Cerro El Pital, Mountain summit in Chalatenango, El Salvador.
The 2,730-meter-high Cerro El Pital peak stands as the highest point in El Salvador, located at the border between El Salvador and Honduras.
During El Salvador's civil conflict, Cerro El Pital functioned as a strategic location for rebel groups seeking shelter in its dense forest landscape.
Local communities gather at Cerro El Pital during winter months to experience the lowest temperatures in El Salvador, which can drop to -6°C.
Visitors can reach the summit through multiple routes, including a 10-kilometer paved road followed by a 35-minute hike on dirt paths.
The April 2004 hailstorm covered Cerro El Pital in white precipitation, creating an unusual sight in this Central American mountain region.
Location: Chalatenango Department
Elevation above the sea: 2,730 m
GPS coordinates: 14.38439,-89.12915
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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