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7 Days in San Salvador: Adventure Awaits!

Cristina Alejandra Hernández

Cristina Alejandra Hernández

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of San Salvador. Discover ancient marvels, explore lush parks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of El Salvador. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to San Salvador

Day 1Volcatenango, Parque San José, and Aquático Texincal Park
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Volcatenango
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Parque San José
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Acuático Texincal Park
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Don Rúa Complex, Talapo Park, Parque del Bicentenario, El Cafetalón, and El Boqueron National Park
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Complejo Don Rúa
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Talapo Park
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Parque del Bicentenario
Extensive wooded parkland with gym equipment & shaded paths popular for walking, biking & jogging.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
27 - 33 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Railway Museum and Theme Park, Tin Marin Children's Museum, Castillo Venturoso, and more
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Railway Museum and Theme Park
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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
12 - 17 min

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Castillo Venturoso
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Monument to the Constitution of El Salvador
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Masferrer Roundabout
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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San Martín Park
Green space dedicated to a 19th-century president, with a monumental fountain & street food stalls.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Los Chorros Recreational Park, Military Museum, and Alma de Montaña Park
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Los Chorros Recreational Park
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Military Museum of the Armed Forces of El Salvador
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Temático y Restaurante Alma de Montaña Park
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Ecoparque El Espino, Madreselva Park, and more
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Ecoparque El Espino
Forest on the slopes of a volcano with rich birdlife & sweeping views, plus hiking & cycling trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Madreselva Park
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 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
9 - 11 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
Day 6Lake Ilopango, Beethoven's Fountains, and Museum of Art
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Lake Ilopango
Tranquil crater lake with sandy beaches & warm waters for swimming, diving, sailing & kayaking.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
50 - 60 min

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Beethoven's Fountains
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 7San Salvador Volcano and Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
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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
36 - 44 min

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Dr. David J. Guzmán National Museum
Spacious museum displaying a variety of local archaeological, ethnographic & historical objects.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $7 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$7