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El Salvador · 7 days

El Salvador Tailored to You

Illustrative image of El Salvador
Day 1: Airport - El Salvador (Monday or Tuesday)
Welcome to El Salvador! Upon your arrival, one of our representatives will meet you at the main airport exit holding a distinctive sign. Reception and transfer to San Salvador city.
Accommodation.
Day 2: San Salvador and Boquerón
Start: 08:00-08:30 am from Bambu City Mall (Main entrance) | Duration: 07-08 hours
Guided tour of the main points of interest in the capital and El Boquerón national park.
San Salvador is the political, cultural, educational, economic, artistic, health and financial center of El Salvador. Absorbing several surrounding municipalities, it has become the second largest metropolitan area in Central America. Today you will visit the historic downtown with its main squares and emblematic monuments such as the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, a tour through the main areas of the city, including the iconic Salvador del Mundo at Las Américas square. In El Boquerón national park, take in views of the inactive crater of this volcano and panoramic views of the entire city.
Accommodation.
Day 3: The Maya Route (Archaeological)
Start: 08:00-08:30 am from Bambu City Mall (Main entrance) | Duration: 07-08 hours
Guided visit to the archaeological sites of San Andrés, Joya de Cerén and Tazumal. And a stop at the central square of Santa Ana.
You will visit the San Andrés archaeological site, a very important political and ceremonial center with various structures for the use of governors. Finally, Joya de Cerén: better known as the "Pompeii of America", declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. At the site you will admire a Pre-Columbian Maya agricultural village that was remarkably preserved due to several layers of volcanic ash from an eruption in 600 AD. Visit Santa Ana, during the so-called "golden age of coffee". During this period Santa Ana was the most prosperous city in the country. Take a panoramic tour, featuring its beautiful Cathedral that was designed to resemble a Gothic-style cathedral in contrast to the Spanish Colonial style of most cathedrals in El Salvador. Guided tour of the Tazumal archaeological site, an architectural complex with the largest pyramid in El Salvador. This archaeological site was a sophisticated and important city where pieces of Pre-Columbian artistic development have been found.
Accommodation.
Day 4: Tamanique Waterfalls and El Tunco Beach
Start: 07:00-07:30 am from Bambu City Mall (Main entrance) | Duration: 07-08 hours
Unguided transportation to Tamanique and La Libertad Beaches. Hiking activity with local guide.
We transfer you to the small town of Tamanique, an hour and a half from the capital. Here you will begin the trek to the Tamanique Waterfalls, traveling through the rustic terrain across the vegetation of the Bálsamo mountain range to reach this cold waterfall where you can swim if you wish or admire nature's creation. El Salvador's coastline is only 300km long, and its position on the Pacific gives it some of the most acclaimed beaches for surfers around the world who consider them perfect for practicing this sport.
Additionally, the warm water allows you to enjoy a swim or you can simply sunbathe. Playa El Tunco, one of the most popular places where you will find restaurants, cafés and bars to enjoy the day.
Return and accommodation.
Day 5: Santa Ana Volcano
Start: 07:00-07:30 hrs from Bambu City Mall (Main entrance) | Duration: 07-08 hours
Unguided transfer to the Volcanos Park. Climb with local guide of 3-4 hours ascent/descent. Difficulty level of this route: Moderate
This is an incredible adventure tour to the crater of Santa Ana Volcano, at an altitude of 2,384 meters above sea level. The Santa Ana Volcano, better known as Ilamatepec, is the highest and most voluminous volcano of the coastal mountain range in the region. The Ilamatepec demonstrated its force in 2005, with an eruption that destroyed vegetation, towns and crops. The path to the crater is narrow and of moderate difficulty. During the trek, you will find a series of tourist points of interest (viewpoints), where you can admire the beauty of the natural landscape surrounding the Lakes and Volcanoes Complex. On the periphery of the crater, the winds are strong and you will be enveloped in clouds. From there you can see the emerald green lagoon inside the volcano. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to see a beautiful landscape of Coatepeque lake, Izalco Volcano, Cerro Verde and the Pacific Ocean.
Return and accommodation.
Day 6: The Route of Flowers
Start: 08:00-08:30 hrs | Duration: 08 hours | Guided tour through the tourist circuit in the towns of the Route of Flowers.
This is one of the most visited destinations in El Salvador, where you travel through picturesque mountain towns of Apaneca to learn about local life in these places far from big cities. In Nahuizalco you will see descendants of the last remaining indigenous communities in the country. Explore its colorful market and main square. In Juayúa, the tour is similar, although the town has different urban planning and a church dedicated to a Black Christ. Enjoy the mountain climate, surrounded by green hills covered with coffee plantations and the weekend gastronomic festival. You will finish in Ataco, one of the most popular towns, walk its cobblestone streets to see the art gallery printed in the murals of the houses of the inhabitants, which reflect the good traditions and daily life of Salvadorans.
Return and accommodation.
Day 7: Suchitoto - Airport
Start: 8:00-8:30 hrs | Duration: 05 hours | Guided tour in Suchitoto and visit to Casa 1800 Suchitoto.
Suchitoto means in Nahuatl "Place of the Flower Bird". Known as the cradle of Culture and History, this town was at one time an ancient and ephemeral capital of El Salvador. Here a colonial style essence is maintained that you can see in its buildings and houses, walking through cobblestone streets in the midst of the tranquility of the daily activities of its inhabitants where it seems time has stopped in the past. In this walking tour you will learn more about the history of the place and its historical monuments, including the Church of Santa Lucia, built in 1853. Also visit the famous Casa 1800 from where you will obtain beautiful views of Suchitlán lake. Enjoy free time before continuing to the airport.

Prices per person

Budget category: Las Magnolias Boutique Hotel
SGLUSD 1410Inquirie
DBLUSD 1170Inquirie
TPLUSD 0Inquirie
Superior category: Barceló San Salvador
SGLUSD 2060Inquirie
DBLUSD 1420Inquirie
TPLUSD 0Inquirie
First class: Sheraton presidente San Salvador
SGLUSD 2140Inquirie
DBLUSD 1500Inquirie
TPLUSD 0Inquirie
Package details

Included

- Transportation for activities and transfers detailed in shared service
- 06 nights of hotel accommodation in suggested properties with breakfast included
- Tour guides for excursions. Bilingual services (Spanish-English)
- Pick-up from Bambu City Center Main Entrance
- Entrance fees: Boquerón Park, Santa Ana Volcano, Joya de Cerén, San Andrés, Tazumal
- Local taxes.

Not Included

- International or domestic flights
- Personal or medical expenses
- Immigration procedures
- Lunches, dinners, beverages or snacks
- Activities, entrance fees or transfers not specified, gratuities
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotels.

Package Conditions

- Guaranteed departures for reservations made at least 21 days in advance.
- Reservations within 21 days prior to arrival must be consulted; they are subject to availability.
- Shared services may change order with respect to this itinerary
- Hotels may differ from those described in this itinerary, in similar category
- Traveler information is required: contact, passport details, flight details (arrival and departure),
any dietary restrictions, disability or special requirements.
Travel requirements for El Salvador

Requirements and consular contacts

- Valid current passport (minimum for six months)

Consulate:
Complejo Escalón La Montaña · Calle La Sierra 3-I-B, El Salvador
Local: +503 2263-3580 - Fax: +503 2263-3687
International: +503 2263-3580 - Fax: +503 2263-3687
[email protected]
9:00 to 17:00
Embassy:
Rodríguez Peña 1627, piso 3, CP 1021, CABA, Argentina
Local: +54 (11) 4812-9353 - Fax: +54 (11) 4811-8236
International: +54 (11) 4812-9353 - Fax: +54 (11) 4811-8236
[email protected]

Important

It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.

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