Los Volcanes Sector Los Andes National Park, Volcanic national park in Santa Ana, El Salvador
The park contains three major volcanoes within its 4,500 hectares: Santa Ana reaching 2,381 meters, Izalco at 650 meters, and Cerro Verde.
Between 1770 and 1966, Izalco volcano erupted continuously for almost 200 years, earning its name as the Pacific Lighthouse for maritime navigation.
The park integrates into the Apaneca-Ilamatepec Biosphere Reserve, certified by UNESCO in 2007, representing El Salvador's natural and geological heritage.
The park maintains three access points through Cerro Verde, San Blas, and Los Andes sectors, each equipped with visitor facilities and registration requirements.
The climate variations across different altitudes create distinct ecosystems, from tropical forests to high mountain environments, supporting 125 tree species.
Location: Santa Ana
Address: V99H+PX3, Santa Ana, El Salvador Santa Ana
GPS coordinates: 13.86926,-89.62006
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:56
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.
Tazumal
13.6 km
Joya de Cerén
28.5 km
San Andrés, El Salvador
26.1 km
San Salvador Volcano
38.3 km
Izalco
6.3 km
Santa Ana Volcano
2.2 km
Santa Ana Cathedral, El Salvador
15.6 km
El Boqueron National Park
39.4 km
El Imposible National Park
36.6 km
Casa Blanca, El Salvador
14.5 km
Chingo
30 km
Los Volcanes National Park
4.7 km
National Theatre of Santa Ana
15.6 km
Estadio Óscar Quiteño
13.1 km
Parque Libertad
15.6 km
El Trapiche
15.1 km
Santa Teresa Hot Springs.
21.8 km
Salto Malacatiupán
24 km
Teatro Nacional de Santa Ana
15.6 km
Casa Blanca Archaeological Site
14.3 km
Museo del Ferrocarril
20.3 km
Trips & Tours Cascadas Tamanique
37.5 km
Cerro Singüil
20.5 km
Railway Museum Plaza
19.9 km
Phare d'Acajutla (National Pier)
38.9 km
Centro para la Cultura y las Artes "Dr. Alfredo Espino"
25.3 km
Sonsonate Cemetery
19.8 km
Iglesia Juayua
13.7 kmReviews
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