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8 days The Essentials of El Salvador: Mayan Culture, Volcanoes, and Beaches

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  • Green canyon walls draped in vegetation open to a distant volcanic peak on the horizon.
  • Equestrian statue and waving Salvadoran flags in a city plaza under clear skies.
  • Conical volcano rises above a sea of clouds framed by lush tropical forest.
  • Aerial view of San Salvador city with its white domed Metropolitan Cathedral dominating the skyline and a distant volcano.
  • Twinkling city lights beneath misty hills with a silhouetted volcano at dusk.
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  • Expansive freshwater lake surrounded by green hills and distant mountains under a dramatic cloud-filled sky.
  • Misty green cliff with a cavernous opening and winding trail leading upward.
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Salvador

    Start point
    San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador (El salvador)
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  2. Day 2

    San Salvador

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Salvadoran dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of San Salvador historic center
    • Visit Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
    • Visit National Palace of San Salvador
    • Visit National Theater of San Salvador
    • Visit National Library of El Salvador
    • Visit handicraft market
    • Explore Panchimalco colonial church and local art spaces
    • Visit Puerta del Diablo viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
    National Palace of El Salvador
    National Theater of San Salvador
    National Library of El Salvador
    Panchimalco
    Puerta del Diablo
  3. Day 3

    Cihuatán - Suchitoto

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    Included Activities

    • Explore Cihuatán archaeological site and pre-Hispanic structures
    • Explore ballgame court at Cihuatán
    • Guided tour of Suchitoto colonial town
    • Visit Santa Lucía Church
    • Explore galleries and cultural venues in Suchitoto
    • Boat ride on Lake Suchitlán
    • Participate in indigo workshop
    Landmarks
    Cihuatán Archaeological Site
    Suchitoto
    Santa Lucía Church, Suchitoto
    Lake Suchitlán
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  4. Day 4

    Joya de Cerén - San Andrés - Santa Ana - San Salvador

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Joya de Cerén UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit San Andrés ceremonial center
    • Explore Santa Ana Gothic cathedral
    • Explore Santa Ana historic theater
    • Explore Santa Ana historic buildings
    Landmarks
    Joya de Cerén Archaeological Site
    San Andrés Archaeological Site
    Santa Ana Cathedral
    Santa Ana Theater
  5. Day 5

    Flower Route - Salcoatitán - Nahuizalco - Juayúa - Ataco - Santa Teresa Hot Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Salcoatitán
    • Explore Nahuizalco
    • Explore Juayúa
    • Visit El Carmen Coffee Mill and coffee tasting
    • Tour Ataco
    • Relax at Santa Teresa Hot Springs with thermal and mud baths
    Landmarks
    Salcoatitán
    Nahuizalco
    Juayúa
    El Carmen Coffee Mill
    Ataco
    Santa Teresa Hot Springs
  6. Day 6

    Cerro Verde - Volcano Complex

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike nature trails at Cerro Verde
    • View Izalco Volcano
    • View Lake Coatepeque

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Salvador at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Cerro Verde
    Izalco Volcano
    Lake Coatepeque
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  7. Day 7

    El Tunco - La Libertad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit El Tunco Beach
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Tour seafood market in La Libertad
    • Tour Malecón in La Libertad

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sunset Park
    • Ride Ferris wheel at Sunset Park
    Landmarks
    El Tunco Beach
    La Libertad Seafood Market
    Malecón de La Libertad
    Sunset Park
  8. Day 8

    San Salvador

    End point
    San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador (El salvador)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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