What to do in San Salvador Department

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador

Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador
Volcano in El Salvador

The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites

NZ$166
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites
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Santa Ana Volcano Early Morning Hike

NZ$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ana Volcano Early Morning Hike
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

NZ$125
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience
Ruta de Las Flores: Charming Towns and Rainbow Slide Tour

Ruta de Las Flores: Charming Towns and Rainbow Slide Tour

NZ$151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ruta de Las Flores: Charming Towns and Rainbow Slide Tour
Juayúa 7 Waterfalls Tour – Epic Waterfall Hike in El Salvador

Best Juayua 7 Waterfalls Hiking Tour + 4x4 Ride | Ruta de Flores

NZ$167
per adult
Best Juayua 7 Waterfalls Hiking Tour + 4x4 Ride | Ruta de Flores
Flowers Route Tour - Colonial Towns & Handicraft

Flowers Route Tour-Colonial Towns, Handicraft & Coffee Plantation

NZ$156
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Flowers Route Tour-Colonial Towns, Handicraft & Coffee Plantation
Historic Downtown Walking Tour Day and Night life

Historic Downtown Walking Tour Day and Night life

NZ$31
per adult
Historic Downtown Walking Tour Day and Night life
Sightseeing old town San Salvador with Hugo's City Tour

Sightseeing old town San Salvador with Hugo's City Tour

NZ$33
per adult
Sightseeing old town San Salvador with Hugo's City Tour
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What to do in San Salvador Department

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Cuscatlán Stadium

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El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists.
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Find the best San Salvador Department areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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San Salvador Historical Center

If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, National Library and Plaza Libertad are top sights worth seeing.

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Zona Rosa

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

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San Benito

If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

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Escalón

While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo.

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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.

 

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Day trip destinations from San Salvador Department

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San Salvador

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Santa Tecla

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Antiguo Cuscatlán

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Aguilares