Lake Suchitlán
Lago de Suchitlán
A large reservoir below Suchitoto, where you can take a small boat across the lake, visit Bird Island to watch waterbirds, and enjoy beautiful sunsets over the water.
Lake Suchitlán is a reservoir created in the 1970s by the construction of the Cerrón Grande hydroelectric dam. It covers about 135 square kilometres and is the largest inland body of water in El Salvador. It is also a Wetland of International Importance. From the town of Suchitoto, go down the hill to the San Juan dock, where you can charter a small boat for a lake tour of about one hour. The boat takes you to Bird Island to see cormorants, herons and other waterbirds. You can also eat fried fish at the lakeside restaurants. Boat fares are per boat, so negotiate before setting off. The sunset and the silhouettes of the distant mountains over the lake are a highlight of the trip.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Centro Arte para la Paz
- Indigo Dyeing Workshops of Suchitoto
- Suchitoto
- Iglesia Santa Lucía
- Los Tercios Waterfall
- Guazapa Volcano
- Ciudad Vieja
- Cihuatán