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Discover the Best of San Salvador in 4 Days

Adriana Chaves

Adriana Chaves

13 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of San Salvador. Explore stunning botanical gardens, visit fascinating museums, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of El Salvador.

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Day 1
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$33

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$ 5

Plan de la Laguna Botanical Garden
Opened in 1978, this garden park in a volcanic crater features a pond & a children's play area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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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Museum of Art of El Salvador
Exhibits of mid-19th-century to contemporary works by Salvadoran artists, with workshops for kids.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Pollo Bonanza
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$12
6 - 9 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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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El Costillon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 2
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$48

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$ 4

Galaxy Bowling
Vast recreation hall with bowling lanes, pool tables & rides for kids, plus snacks & drinks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Tin Marin, Children's Museum
Upbeat children's museum with interactive exhibits such as a pretend grocery store & dinosaur park.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Café de Don Pedro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
9 - 14 min

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Cuscatlan Park
Public park with a playground, grassy areas, picnic tables, 2 museums & monuments.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Parque Infantil
Wooded park with fairy tale-themed play equipment, carousel rides & a memorial to fallen soldiers.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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El Costillon
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 3
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$27

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$ 5

El Cafetalón
Shady park & recreation facility, with pools, sports fields & playgrounds, plus eateries nearby.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
Spacious museum displaying a variety of local archaeological, ethnographic & historical objects.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Antiguo Cuscatlan Central Park
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Star Pizza
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
6 - 8 min

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Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar
Large, busy city green space with a walking/biking path, a lake for boating & a kids' playground.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Hamburguesas El Corral
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 4
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$30

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$ 2

El Boqueron National Park
National park at top of San Salvador volcano with hiking trails to the rim of El Boquerón crater.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 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
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $151 In total

Activities & Food:$138
Transport:$13