EL SALVADOR THE MOST BEATIFUL COUNTRY

Hello tourism lovers, here we show you some tourist destinations and good things you can find in El Salvador, such as its delicious food, beaches, mountains, rivers and lakes, it is a very small but very welcoming country, make up your mind and visit this beautiful country. 

For you to decide El Salvador is a country with a very rich climate and the people are very friendly here I show you their delicious food and their amazing places.

                                                                                         

TOURISTIC PLACES OF EL SALVADOR

EL CUCO BEACH

El Cuco Beach in El Salvador is one of the most beautiful beaches and also one of the most visited in this country. Playa El Cuco has a very large area of soft black sand perfect for all kinds of activities; and at the same time it has waves that are perfect to enjoy with family or friends.

El Cuco Beach Location

El Cuco is located within a coastal strip of around 20 kilometers. Its sand is black because it is of volcanic origin. Upon reaching Chirilagua, just before the beach, you will see an impressive scene of the Chaparrastique Volcano, in San Miguel.

This beach is located in the Department of San Miguel, and belongs to the town of Chirilagua. If you travel from the Capital of El Salvador, you will have to travel about 175 kilometers, which can translate into a trip of approximately 3 hours.

As soon as you get to the department of San Miguel, you will only have 35 kilometers to the beach.

Activities you can do

It is precisely this uniqueness that allows you to enjoy this beach by practicing various sports. Here you can practice fishing, swimming, go quad biking, play volleyball and any other hobby you can imagine.

Although surfing is not as frequent as on other beaches in El Salvador, its surf is perfect for those who want to start learning this sport.

COATEPEQUE LAKE

Lake Coatepeque (Lago de Coatepeque) is a large crater lake in the east part of the Coatepeque Caldera. It is in Coatepeque municipality, Santa Ana, El Salvador. There are hot springs near the lake margins. At 26 square kilometres (10 sq mi), it is one of the largest lakes in El Salvador. In the lake is the island of Teopan, which was a Mayan site of some importance. 

Right in the middle of the volcanoe complex at the north-west of the country in the department of Santa Ana, this amazing volcanic huge lake was formed millons years ago after the coatepeque volcanoe eruption explotions.

In the lake you can do different activities like kayaking, boat trips, dive, jetsky, SUP and enjoy at the shore of the great meals in the different restaurant, there are a few hotels in the shore of the lake available but the area is very quiet, most visitors are just local tourism that comes during the weekends, most of the time you will find it very quiet and private, an amazing place for couple or big groups.

CONCHAGUA VOLCANO

One of the most beautiful views of the Salvadoran coast is offered by the Conchagua Volcano, from which you can see the islands of the Gulf of Fonseca (Meanguera, Meanguerita, Amapala, among others) as well as the city of La Unión, and various beaches .

The Conchagua Volcano is located in the department of La Unión, in the municipality of Conchagua, approximately 190 km from San Salvador, with a height of 1,242 m SNM, forming part of the landscapes of the Salvadoran coast.

Its name in the Lenca language means "narrow valley", although according to other authors, its name derives from the deformation of the name of a local heroine named Comizahual, which means "the flying tiger". In fact, one of the trails that leads to a viewpoint on top of the volcano is called precisely "the flying tiger".

EL SAPO RIVER

The Sapo river has a peculiar characteristic that is the color of its water they have a green hue. This river is located between the municipalities of Perquin, Arambala, in the department of Morazán and is considered one of the few water resources in the country that has water that is not contaminated. In fact, it is considered "the cleanest river in El Salvador".

The origin of its name could be due to the fact that there are at least five classes of these amphibians in the river; also by a herb that grows in it and is known as the toad herb. The Sapo River is a quite ideal place for those nature lovers who like birdwatching, walking along the banks or bathing in fresh and foamy waters.

THE FLOWERS ROUTE

Beginning out of Sonsonate, La Ruta de Las Flores in El Salvador a mountainous road stretching just over twenty miles. It got its name, meaning route of the flowers, for the seasonal burst of colorful flowers that line the expanse of road between October and February. This is a great option for those looking for a day away from the surfer scene of the nearby coastal towns.

While it is nothing short of magnificent when the flowers are in full bloom, the true gems of the path are the charming colonial towns and the lagoons and waterfalls just outside many of the pueblos, all of which make it worthwhile any time of the year.

JUAYUA

First stop on La Ruta de las Flora, Juayua is a quaint sleepy town that’s the first stop on the route. It is picturesquely nestled amongst 11 of El Salvador’s volcanoes. It is best known for its weekend food festival where people come from near and far to sample what is arguably the best national cuisine. The festival also features music in the main plaza where people crowd to eat and socialize. Additionally, the town is near the starting point for the Seven Waterfalls trek, where visitors can view seven majestic waterfalls and take a refreshingly scenic dip.

APANECA

Apaneca is the second stop on La Ruta. Apaneca a quiet pueblo with cobblestone streets. It doesn’t require very long to explore the town on foot but people are often compelled to stay longer because of the two nearby crater lakes, Laguna Verde (2.5 miles from town) and Laguna de las Ninfas (1.5 miles from town). Both make for a great hike for those looking for a site off the beaten path. This area is notably safe and the hikes are well marked and populated, making guides unnecessary.

Nahuizalco

Of all of the stops on La Ruta de las Flores, Nahuizalco is perhaps the most undervalued stop on this route. As such, when going through a tour company it is best to ask first if they stop here because many will choose to skip over Nahuizalco. It is best reached when navigating the local buses independently. (Please note that this is not complicated and all of the towns of La Ruta de las Flores can be reached without the guidance of a tour company.) Nahuizalco was a place of great significance for the Mayans and today it is one of the few pueblos in El Salvador that still clings to its ancient indigenous heritage. While it is best known for its handmade furnishings, it is also a great place to purchase other artisanal goods to bring home to loved ones. Additionally, it has a beautiful colonial church, La Iglesia de San Juan de Bautista. Constructed in 1660, it has been destroyed and reconstructed several times. It is the highlight of the town. There are also several waterfalls just outside of town, the most well-known is La Golondrinera.

Salcoatitán

Salcoatitán is small and predominantly made up of one roadside strip. In Nahuatl, Salcoatitán means “City of Quetzalcoatl”, Quetzalcoatl being the Mayan god of wind and star of the dawn. The town’s population is almost entirely dependent upon the coffee industry. It is home to two beautiful churches, delicious pupusas, and a few handicraft shops.

Concepción de Ataco

Concepción de Ataco is home to a large coffee plantation. It also has many beautiful murals and cafés that offer the opportunity to try the delicious local coffee. It wasn’t until the last decade that Ataco started to invest in the town to make it more appealing for tourists. It is currently one of the most sought out and welcoming of the colonial towns. Consequently, it’s been deemed extremely safe for tourists. Diconte & Axul is a charming and renowned shop that specializes in selling handicrafts. Its popularity stems from the fact that all of the goods are authentic. Fabrics are handmade with treadle looms and the goods are hand painted. Additionally, the shop carries goods from all over El Salvador as well as Guatemala.

The Best Tourist Attractions in El Salvador