What to do in San Salvador

Activities, attractions and tours
Iglesia Don Rua showing a statue or sculpture and a park

Places to Visit in San Salvador

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San Salvador Historical Center

If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Palacio Nacional and Catedral Metropolitano are top sights worth seeing.

San Salvador Historical Center
Museo de Arte de El Salvador featuring signage

Zona Rosa

While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center.

Zona Rosa
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Playa San Diego

While there might not be top attractions in Playa San Diego, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Diego Beach and Sunset Park.

Playa San Diego
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San Diego

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or El Amatal Beach.

San Diego
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Xanadu

While there might not be top attractions in Xanadu, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sunzal Beach and El Majahual Beach.

Xanadu

Day trip destinations from San Salvador