El Salvador Travel Guide

Use our El Salvador travel guide to discover more about this lively country.

Guidebooks tend to urge caution, but in reality it's no less dangerous than other countries in the region. And there are some compelling reasons why you should travel to El Salvador: stunning volcanic landscapes in Western El Salvador; deep crater lakes such as Lago de Ilopango and golden beaches strung along the Pacific coast, good for surfing, diving or simply relaxing. In the northern hills around Perquín the trekking is divine, with far-reaching views, while in Montecristo Reserve is the last remaining cloud forest in El Salvador.

El Salvador Travel Guide Highlights
Ruta de las Flores A handful of villages climbing the volcanic chain, with good scenery, hiking and waterfalls.	El Zonte, Tunco and Sunzal beaches West of La Libertad is a collection of great surfing beaches.
Joya de Cerén A Maya settlement preserved under volcanic ash, one of the country's main archaeological sites.	Parque Nacional El Imposible One of the largest national parks in Central America.
La Libertad A low-key seaside resort on the Pacific coast, with a world-famous surfing beach.	Parque Nacional Cerro Verde Join a guided nature trail up Cerro Verde for superb views of Izalco and Santa Ana volcanoes.
Suchitoto One of El Salvador's best preserved colonial towns.	Lago de Coatepeque The deep-blue waters of Coatepeque lake are surrounded by a spectacular volcanic landscape.