San 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.

Views & landmarks

Torre El Pedregal

This is El Salvador's second-tallest building, located in Antiguo Cuscatlán near San Salvador. Designed by a Mexican architect, the 28-story tower stands out as a landmark on the skyline.

Temples & religious sites

Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador

The seat cathedral of the Archdiocese of San Salvador, located in the heart of the city center. Exploring its interior offers a sense of the city's faith and history.

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 occupies the former El Zapote barracks building in San Salvador and is run by the Ministry of Defense. It suits visitors interested in the history, artifacts, and equipment of the Salvadoran armed forces.

Culture & venues

Teatro Nacional de San Salvador

This national theater opened in 1917 and features an elegant French Renaissance-style facade. Its lavishly decorated main hall is considered one of the most beautiful in Central America.

Museums & galleries

Museo de Arte de El Salvador

An art museum in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, which opened in 2003. It draws over 500,000 visitors a year, making it well worth a visit for art lovers.

Temples & religious sites

San Salvador El Salvador Temple

A temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the first built in El Salvador. It's also the fourth temple constructed in Central America.