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City tour in San Salvador Boquerón National Park-Colorful Slide
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San Salvador
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A full day of history, nature, and breathtaking views
Ready to experience the real El Salvador in just one day? This tour takes you from the vibrant heart of San Salvador to the summit of one of the country’s most iconic volcanoes.
We’ll start with a guided walking tour through the historic center of San Salvador. Explore plazas and monuments rich with history: the inspiring El Rosario Church, the majestic Cathedral, and the lively Central Market. Walk through the soul of the city with a local guide who brings its stories to life.
Next, we escape the city and ascend to the lush highlands of El Boquerón National Park. Surrounded by cloud forest, we’ll hike to the edge of a stunning volcani...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
El Rosario church and El Boquerón National Park
Government Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
JAYA SHOP
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City tour in San Salvador Boquerón National Park-Colorful Slide
(2) Reviews
San Salvador
About
A full day of history, nature, and breathtaking views
Ready to experience the real El Salvador in just one day? This tour takes you from the vibrant heart of San Salvador to the summit of one of the country’s most iconic volcanoes.
We’ll start with a guided walking tour through the historic center of San Salvador. Explore plazas and monuments rich with history: the inspiring El Rosario Church, the majestic Cathedral, and the lively Central Market. Walk through the soul of the city with a local guide who brings its stories to life.
Next, we escape the city and ascend to the lush highlands of El Boquerón National Park. Surrounded by cloud forest, we’ll hike to the edge of a stunning volcani...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
El Rosario church and El Boquerón National Park
Government Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
JAYA SHOP
Return
Itinerary
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Parque Nacional El Boqueron
At El Boquerón, on top of San Salvador Volcano, you will walk along easy forest trails and enjoy stunning views of the massive crater, 1.5 km wide and 500 m deep.
Highlights include:
-Scenic viewpoints overlooking the crater and the city.
-Relaxing nature walks surrounded by fresh mountain air.
-A small museum with the volcano’s history.
3 hours
2
Plaza Barrios
Barrios Square. A place where thousands of Salvadorans pass through to find all kinds of activities, from concerts, exhibitions and artistic events, or simply feed the traveling pigeons. Learn about presidents who were executed there, as well as legends and stories of love affairs and romances. See the national palace from where President Bukele gave his message to the nation at the inauguration of his second term.
15 minutes
3
Plaza Libertad
Liberty Square. Explores the heart of the city's historic center. This iconic plaza, with its prominent Liberty Monument, is a symbol of the country's independence. The tour covers the plaza's history, surrounding architecture, and its cultural significance, offering a glimpse into Central America and El Salvador's past.
See the architecture of yesterday and today mixed with the new buildings of the present. Learn why the flags of Central America share the colors blue and white and learn about Mesoamerica, a vast region that unites countries from Costa Rica to Mexico.
15 minutes
4
Iglesia El Rosario
Rosary Church. Marvel at one of the few brutalist churches on the continent, which hundreds of tourists visit every month. Rosary Church in San Salvador highlights its unique modern architecture, vibrant stained glass windows, and the church's significance in the community. Designed by Rubén Martínez, this unconventional structure offers a captivating blend of art and history.
Discover each of the stories of the people buried there and the reasons why the church always remains closed, even though it is 100% active, and offers masses every day.
30 minutes
5
Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador
San Salvador Cathedral. Discover the fascinating story of Romero of America, the first Salvadoran saint who was assassinated while officiating mass in 1980. Walk in the crypt that contains his remains and is visited by thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Hear of Salvadoran civil war, from 1980 - 1992, which gave rise to the terrible phenomenon of gangs.
20 minutes
6
San Salvador
Kilometro 0 in San Salvador. Rest your feet in this important place where you will also have the opportunity to taste some Salvadoran pupusas, tamales, quesadillas, horchata, and delicious coffee, grown in the best regions in the country.
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Mercado Central
Public Market and surrounding streets. An authentic glimpse into local culture and the daily life of the city. Dig into the complex history of gangs in El Salvador. Know the context on how gang activity impacted the area, the market's resilience, and the community's ongoing efforts to reclaim and revitalize the space
30 minutes
8
National Theater San Salvador
National Teather and Morazán Square. Learn the fascinating story of the first Salvadoran woman to run for president at a time when women could not vote, let alone run for president.
Besides, learn how El Salvador has evolved from being the murder capital to the safest country on the continent.