Eliana & Alex
Explore El Salvador
Surf City
El Salvador is famous for its surfing. Check out the different beaches at La Libertad, book a surf class, or enjoy the view, the food, and the pool from a nice hotel. We recommend: - Puro Surf: www.purosurf.com - Palo Verde: www.paloverdehotel.com - Casa de mar: www.casademarhotel.com
Lago de Coatepeque
Those joining Friday will go here for a day trip. But if you want more time to enjoy this gem, there are beautiful Airbnbs at the lake. If you want to book transportation to and from the lake we recommend arranging with Benjamin (see travel section). Please be advised that if you want to have groceries for your stay outside of San Salvador, we recommend buying them in San Salvador before your trip.
Hike the Santa Ana volcano
There are daily organized hikes up this active volcano about 1.5 hours away from the city. It's a great hike and you get to enjoy spectacular views! Trip Advisor has a tour planned (volcano hike + lunch at Lago de Coatepeque) and it's linked here. But if you are interested in doing just the hike, you can coordinate with Benjamin to drive you to the starting point of the hike (entrance is about $5). You can contact Benjamin via whatsapp (+503 7308-2280)
Beaches
El Salvador is known for its beautiful Pacific coast beaches! If you want to explore some of the most beautiful beaches in Latin America, we recommend looking for Airbnbs in: - El Zonte - Costa del Sol - Salinitas - El Flor - Costa Azul Please be advised that the Pacific Ocean is known for its strong waves and currents so be cautious if you decide to go in the water! Transportation can be arranged with Benjamin Melara (see travel section).
San Salvador City Center
You can visit the historic center of San Salvador including the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, and the National Theatre. We recommend booking a guided walking tour with Benjamin via whatsapp (+503 7308-2280)
Museum of Art MARTE
Check out a local museum to see some Salvadoran art! We also recommend the Museum restaurant, Punto, for lunch.
Coffee Shops
El Salvador is known for its bourbon and pacamara coffee. Sample some really good coffee at our favorite coffee shops: - Biscuit Factory - Andián - Luma Panadería
Shop made in El Salvador
If you want to shop from local artists or bring home a gift, we recommend checking out: - Mercado de Artesanias: Avenida Manuel Enrique Araujo, San Salvador, El Salvador - Hecho en Casa: Bulevar Del Hipódromo 580, San Salvador, El Salvador - Lula Mena: C. La Mascota 929, San Salvador CP 1101, El Salvador
Restaurants in San Salvador
Here's a list of the top 5 spots we recommend in San Salvador city: - Roberto Cuadra (Peruvian) - Merkato (farm to table) - Al Pomodoro (wood oven pizza & pasta) - La Hola Beto's (Ceviches) - Lobby (Bar & Restaurant)
Trip to Guatemala
A nice extension to your trip could be our neighboring country of Guatemala. We recommend exploring Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala, and Lake Atitlán. You can get there by air or by land through the executive buses (Pullmantur).