Things To Do
Jetskii and boat rentals in Lago de Coatepeque
The best reviewed agency for jetskiis and boat rentals with lake tour is Alex Tours. Best contact method is through whatsapp (+503 7941 0371) or email (alexboat1106@hotmail.com). They are able to pick you up at your dock if you're staying at a lake front airbnb/hotel. You can also buy a day pass at Cardedeu for $35, $20 of those $35 go towards jetskii/kayak/paddleboard rentals or food/drink at their bistro. Must be bought 3 days in advance due to limited capacity. Whatsapp +503 7603 5206 Villas Noelia and Hotel Equinoccio also offer day passes. Equinoccio: $25 and $10 go towards food/drink.
Volcán Ilamtepec
Volcán Ilamatepec is the highest volcano in the country. The hiking tour takes approximately 3-4 hours and is a 4.3-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered a challenging route, you will be hiking up most of the time on the way to the crater. We’d recommend you consider joining a guided tour or hiring transportation there from wherever you are. We posted the website of a high rated tour, $85 per person. Since the access to trail is in the Cerro Verde National Park, there is an entrance fee: 6 USD per person for foreigners, 3 USD per person for nationals/residents
Coffee tour at El Carmen Estate
El Salvador is known for producing high-quality coffee beans thanks to its rich volcanic soil at high altitudes, so a coffee tour is a MUST. This coffee processing mill was started in 1930 and still produces some of the area’s best coffee today. Their basic tour is just $7 and runs for 1 hour and 15 minutes. A guide will show you around the mill and explain how the coffee goes from cherries to beans ready for export. For coffee aficionados, they have a lengthier tour that dives deeper into the coffee-making process. It is $25, runs for about 3 hours, and includes lunch.
Ruta de las Flores
The Ruta de las Flores or Flower Route is a scenic road in the Western Highlands of El Salvador, connecting a string of five quaint colonial towns. The most recommended to stay at are Ataco, Juayua, or Apaneca. (some lodging recommendations in travel section).
El Tunco
Also known as Surf City. This small surf town on the coast is undoubtedly El Salvador’s most popular tourist destination. For our non-surfer friends, there is Nawi Beach house or Atami Escape Resort where you can stay the night or just buy a day pass to relax at the pool, bar, and beach.
El Zonte
Pristine beaches and incredible surf. There are also some caves on the beach that you can explore.