at 1200 meters elevation.
Ahuachapán, El Salvador
Village situated at 1480 meters elevation, bordered by coffee-producing farms and flower fields.
Cuscatlán, El Salvador
Archaeological remains of San Salvador de la Bermuda, the first colonial capital founded in 1525. The site includes building foundations and a central square.
La Unión, El Salvador
Body of Pacific Ocean water bordering three countries. The coasts feature mangroves, volcanic beaches, and fishing ports.
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Lake located on the border between El Salvador and Guatemala, covering an area of 45 square kilometers. The lake receives water from the Ostúa and Angue rivers.
Morazán, El Salvador
Mountain village at 750 meters elevation where an indigenous community lives. Residents preserve their traditions, language, and local crafts.
Santa Ana, El Salvador
The second-largest city in El Salvador with its neo-Gothic cathedral and municipal theater built at the beginning of the 20th century.
Sonsonate, El Salvador
Coral reef area located on the Pacific coast with shallow waters suitable for diving and swimming.
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Neoclassical style monument built in 1910 with a 700-seat performance hall, ceiling murals, and marble embellishments.
Santa Ana, El Salvador
Main square of Santa Ana surrounded by colonial buildings, with cafes, restaurants, and a central kiosk dating back to 1889.
San Miguel, El Salvador
Conical stratovolcano dominating the eastern region of El Salvador. Its last eruption was in 2013, emitting ash and gases.
San Salvador, El Salvador
Shopping center in San Salvador with over 300 stores, a cinema, restaurants, and a children's play area.
Sonsonate, El Salvador
Artisanal village preserving pre-Hispanic traditions with a local night market and houses with colonial architecture.
Sonsonate, El Salvador
Village founded in the 16th century, located on the Route of Flowers, known for its coffee production and colonial church.
San Salvador, El Salvador
National monument erected in 1942 on Salvador del Mundo square featuring a statue of Jesus atop a cylindrical pedestal.