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- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, MN1Â 407 contributionsWonderful experience. Rode an Uber up to the top. Make sure you arrange for your driver to wait since there is no cell service at the top of the volcano. Better yet invite him to hike with you as we did. It is a short mildly strenuous hike from the parking lot to the several overlooks at the top providing amazing views of San Salvador Volcano. We spent 30-40 minutes hiking. The drive up to Boqueron is also quite spectacular with great views of the city of San Salvador. There are also many restaurants and cafes along the way and at the top to grab a bite or a drink and shopping opportunities at the top with vendors selling souvenirs and locally made goods.Written 5 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Asim AChicago, IL124 contributionsThis is a Church which should be on the list of all the tourist visiting El Salvador. My guide took me to this beautiful Church.Written 20 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Tara OCork, Ireland15 contributionsAmazing hike. Took 7:30am public bus (.70c) from Santa Ana la vencedora bus terminal and arrived at the entrance at 09:30. You cannot go up without a guide so guides wait at the entrance to take people up. Advertised time is 9am but they wait at least for the public bus to arrive. $3 for cerro verde park entrance and $6 for volcano hike entrance. You will see police on the trail to prevent robberies. Easy hike, takes ~1.5hrs due to regular stops. Amazing view of the lake and crater at the top.Written 28 March 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- packedandready2goCalifornia783 contributionsThough the site is small compared to some other world famous ruins, it is well laid out. The ruins are well preserved and well displayed. As a bonus we saw some exotic birds while visiting the ruins.Written 3 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- AfricaAtNewYearsIsland of Malta, Malta358 contributionsMalecon impassable to the west due to construction. Early mornings show lots of fishing boat launches and preparing fish for drying.Written 17 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Wei2YueMontreal, Canada93 contributionsLet me preface by saying that I usually dislike botanical gardens and parks that are within the city. While the Jardin Botanico in San Salvador wasn’t big I’ve spent an amazing 2 hours there. The garden is well kept with some smaller ponds as well. Lot’s of tropical plants and flowers, but the highlight is certainly the amount of animals, ranging from exotic birds to iguanas, lizards, turtles, agoutis and many more. I went during the week and it wasn’t crowded. I can highly recommend this small park to anyone interested in nature and animals.Written 21 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- The World is My OysterOrlando, FL19Â 375 contributionsThis was definitely the spot to be at night, as there were so many restaurants and bars everywhere. The atmosphere was very cool, and it felt safe all around.Written 4 December 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- bucketlisttravellersSydney, Australia3Â 783 contributionsEl Sunzul is the next beach along from El Tunco and is a 20 minute walk down the road. There are a few nice hostels near here.
The beach is a black sand beach and there are a lot of rocks to walk over before you get to the sand. There is a cave on one end of the beach which the ocean enters and recedes from with each passing wave.
There are some restaurants along the beach, but the area was pretty quiet when we were there on a weekday afternoon. We enjoyed swimming here and watching the locals play beach soccer.Written 27 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, MN1Â 407 contributionsAfter hiking Volcan Santa Ana, we stopped at one of the many restaurants overlooking this beautiful lake to have a drink Even though it was cloudy and the weather obscured the mountains and volcanoes in the distance, it was still a spectacular sight. Would love to return in the dry season and get out on a boat on the lakeWritten 13 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- TravelingSoccerLoonSaint Paul, MN1Â 407 contributionsBeautiful region. It was about a 90 min drive from San Salvador and I came up here on a personal guided tour with Centro America Tours. My guide Benjamin was excellent. The hike to the top of the Santa Ana Volcano was the highlight of my stay in El Salvador. My guide on the trail Herzon was great. 4 mile round trip hike that was moderately strenuous but beautiful views along the way including of the nearby Izalco Volcano. Sights and smells of the active volcano when we reached the top were awesome. Didn't see too much wildlife when visiting but it was midday. There is also an observation point with views of Lake Coatepque in the park. It was clouding up at this point in the afternoon but I could imagine this would be beautiful from photos that I've seen.Written 12 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Julio ELittleton, CO26 contributionsLove this place, used to come here when i was little, now i was able to enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of the park and the food as well.Written 10 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Antonio MCopenhagen, Denmark45 contributionsEl Salvador has been known for its excellence in the production of coffee beans, later known in the newspapers for its horrific civil war, now also positions itself in the art world!
The museum has a lot of artwork but unfortunately, all the descriptions are available only in Spanish. The souvenir shop is very small and we did not find any interpretations of the paintings such as postcards or magnets.Written 4 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - WhiteMouseBurrowMoscow, Russia2Â 343 contributionsAn impressive monumental building, it cannot be said that it is an architectural masterpiece, but it makes an impression. Unfortunately failed to get inside.Written 13 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- GeneralShamuNew York City, NY768 contributionsWent into a lancha (motor boat) to go into the center of the lake and learn about the history and feel the heat of the water where the magma underneath the lake still heats the lake (noticeably so). Plenty of restaurants and kids activities in this area as well.
Restrooms are relatively clean - 25c/use.Written 4 June 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - MrF1 contributionFresh cold water with lots of tiny fish nipping your feet. It’s a shame the recent storm destroyed it.Written 9 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
