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Discover the Major Sites of El Salvador

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.

El Boquerón
El Boquerón

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
San Salvador

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.

Santa Teresa Hot Springs
Santa Teresa Hot Springs

Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Set of natural pools fed by sulfurous water springs, located in a mountainous environment with regulated temperature.

Suchitoto
Suchitoto

Cuscatlán, El Salvador

Town established in the 16th century with cobblestone streets, colonial houses with white facades, and Santa Lucia Church overlooking Lake Suchitlán.

Lake Coatepeque
Lake Coatepeque

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.

Los Volcanos National Park
Los Volcanos National Park

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.

Tazumal
Tazumal

Chalchuapa, El Salvador

Mayan archaeological site with a multi-level pyramid, ball court remains, and museum displaying ceramic objects.

Puerta del Diablo
Puerta del Diablo

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.

Joya de Cerén
Joya de Cerén

La Libertad, El Salvador

6th-century Mayan village buried under volcanic ash. The structures and everyday objects remained intact due to preservation.

El Imposible National Park
El Imposible National Park

Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Conservation area of 3800 hectares with diverse plants and animals. The rugged terrain includes hiking trails and viewpoints.

El Rosario Church
El Rosario Church

San Salvador, El Salvador

Modern concrete church built in 1971 with colored glass panels creating light patterns on the interior walls and floor.

Salto de Malacatiupan
Salto de Malacatiupan

Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Natural waterfall forming successive pools with water maintaining a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Plaza Futura
Plaza Futura

San Salvador, El Salvador

Commercial building complex with observation point at the top of El Salvador's tallest tower offering views of the city.

Art Museum of El Salvador
Art Museum of El Salvador

San Salvador, El Salvador

National art museum displaying permanent collections of Salvadoran artists and temporary international exhibitions in multiple galleries.

Lake Ilopango
Lake Ilopango

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 Cathedral
Santa Ana Cathedral

Santa Ana, El Salvador

Gothic and Byzantine style cathedral constructed between 1906 and 1959, with ornate altar and twin bell towers.

National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology

San Salvador, El Salvador

Public institution presenting archaeological collections and traditional Salvadoran objects, tracing the evolution of pre-Columbian civilizations to modern times.

La Laguna Botanical Garden
La Laguna Botanical Garden

San Salvador, El Salvador

Park covering 3.5 hectares gathering over 3500 species of local and exotic plants, with walking paths and picnic areas.

Tamanique Waterfalls
Tamanique Waterfalls

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.

Paseo El Carmen
Paseo El Carmen

Santa Tecla, El Salvador

Shopping street with restaurants and 19th-century colonial buildings, nightlife center of Santa Tecla.

San Andrés
San Andrés

La Libertad, El Salvador

Mayan archaeological site featuring pyramids, palaces, and residential zones built between 600 and 900 CE.

Alegría
Alegría

Usulután, El Salvador

Village at 1200 meters altitude surrounded by coffee plantations, known for its hot springs and mild climate.

Cihuatan
Cihuatan

San Salvador, El Salvador

Pre-Columbian city with pyramids, ball courts, and remnants of dwellings dating from the 10th to 12th century.

Laguna de Alegría
Laguna de Alegría

Usulután, El Salvador

Volcanic lake with green, sulfurous waters, located at 1600 meters elevation. Thermal springs surround the body of water.

Juayúa
Juayúa

Sonsonate, El Salvador

Mountain agricultural center at 1000 meters elevation with a white colonial church and a Sunday food market.

Ataco
Ataco

Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Historic center with facades decorated with multicolored murals, surrounded by coffee plantations at 1200 meters elevation.

Apaneca
Apaneca

Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Village situated at 1480 meters elevation, bordered by coffee-producing farms and flower fields.

Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja

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.

Gulf of Fonseca
Gulf of Fonseca

La Unión, El Salvador

Body of Pacific Ocean water bordering three countries. The coasts feature mangroves, volcanic beaches, and fishing ports.

Lake Güija
Lake Güija

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.

Cacaopera
Cacaopera

Morazán, El Salvador

Mountain village at 750 meters elevation where an indigenous community lives. Residents preserve their traditions, language, and local crafts.

Santa Ana
Santa Ana

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.

Los Cobanos
Los Cobanos

Sonsonate, El Salvador

Coral reef area located on the Pacific coast with shallow waters suitable for diving and swimming.

Santa Ana National Theater
Santa Ana National Theater

Santa Ana, El Salvador

Neoclassical style monument built in 1910 with a 700-seat performance hall, ceiling murals, and marble embellishments.

Plaza Libertad
Plaza Libertad

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 Volcano
San Miguel Volcano

San Miguel, El Salvador

Conical stratovolcano dominating the eastern region of El Salvador. Its last eruption was in 2013, emitting ash and gases.

Metrocentro
Metrocentro

San Salvador, El Salvador

Shopping center in San Salvador with over 300 stores, a cinema, restaurants, and a children's play area.

Nahuizalco
Nahuizalco

Sonsonate, El Salvador

Artisanal village preserving pre-Hispanic traditions with a local night market and houses with colonial architecture.

Salcoatitán
Salcoatitán

Sonsonate, El Salvador

Village founded in the 16th century, located on the Route of Flowers, known for its coffee production and colonial church.

Monument to the Divine Savior of the World
Monument to the Divine Savior of the World

San Salvador, El Salvador

National monument erected in 1942 on Salvador del Mundo square featuring a statue of Jesus atop a cylindrical pedestal.

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