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6-Day Adventure in San Salvador: Exploring Art, Parks, and Local Cuisine

Ricardo Paul Quinaucho

Ricardo Paul Quinaucho

26 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey in San Salvador, El Salvador. Discover the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Art of El Salvador, explore picturesque parks like El Boqueron National Park and Centenario Park, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to San Salvador

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Viator

Day 1
+

$16

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$ 3

Hotel Shagul

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Subway
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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El Cafetalón
Shady park & recreation facility, with pools, sports fields & playgrounds, plus eateries nearby.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Pollo Bonanza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Civic Square Captain General Gerardo Barrios
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Liberty Plaza
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Morazan Plaza
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Lacalaca
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Civic Center Cultural Legislative CCCL
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$20

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$ 3

Hotel Shagul

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Café San Cristóbal
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
17 - 26 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
36 - 44 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.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Lacalaca
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$9
12 - 18 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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Renderos Plains Viewpoint
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
32 - 39 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!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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San Martín Park
Green space dedicated to a 19th-century president, with a monumental fountain & street food stalls.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$10

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$ 3

Hotel Shagul

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Panadería El Rosario - Centro de Gobierno -
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
11 - 16 min

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Centenario Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Zona Rosa San Salvador
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Restaurante Royal
Visítenos y descubra el lugar ideal para degustar del auténtico sabor de los platillos de la cocina china. Contamos con una amplia variedad en nuestro menú, somos su mejor opción en sabor, ambiente y precio.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
7 - 10 min

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Maquilishuat Park
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Los Chorros Recreational Park
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Ban Ban Santa Rosa
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$5
Day 4
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$13

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$ 3

Hotel Shagul

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Mary Help of Christians Parish
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Mercado Ex-Cuartel
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Military Museum of the Armed Forces of El Salvador
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Pupusodromo
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
4 - 6 min

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Temático y Restaurante Alma de Montaña Park
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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National Craft Market
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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D'Maíz
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$2
4 - 6 min

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Daniel Hernández Park
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$19

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$ 2

Hotel Shagul

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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San Martin
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
42 - 63 min

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"The Little Prince" Theme Park
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Café de Don Pedro
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$7
9 - 14 min

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Cuscatlan Park
Public park with a playground, grassy areas, picnic tables, 2 museums & monuments.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Galaxy Bowling
Vast recreation hall with bowling lanes, pool tables & rides for kids, plus snacks & drinks.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Rústico Bistro
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$7
Day 6
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$12

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$ 3

Hotel Shagul

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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The Coffee Cup - Navarra
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Museo de Historia Natural de El Salvador
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar
Large, busy city green space with a walking/biking path, a lake for boating & a kids' playground.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Pupuseria Lily
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Antiguo Cuscatlan Central Park
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Santa Elena Shoping Center
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
1409 - 1691 min

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Pastes y Empanadas Real de Plateros
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$5
5 - 8 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.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
1399 - 1679 min

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Cerro San Jacinto
No time set
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Free
29 - 35 min

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La Casa del Escritor
No time set
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Teleferico San Jacinto
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $104 In total

Activities & Food:$90
Transport:$14