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8 Days in San Salvador: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Eddy Montero

Eddy Montero

11 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through San Salvador, El Salvador's vibrant capital. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in art and culture, and savor delicious local cuisine. Join me as I explore the city's hidden gems and create lasting memories.

Trip to San Salvador

Day 1Military Museum and Divine Pastries
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$39

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$ 2

Military Museum of the Armed Forces of El Salvador
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
1435 - 1722 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Pastes y Empanadas Real de Plateros
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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Cielito Querido Cafe Sucursal Montevideo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 2Art Galleries, Revolutionary Monuments, and Mouthwatering Kebabs
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$48

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$ 3

Galeria de Arte Saravia
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Misión Cristiana Nuevo Pacto
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Monumento a la Revolucion
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Tecleño Museum
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 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
4 - 6 min

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D'Maíz
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 3Museums, Literature, and Authentic Pupusas
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$27

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$ 2

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
30 - 36 min

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La Casa del Escritor
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Pupusodromo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
13 - 20 min

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El Ático
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 4Cathedrals, Contemporary Art, and Chinese Delights
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$30

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$ 3

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
18 - 22 min

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Forma Museum
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Monument to the Constitution of El Salvador
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Restaurante Diamante de China
Especialidad en comida china desde mas de 25 años
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Restaurante Guang Dong
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Archdiocese, Sculpture Museum, and Divine Savior
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$42

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$ 2

Archdiocese of San Salvador
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 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.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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McDonald's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
4 - 6 min

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Clavo y Canela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 6Railway Adventures, Folk Art, and Peruvian Cuisine
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$21

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$ 2

Railway Museum and Theme Park
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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El Arbol de Dios - Fernando Llort
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Roberto Cuadra, Cocina Peruana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Taquería Los Tapatíos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15
Day 7Children's Museum, Historical Center, and Sushi Delights
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$27

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$ 2

Tin Marin, Children's Museum
Upbeat children's museum with interactive exhibits such as a pretend grocery store & dinosaur park.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Monsignor Romero Historical Center
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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La Susheria
Servicio de entrega de sushi a domicilio.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
8 - 11 min

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Sushi Bites
A la par de Panasonic; en la cuadra entre Curves de la Bernal y el Semaforo de Los Sisimiles.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 8National Museum, Pizza Cravings, and Sushi Indulgence
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$24

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
4 - 5 min

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Pizza Hut
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Sushi Itto San Benito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $268 In total

Activities & Food:$258
Transport:$10