El Salvador
El Salvador is known for its Pacific coast surf spots. A common itinerary uses San Salvador as a base for trips out to coastal towns.
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San Salvador
San Salvador is the capital of El Salvador, and the Pan-American Highway runs through the city, making it a convenient hub for reaching other towns. It's worth exploring the skyline of high-rise buildings that define the cityscape.
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Santa Ana
Santa Ana is El Salvador's second-largest city, located a short distance west of the capital, San Salvador. As the capital of Santa Ana Department, it's worth visiting alongside the surrounding area.
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San Miguel
San Miguel is a city in eastern El Salvador, the capital of San Miguel Department and the country's third-largest city. It's a good base for also visiting the nearby San Miguel Volcano.
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Santa Tecla
Santa Tecla is the capital of La Libertad Department in El Salvador. Nearby attractions include a volcano, a cathedral, and a national theater, all within easy reach.
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Top sights in El Salvador
Nature
San Salvador Volcano
This stratovolcano stands northwest of San Salvador, so close that the city's western districts spread onto its slopes. Inside its crater sits the younger Boquerón volcano, letting visitors trace how the volcanic landscape has evolved.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of San Miguel
A Catholic diocese located in San Miguel, El Salvador, founded in 1913 with a long history of faith. It serves as the religious center for local believers.
Views & landmarks
Torre El Pedregal
El Salvador's second-tallest building, designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. This 28-story landmark stands out prominently in the city skyline.
Temples & religious sites
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
The seat of the Archdiocese of San Salvador, this Catholic cathedral sits right in the heart of the city. It's a great place to take in the grandeur of its architecture and atmosphere.
Museums & galleries
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
A museum in San Salvador, founded in the late 1990s by a Venezuelan journalist to preserve the memory of El Salvador's civil war. Its exhibits have since expanded to cover the country's modern history from multiple perspectives.
Museums & galleries
Museo de la Fuerza Armada de El Salvador
This military museum of El Salvador is housed in the former Zapote barracks building. It's a good place to explore military history through its displays on the army's past and equipment.
Temples & religious sites
Santa Ana Cathedral, El Salvador
This neo-Gothic cathedral stands in downtown Santa Ana, its grand yet intricate Gothic facade catching the eye. It's a fine stop to admire the architecture while wandering the city center.
Heritage & monuments
Quelepa
An archaeological site in eastern El Salvador near San Miguel, believed to have been founded by the Lenca people around 400 BC. Artifacts such as grinding stones and tortilla griddles offer a glimpse into the farming life of the time.
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