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5 Days in San Salvador: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

Leonardo Rodas

Leonardo Rodas

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in San Salvador, El Salvador. Discover ancient marvels, explore vibrant parks, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating city.

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Day 1Cathedral Splendor and Park Delights
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$39

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$ 7

Colonia Escalón

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
The seat of the Archbishop of San Salvador, this long-standing cathedral offers grand architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Cuscatlan Park
Public park with a playground, grassy areas, picnic tables, 2 museums & monuments.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Monument to the Divine Savior of the World
Imposing 1942 monument featuring a tall pedestal with a statue of Jesus standing on the Earth.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Parque Infantil
Wooded park with fairy tale-themed play equipment, carousel rides & a memorial to fallen soldiers.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Pollo Bonanza
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
7 - 9 min

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El Costillon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 2Art, Parks, and Kebabs
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$48

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$ 5

Colonia Escalón

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Museum of Art of El Salvador
Exhibits of mid-19th-century to contemporary works by Salvadoran artists, with workshops for kids.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Parque del Bicentenario
Extensive wooded parkland with gym equipment & shaded paths popular for walking, biking & jogging.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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El Cafetalón
Shady park & recreation facility, with pools, sports fields & playgrounds, plus eateries nearby.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Teklebab / The House of Kebab
La mejor comida Árabe/Turca de El Salvador! Doner Kebab, Shish Kebab, Kuzu Burger, Pizzas, Humus, Falafel, Sebze. Una gran variedad de platos vegetarianos!
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$27
12 - 17 min

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Pizza Hut
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 3Museums, Gardens, and Delicious Donuts
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$27

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$ 4

Colonia Escalón

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
Spacious museum displaying a variety of local archaeological, ethnographic & historical objects.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Plan de la Laguna Botanical Garden
Opened in 1978, this garden park in a volcanic crater features a pond & a children's play area.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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Vivero Café El Arco
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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The Donut Place
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 4Basilica Beauty and Nature's Majesty
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$45

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$ 5

Colonia Escalón

Depart from your stay 🏨

1427 - 1713 min

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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Revered Catholic church & pilgrimage site housing a cloak with the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
1386 - 1664 min

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El Boqueron National Park
National park at top of San Salvador volcano with hiking trails to the rim of El Boquerón crater.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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1200 Café & Cuisine - El Boquerón
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
6 - 9 min

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La Pizzeria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
Day 5Volcanic Wonders and Coffee Bliss
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$42

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$ 4

Colonia Escalón

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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San Salvador Volcano
Emblematic stratovolcano with multiple peaks, a crater at the summit & hiking trails.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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La Pizzeria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
1 - 2 min

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Ben's Coffee
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21

Budget breakdown: $222 In total

Activities & Food:$201
Transport:$21