San Salvador Department Travel Guide

El Salvador

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Popular cities in San Salvador Department

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San Salvador
Known for Entertainment, Museums and Tours
The sprawling capital of El Salvador has a turbulent history, which is well documented in its museums and still visible in its national monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Cuscatlán Stadium
  • Sunzal Beach
  • Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
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Apopa
Apopa
Check out Metrocentro and Catedral Metropolitano—just a couple of the sights around Apopa.
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Nejapa
Venture to sights like El Boquerón Crater of the San Salvador Volcano as you discover the local area in Nejapa.
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San Martin
San Martin
Head to sights like Lake Ilopango as you discover the local area in San Martin.
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Aguilares
Known for Culture, Monuments and Historical
Love culture, monuments and history? Get away to Aguilares!
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Guazapa
Guazapa
Venture to Metrocentro and El Boqueron National Park—just two of the sights around Guazapa.
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Stay near popular San Salvador Department attractions

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Cuscatlán Stadium

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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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