El Salvador
The smallest country in Central America, with volcanoes, surf coasts, Maya ruins and the Route of Flowers towns all close together.
El Salvador lies on the Pacific coast of Central America, and although the country is small it has numerous volcanoes and volcanic lakes. El Tunco and Punta Roca in La Libertad Department are well-known surf spots, Santa Ana Volcano and Lake Coatepeque are good for hiking and views, and the Maya site of Joya de Cerén is a World Heritage Site. The "Ruta de las Flores" (Route of Flowers) links a string of colorful mountain towns. The US dollar is the currency used. The dry season from November to April is the best time to visit, and Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport near San Salvador (in La Paz Department) is the main gateway.
Destinations
Itineraries
- El Salvador Towns, Volcanoes & Coast – A self-drive loop connecting the capital, Suchitoto, Santa Ana Volcano, the Flower Route, and El Tunco coast.
- El Salvador Western In-Depth & El Imposible – A slow-paced self-drive through the west, adding Mayan ruins, El Imposible National Park via Tacuba, and the El Zonte c…
- Antigua, Copán & El Salvador Tri-Country Tour – From the ancient capital of Guatemala to the Mayan ruins of Copán, then into El Salvador to explore the Route of Flower…
- Santa Ana Volcano & Ruta de las Flores 4-Day Bus Itinerary – A short western route accessible without driving: hike Santa Ana Volcano and stay in Juayúa to explore coffee towns.
- El Tunco Surfing & Tamanique Waterfalls – A weekend getaway right by the sea: learn to surf, watch black sand beach sunsets, and hike Tamanique Waterfalls.