Things to do in San Salvador Department

Activities, attractions and tours

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A large white building with a dome and two smaller domes, surrounded by other buildings.
A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
A plaza with a large tree, a statue, and a church with two towers.
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Things to do

El Salvador: Ruta de las Flores and Rainbow Slide Day Trip

Ruta de Las Flores: Charming Towns and Rainbow Slide Tour

€87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ruta de Las Flores: Charming Towns and Rainbow Slide Tour
a picture of izalco volcano

Santa Ana Volcano Early Morning Hike

€72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ana Volcano Early Morning Hike
Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador

Fun Walking Tour of San Salvador's Historic Center

€17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fun Walking Tour of San Salvador's Historic Center
Hugo's City Tour

Sightseeing old town San Salvador with Hugo's City Tour

€17
per adult
Sightseeing old town San Salvador with Hugo's City Tour
Historic Downtown Walking Tour Day and Night life

Historic Downtown Walking Tour Day and Night life

€32
per adult
Historic Downtown Walking Tour Day and Night life
San Salvador: Historical Center walking tour

San Salvador: Historical Center walking tour

€35
per traveller
San Salvador: Historical Center walking tour
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience

€66
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience
Ruta Flores Tour Full Experience:Albania Cafe, Ataco, Hot Springs

Ruta Flores Full Experience: Albania Cafe, Ataco, Hot Springs

€103
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ruta Flores Full Experience: Albania Cafe, Ataco, Hot Springs
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The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites

The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €86 per traveller*
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Private & custom tours

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San Salvador City & Rainbow Slide- Full Day Tour

San Salvador City & Rainbow Slide- Full Day Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €81 per traveller*
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Water activities

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El Salvador Sunrise Kayaking Experience on Ilopango Lake

El Salvador Sunrise Kayaking Experience on Ilopango Lake

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €61 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Café Albania, Ataco Town & Hot Springs

Café Albania, Ataco Town & Hot Springs

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €117 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Gastronomic tour: The best gastronomic experience in San Salvador

Gastronomic tour: The best gastronomic experience in San Salvador

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €26 per adult
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What to do in San Salvador Department

Stay near popular San Salvador Department attractions

A stadium with blue and yellow seating, a green field, and a white goalpost.

Cuscatlán Stadium

8.4/10 (975 reviews)
El Salvador’s national stadium is one of the country’s most famous sporting arenas and a performance venue for major international music artists.
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Where to stay in San Salvador Department

Find the best San Salvador Department areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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San Salvador Historical Center

If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Catedral Metropolitano and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

The entrance to the Museo de Arte Del Salvador with a white gate, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Zona Rosa

While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador.

A tall marble monument with a globe on top and a statue of a person.
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Open Photo by Ronald Wilson

Escalón

While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo.

San Diego

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or El Amatal Beach.

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San Benito

If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

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San Salvador

A white church with two bell towers and a central dome, surrounded by palm trees and colorful buildings.

Suchitoto

A church with a cross on top, a large statue in front, and a fence in the foreground.

Santa Tecla