Tourist places
TAZUMAL
In Tazumal there is also the stone of victories, which consists of a monolith of Olmec influence that has four different petroglyphs on its four sides, dated 700 BC.
The occupation of Tazumal took place from 1200 B.C.
Its largest structure is 24 meters high
It has twelve steps or platforms and tombs with more than 116 vessels were found in it.
FLOWER ROUT
one of its characteristics is that it is located in a mountain range between two departments
The name is inspired by the colorful flora along the way.
The concept of Ruta de las Flores was born in 1995, in a context of the coffee crisis and in an effort to recover post-war economic recovery to give impetus to one of the areas least affected by the armed conflict that ended with the Agreements. of Peace in 1992.
Salcoatitán is a place included in the route of the flower route
Its name of Nahuatl origin means "place between snakes and quetzals" and it is located 1,045 meters above sea level.
Montecristo National Park
its temperature ranges between 6° and 18°
it was the first protected area declared in El Salvador
It has an extension of 1973 hectares of cloudy forest
The park contains trees up to 30 meters high, including cypresses, oaks and pines; and fauna typical of the place such as the black shrew, squirrel, porcupine, and white-tailed deer.
SANTA ANA
It has one of the most impressive cathedrals in Latin America
SANTA ANA THEATER: Again, it is impressive architecture, the interior and exterior of the theater are so extraordinary that it would be worth it
The historical, cultural and archaeological wealth of Santa Ana make it a very attractive destination. The archaeological sites Tazumal, Casablanca, Trapiche and others -still unexcavated- are in this western department.
The Cathedral of Santa Ana, declared Cultural Patrimony of El Salvador in 1995. The structure is 90 meters long, and is of Gothic and Byzantine style.
Coatepeque Caldera
It has an altitude of 745 meters above sea level and an area of 25.3 square km.
its depth of 115 m
The caldera was formed as a result of a large explosive eruption that occurred between 57,000-72,000 BC. c.
The name Coatepeque derives from the word Coalt-Tepec, which means "the Hill of the serpent" in Nauatl, the language of the aborigines who inhabited the area.
Laguna de Alegria
It is of volcanic origin and is located on the Tecapa volcano.
This ecosystem is housed under a depression approximately 80 to 90m deep
The temperature varies with depth between 19 to 23.1 °C
The Laguna de Alegría owes its emerald color to the sulfur and minerals found in the crater of the volcano.
Puerta del Diablo
is a rock formation and tourist site located in the municipality of Panchimalco, El Salvador
Its main attraction is the crack formed by two rocks nestled on the El Chulo hill.
its height is 1,131 meters above sea level.
Its name is due to a curious formation of two large rocks protruding from the abyss, which cut the mountain making it look like a gigantic gate open to the landscape in the background.
Playa el Espino
It is characterized by being a beach very visited by Salvadorans as well as by tourists.
It is one of the best beaches in El Salvador.
You can take boat rides to nearby islands.
It is one of the best beaches for you to vacation
Lake Ilopango
Lake Ilopango is the largest natural lake in the country and its origin is volcanic.
It has a total area of 72 square kilometers with its 11 kilometers long and 8 wide.
The maximum depth has been estimated according to the MARN (Ministry of Environment) at 250 meters.
In its vicinity coexists a wide biodiversity and an average of 1 million people benefited, directly and indirectly.