What to do in San Salvador Department
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El Salvador: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Rp151.316
per traveller
Best Juayua 7 Waterfalls Hiking Tour + 4x4 Ride | Ruta de Flores
Rp1.796.600
per adult
The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites
Rp1.778.634
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Hot Springs Fall, Ataco and Apaneca Tour
Rp1.616.940
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Ana Volcano Early Morning Hike
Rp1.469.978
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Flowers Route Tour-Colonial Towns, Handicraft & Coffee Plantation
Rp1.670.838
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
El Salvador: Santa Ana Volcano Hike and Coatepeque Lake Stop
Rp1.347.450
per adult
San Salvador: Volcanoes Park & Two Mayan Sites Tour
Rp1.778.634
per adult
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1. Cuscatlán Stadium
Watch El Salvador’s soccer heroes play and music icons perform at Estadio Cuscatlán, one of the largest sporting arenas in Central America. This popular venue opened in 1976. Due to its size, many locals refer to it as El Coloso de Monserrat (The Colossus of Monserrat). Buy a ticket and secure yourself a seat to a soccer match. Enjoy the lively atmosphere when the stadium is filled with thousands of screaming fans.
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2. Monumento al Salvador del Mundo
The Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo is an important icon in El Salvador and one of its recognizable sights. The large memorial was inaugurated in 1942 and honors Jesus Christ, the patron of El Salvador.
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3. National Palace of El Salvador
The Palacio Nacional is a grand building that once housed the president’s office. Today, it still serves as a venue for official functions, but the president no longer works here. Wander through the stately rooms and admire the fine architecture.
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4. Plaza Libertad
Plaza Libertad is a place of historic significance in San Salvador. This was the starting point of the city’s expansion in the middle of the 16th century. Come here to see the Monument to the Heroes in the center of the square or to take a stroll along the grass.
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5. Catedral Metropolitano
Catedral Metropolitana houses one of El Salvador’s most important pilgrimage sites, the tomb of Archbishop Oscar Romero. Join hundreds of thousands of Catholics from all around the world who come to the cathedral every year. Take a tour and see historic artworks.
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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.
Zona Rosa
While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador.
Escalón
While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo.
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.
Playa San Diego
While there might not be top attractions in Playa San Diego, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Diego Beach and Sunset Park.
