Guazapa Volcano
Cerro de Guazapa
An extinct volcano southwest of Suchitoto that served as a guerrilla stronghold during the civil war. Former guerrilla fighters lead hikes, showing tunnels, camp remains and bomb craters.
Cerro de Guazapa rises to about 1,438 metres. During the civil war in El Salvador in the 1980s, it was an important guerrilla base and endured intensive bombing. Today, tour agencies and community organisations in Suchitoto offer war history hikes. Survivors guide visitors through underground shelters, the remains of field hospitals and bomb craters, while the views over Lake Suchitlán stretch below. The half-day tour takes about 4 to 5 hours. The mountain trails are steep and hot, so you must go with a guide and bring your own water and sun protection.
Opening hours
Visit on guided tours only; advance booking required
Nearby sights
- Ciudad Vieja
- Centro Arte para la Paz
- Indigo Dyeing Workshops of Suchitoto
- Cihuatán
- Suchitoto
- Iglesia Santa Lucía
- Los Tercios Waterfall
- Lake Suchitlán