Day 1: Airport - San Salvador - 35 mins: Reception at the airport and transfer to the city of San Salvador, approx. 39 Kms away and 35 minutes of travel. Overnight in San Salvador.
Day 2: City Tour - 8 hrsSan Salvador is the most populous city in El Salvador and is the most important political, cultural, educational and financial center in the country. It is also one of the most populated cities in Central America. During this tour you can visit the main streets of San Salvador, the "Plaza de El Salvador del Mundo" and Plaza Masferrer. Then, visit the Historic Center of San Salvador with its beautiful Metropolitan Cathedral, characteristic National Palace, beautiful French Renaissance National Theater declared a national monument in 1979, the squares of the historic center and the El Rosario church. Afterwards, visit the craft market of San Salvador and the municipal market of Antiguo Cuscatlán. In the afternoon, visit the imposing volcano of San Salvador, to the crater better known as Boquerón (approx 25 kms) where you will enjoy a refreshing walk along its natural trails and observe the crater of the volcano with its particular "Volcancito". Treat yourself to a refreshing cup of coffee or try a delicious traditional dish at a local restaurant like the national dish of El Salvador: the "Pupusas". From here the panorama is simply stunning. At the end, visit the city of Santa Tecla and panoramic tour of the main tourist streets of the area such as the famous "Paseo del Carmen", the area of bars and restaurants in the city.
Day 3: Mayan Route Full Day - 9 hrs This route represents an approach to one of the most advanced cultures of mankind, Mayan culture. Discover part of this civilization visiting the "Pompeii of America": the archaeological site better known as "Joya de Cerén", declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993 for its valuable contribution of the daily life of the ancestors of El Salvador. Then visit the ruins of "San Andrés", a very important political and ceremonial center that has several important structures for the governors of that civilization. Then, visit the city of Santa Ana, one of the most important cities of El Salvador, where you can take a panoramic tour of the historical center visiting the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Ana built between 1905 and 1922, the Theater of the city and the city hall . Finally, visit the "Ruinas de Tazumal", which has the largest pyramid in the entire Salvadoran territory, the scene of an important and sophisticated Mayan settlement. Definitely a complete Maya experience. Accommodation in Ruta de las Flores.
Day 4: Colonial and Volcanic Route - 8 hrs Cataloged as "the second 8th Wonder of the World for 2013" in the tour of lakes and volcanoes you will make a panoramic visit to the "Volcano of Izalco", better known as the Lighthouse of the Pacific because The boats were oriented with the reddish luster of the lava to reach the Port of Acajutla; The natural reserve of Cerro Verde, an inactive volcano located at an altitude of 2,035 MMSM (meters above sea level) and the Ilamatepec Volcano (or Santa Ana Volcano). This is one of the most beautiful walks that can be done in El Salvador with an approximate duration of 45 minutes, where you will surround the moor or dwarf forest, where you will find grasses some shrubs of low height and giant magueyes a unique landscape in Meso America. Later, visit to the Route of the Flowers. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in El Salvador and named for its abundance of flowers on the picturesque road. Colorful villages, coffee, natural beauty, handicrafts, gastronomy, festivals, temperate climate. Travel through one of the most flourishing areas of El Salvador, through colonial cities with beautiful mountainous vegetation: Nahuizalco, Juayúa, Apaneca and Ataco, where you can tour the streets, observe the craftsmanship of the area and buy on the spot . In Nahuizalco you will take a guided walk with the local community that will take you to know the city and the lifestyle of the locals. The natural environment of Juayúa is pleasant and temperate due to its location of 1,025 meters above sea level, famous for its gastronomic festival on weekends and for its beautiful waterfalls of the Chorros de la Calera. In winter time it is usual to notice that fog descends from the hill Apaneca towards the surroundings of the town; While in summer the temperatures are warm and pleasant. Ataco is a town famous for its beautiful cobbled streets and colorful murals full of joy. This is the coffee zone par excellence of El Salvador where coffee is grown of the highest quality that is exported to the whole world. Accommodation San Salvador.
Day 5: Suchitoto Tour - 9 hrs The tour to Suchitoto is a beautiful visit to the beautiful city of Suchitoto, also known as "Lugar del Pájaro Flor", by name in Nahuatl. Suchitoto offers an ancient city essence with colonial architecture where it seems that time has stopped. It visits its beautiful cobblestone streets, its art galleries, the house of handicrafts and one of the main attractions of the city for its structure and historical importance: the Church Saint Lucía, built in 1853. At present, there are also pure Pipils, in the Savior and in the only ethnic group that speaks its old language, given the deep miscegenation in Salvador exists a huge percentage of Salvadorans carry pipil blood in their veins. The city is known as the "Cradle of History and Culture" for all the wealth it contains. Also, if you prefer, you can visit the lake of Suchitlan, the artificial lake with the largest water surface of the country. Opt for a boat tour with the local artisan boatmen and visit the islands that surround the lake, home to migratory birds and native Salvadoran animals. Its natural scenic beauty makes it an ideal destination to enjoy this type of walks. Lodging in Suchitoto.
Day 6: Cihuatan & Ecotourism La Palma - 8 hr The city of Cihuatán is the largest archaeological site known in El Salvador and has long been kept less known and more spectacular treasure of Central America. Its name means "Women's Place" and has one of the largest historical ball games found in the country. Later, transfer to the mountains of Chalatenango, in the north of the country; Visit the artisan village of La Palma, where you can see the local craftsmen, hand-painting typical crafts of the area with designs by the famous Salvadoran painter Fernando Llort. Suchitoto during the night. Lodging in Suchitoto. durante la noche. Alojamiento en Suchitoto.
Day 7: La Paz Route - 12 hrs he "Peace Route" is a journey through the past of El Salvador in the late 70's and during the 80's of which many Salvadorans are not Proud During this tour you will visit the eastern part of the country, less developed than the western part, but it is the area that keeps secret some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of El Salvador. Visit the War Museum in Perkín, Morazán where you will be guided by Former local guerrillas through the museum and its surroundings that will allow you to learn about the daily life of the people in this area during the civil war. Then visit the Mozote village, a small but very important site in the history of civil war, as it maintains evidence of the magnitude of the war in El Salvador. To finalize your trip of discovery, visit the town of Cacaopera and the caves of Corinto, one of the main sites of rock art in Central America declared as National Monument. Overnight in San Salvador.
Day 8: Departure Transfer - 35 mins Three hours before departure of the international flight, transfer the International Airport of El Salvador.
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