Los Volcanes Sector Los Andes National Park, Volcanic national park in Santa Ana, El Salvador
Los Volcanes Sector Los Andes is a national park in Santa Ana featuring three volcanoes: Santa Ana reaching 2,381 meters, Izalco at 650 meters, and Cerro Verde. The area spans 4,500 hectares with varying landscapes depending on elevation.
From 1770 to 1966, Izalco volcano erupted continuously for nearly 200 years and earned the name Pacific Lighthouse due to its importance to maritime navigation. This extended period of activity shaped the region's geological history profoundly.
The park holds significance as part of El Salvador's natural heritage and connects visitors to the region's volcanic identity. The three volcanoes represent important landmarks in the local landscape and collective memory.
The park has three entry points through Cerro Verde, San Blas, and Los Andes sectors, each with visitor facilities and registration requirements. Plan your visit according to weather conditions and choose your entry point based on your hiking ability.
Climate variations across different altitudes create distinct habitats, from tropical forests to high mountain environments. This mosaic supports around 125 tree species, creating rare biodiversity in a single location.
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